Tesla gets an intervention, Hyundai drives down prices, and California upgrades

Quick Charge

On today's emotionally energized episode of Quick Charge, an independent test show that the latest Tesla Full Self Driving requires an intervention every 13 miles. Meanwhile, Hyundai, Kia, and California are making EVs better, AND more affordable.

Independent testing firm AMCI seems to verify Fred's initial findings with FSD 12.5, Hyundai and Kia are working on new, more affordable EV batteries, and the state of California has a low(er) cost solution to seriously upgrade its energy grid. All this and a new secret word, too – enjoy!

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• Tesla Full Self-Driving third-party testing shows ridiculous 13 miles between interventions
• Elon Musk says Tesla FSD v12.4 will drive a year between intervention, but there’s a caveat
• Hyundai and Kia launch new LFP battery project for lower-priced EVs
• Hyundai’s new Georgia EV plant adds its 18th supplier as an extensive US network unfolds
• Kia’s EV charging service now has access to over 800,000 chargers across Europe
• New CA smart grid law will help solar and fix the grid by… simply replacing wires
• Get all your EV questions answered during Drive Electric Week, Sep 27-Oct 6

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