In today's truck-heavy episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Cybertruck's sales slowdown, interview Kia's James Bell about the future of the Korean brand's commercial vehicle efforts, and talk about the new Chinese semi brand that's coming to America. We also touch on the new Chargepoint universal charging port, some of the "white space" that Kia…

On today's episode of Quick Charge, we talk about legacy performance nameplates turning to battery power, the value of Tesla Autopilot data, and whether or not a $96,000 Chevy Silverado makes any sense at all, to anyone, for any reason. Plus, we check out latest high-performance Volkswagen's ID.3 and ponder its place in the GTi's legacy, and I defe…

We love spicy food here at “Something Offbeat”. Sometimes, when the heat is intense, things can get scary. In one case, a spicy chip social media challenge has even been linked to the death of a teen. This week, we talked with Dr. Paul Terry, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. He helped us explor…

On today's extra long episode of Quick Charge, Elon Musk is definitely hurting sales at Tesla, Mercedes is taking the self-driving lead, and Chargeway founder Matt Teske stops by to show us how extreme weather could impact your electric road trip. We also take a deeper dive into some of the ways extreme heat and cold impact electric vehicle range o…

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we talk about Whistlin' Diesel snapping a Cybertruck's gigacast frame, whether or not women worry too much about EV charging, and the progress being made by Tesla rivals in China. The questions being raised by the video shared in Fred Lambert's article certainly raise questions about the off-road capabil…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Coloring Book day Glo’s skunk update Whoop there it is / who let the dogs out Why does Vermont keep flooding? Cheif Murad doesn't like repeat offenders Burlington rugby star Ilona Maher wins Olympic bronze Vote for the ghost of Dick Sears Accidental Covid-19 case dismis…

On today's thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we're catching up with the latest news about Rivian, its high marks for quality, lawsuit with Tesla, and (maybe) hot-selling R2. We also cover Amazon's aggressive EV expansion plans and do our level best not to call Trump fans "weird." It's no secret that Rivian is gaining friends and fans across the in…

The Catholic church decided earlier this summer it would canonize the first Millennial saint. Carlos Acutis, an Italian teenager who died in 2006, was credited with a second miracle in May by Pope Francis. To learn more about the canonization process, the novelty of such a young saint, and saints from the United States, Something Offbeat welcomed D…

In today's massive new episode of Quick Charge, Tesla issues a massive 1.8 million EV recall to keep their hoods from flying open, Liebherr puts out a massive, 264-ton electric haul truck, and a massive 2.2 MW wind farm gets one step closer to reality. We've also got a record-setting, 8 second 1/4 mile pass, a 1300 hp Chinese supercar, and a new, v…

On today's episode of Quick Charge, Elon claims FSD (Full Self Driving) 12.5 can go a full year without interventions, the Cybetruck's range extender is a bit of a letdown, Cummins builds a massive new dyno, and they're recycling solar panels in Texas. It's a tale of two Teslas as the company takes two steps backwards with HW3's FSD promises and th…

Let us know what you think - text the show! Happy National Talk in An Elevator Day Reopened investigation into Smuggs drowning concludes One year into the Vermont State Uni system Vermont State Police confirm found remains belong to Roberta Martin Woodstock voters to decide on short term rentals Outright Vermont wants to boycott twitter Parents lef…

On this, extra-dense episode of Quick Charge, we cover Tesla's Q2 earnings call, Elon Musk talks cheap Tesla cars and cheaper 4680 batteries while promising to finally deliver on that new Roadster from 2017. While Tesla pushes back its Robotaxi launch, Google is powering ahead, beting $5 billion on Waymo's expansion in to Texas. Plus, GM's got some…

In this exciting, extra-long episode of Quick Charge, Zeem Solutions' CEO Paul Gioupis stops by to explain how a managed "fleet as a service" solution helps take the uncertainty out of electrifying a commercial vehicle fleet while I talk up the new Cadillac Sollei and Hyundai plans some big updates for its IONIQ 6 (yes, already). If you haven't see…

On today's episode of Quick Charge, the Cybertruck gets homolgated in Canada, Elon delays the Optimus robot for up to a full year, Hyundai's feeling skittish about a possible victory for Donald Trump this November, and a Club Car shows off a real MAN's truck – finally! Now that the Tesla Cybertruck has become the best-selling electric pickup in the…

Elon Musk’s project Neuralink has been bringing a concept that seems out of science fiction, brain implants that allow users to control tech, into reality. So far, the company has implanted the device into a subject with quadriplegia. While he was able to do things like play online chess, he then lost some of the ability when parts of the device sl…

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 …

Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with reporter Norman De Bono about the tragic death of 14-year-old Omer Buz, who drowned at Port Stanley during a visit to the beach with his family – just the latest tragedy they've endured.

On this episode of Quick Charge, we explore the wide range of electric conversions and restomods out there bringing classic style to the ultra modern world of electric vehicles ... even if there aren't that many of them around. Would you rather have a new Taycan, or an all-electric 901? A Demon-powered Hemi Charger, or a Ludicrous Tesla driven '72 …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Lottery Day Law enforcement uses roadblock to find jurors Man shot by police in Burke charged w/ attempted aggravated murder o Saint albans woman deported rather quickly Burlington trying to fix old pipes 1st leg of Burlington’s Champlain Parkway set to open this summ H…

In this special, second vacation episode of Quick Charge, we explore the historic dive in global diesel demand, and how the proliferation of EVs large and small is driving growth in the global mining industry – which, in turn, is driving growth in both the electric & autonomous mining equipment markets. In this episode, we’ll focus on how the conti…

In this special vacation episode of Quick Charge, we explore the historic dive in global diesel demand, and whether it's being caused inflation and a slowing economy or the rapid rise in EV sales displacing millions of gallons of oil demand. In this episode, we'll focus on the rapid growth of the commercial EV market as one of the leading contribut…

