China ducks EV tariffs, Tesla column stalks return, and an electric Cobra
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On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, you can get steering column stalks on your Tesla, the Honda Prologue becomes the best-selling GM Ultium-based EV, a new electric Cobra surfaces, and more!
We've also got Chinese automakers using V2G technology to help Japan protect itself against Earthquakes, free home batteries in Texas, and a whole lot more.
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- Honda Prologue and Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 are now among the top five most leased EVs
- BYD gains a foothold in Japan after landing a new deal to use EVs as mobile power sources
- China has found a workaround for strict tariffs: heaps of hybrids
- Tesla created a market for aftermarket steering wheel stalks – for real
- For a limited time, save $500 on a Centris folding eBike from Buzz Bicycles
- Tesla Plaid-powered Cobra is insanely fast and light for an EV monster
- These new Texas homes come with free backup batteries
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