Elon’s MAGA millions, Cybertruck gets a fancy blanket, and a new $30K VW EV

Quick Charge

Quick Charge is back to report on this week's biggest EV stories – but I didn't expect to read that Elon Musk was committing $45 million per month to get convicted felon, adulterer, and all-around terrible person Donald Trump re-elected!

Meanwhile: Tesla's 4680 batteries don't work, the Cybertruck gets a fancy blanket to make sure bike tires don't damage its "super tough" stainless steel tailgate, VW launches a new, $30,000 SUV in China with 385 miles of range, China is cleaning up its act, and the Formula Sun Grand Prix is underway!

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• Just after his huge stock grant, Elon Musk commits $45M/month to harm EVs
• Elon Musk might give up on Tesla’s 4680 battery cell by the end of the year
• Tesla launches new Cybertruck tailgate shield and jumpseats
• Check out Volkswagen’s new ID.UNYX electric SUV, starting under $30,000 in China
• China is on track to reach its clean energy targets this month… six years ahead of schedule
• First Solar to build the Western Hemisphere’s largest solar R&D center
• Tesla secures absurdly large multi-billion Megapack contract
• Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024: Day 2 results

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