From a voice assistant that sounds just like Scarlett Johansson to political deep fakes to a computer-generated sports broadcaster, AI is beginning to make some of its most public-facing moves yet in the media industry. To discuss what the future holds for artificial intelligence in sports, news, and entertainment, Dr. David Gunkel, a professor of …

On today's episode of Quick Charge: a new report indicates that Elon will delay the launch of Tesla's Robotaxi, Giga Berlin squabbles with unions, Polestar rolls out a go-fast convertible at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and a retro-tastic Mercedes restomod that's more Model 3 than 300 breaks cover. We wrapping up this week's Quick Charge cycle w…

Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with reporter Jonathan Juha, who wrote about a new analysis suggesting expensive housing is hurting London as a destination for immigrants and people from other parts of Ontario.

On today's episode of Quick Charge, Tesla launches a new "Supervised" Full Self Driving update, a rare, carbon-bodied Tesla Roadster goes on sale, there's an all-new Ford Capri EV, and the great State of Michigan tells your HOA to stuff it when it comes to home solar and EV charging! Elon says Tesla's latest FSD update won't require intervention fo…

On today's episode of Quick Charge, Elon is being lied to about Full Self Driving, sales of the all-electric Porsche Taycan are plummeting, Hyundai has a $15,000 EV coming to market in Korea, and Mate Rimac celebrates 15 years of building go-fast EVs in Croatia with a $2.5 million special edition supercar. This one's really important, because Elon …

On today's episode of Quick Charge, we ask: What does war look like to someone who "narrowly avoided" military conscription in South Africa? Apparently it involves lots and lots of robots, and a cameo appearance from Bill Gates! Elon took to X to say he was ready to wage war on TSLA shorts – and, once he has self-driving cars and the Optimus robot …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy national Rock n Roll Day Adam had a baby! UVM Nurses strike deal Whistleblower Alleges iSun Leaders Misled Shareholders Manhattan Pizza & Pub Walkout Addison drunk prosecutor settles Vermont launches problem gambling website Law aimed to protect cyclists New VT law cracks down o…

On this week's episode of Offbites, Lauren and Chris discuss knockoff Donald Trump sneakers, the 10 most unhealthy fast food items at America's five favorite spots, and a video game argument that wound up with an in-person fight.By Audacy

Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP's Noah Brennan and Patrick Maloney about Brennan's story on a London youth baseball league forced to erect banners on the fencing behind home plate to curb parental abuse of umpires – some of whom are kids themselves.

In today's episode of Quick Charge we've got serious software upgrades from Tesla, questions about the company's energy storage business, Ford's record EV sales, GM's bananas lease rates on the new Silverado, Blue Bird business news, and some fancy electric boats to take you into the weekend. It's July 3rd, which means tonight is the last night tha…

On today's episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is delaying Cybertruck deliveries, 3rd time's a charm for FSD transfers, EV sales are up all over, big trucks go far, and a classic electric Porsche. We've got lots of Tesla news to get through today – some good, some bad, but all very much "on brand" for the electric carmaker we've come to know in recent y…

When Apple released iOS 17.5 in May, some users found previously deleted files popping up on their devices, including old photos. Apple released a fix -- iOS 17.5.1 -- just days later, but it raised the question of where those deleted files came from. Victoria Song, senior reviewer of wearable and fitness tech for The Verge, joined host Mike Rogers…

Tesla's robotaxis could have a self-cleaning feature, electric semi trucks are taking off in Canada, NIO is busting sales records globally, and ExxonMobil is mining 100,000 metric tons of lithium. All this and more on today's episode of Quick Charge! I packed 15 minutes of opinions into 9 minutes of content today, so here's hoping you guys all agre…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy national Bingo Day Matt is cancer free! Tornados in VT To fund lawsuit over education secretary, senators sought donations Oops - 800 gallon chemical spill at airport Stowe’s property values double Champlain Valley Expo wants to host more concerts Police crack down on dangerous …

This is it, the FIRST EVER extra long episode! We've got Rivian investor day, SRP and Tesla collaborate on a massive battery project in the desert, there's a quick, hydrogen-powered racer that's stirring up controversy, and my good friend, Matt Teske, shows up to talk about the all-new Chargeway +. All this and more, on today's Quick Charge! What m…

Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Brian Williams, who wrote about NHL star Ryan O'Reilly and the Lake Huron mega-mansion he's selling for $7.9 million.

On today's episode, Mate Rimac beats Tesla to the Robotaxi punch, Porsche recalls 31,000 electric Taycan models, Fred helps find the best tires for your Tesla Model 3, and we go Back to the Future with an electric DeLorean restomod. All this and more, on YouTube's ONLY show about EVs: Quick Charge! Whether or not Mate Rimac calls his new, autonomou…

We gave the Tesla Cybertruck a lot of heat yesterday, and today we're back for more as every single example of the controversial electric pickup built so far has been recalled. Meanwhile a Model 3 is cheaper than a Camry now, Polestar 2 gets an upgrade, and electric flight takes off. All this and more on today's energizing episode of Quick Charge! …

In the Colonial Room of the Drake Hotel in Oak Brook, Illinois, near Chicago, there’s a soup – not just any soup. Its price alone sets it apart. It costs around $1,900 to take part in the Bookbinder Soup experience. On this episode of “Something Offbeat” we have a reservation with Chef Colleen Garcia, director of curriculum and content development …

On today's electrifying episode of Quick Charge, we check out a number of totaled Teslas, question the legitimacy of "boat mode," and chart the company's declining sales. Meanwhile, NIO is hitting its sales targets, VW is doubling production of its electric van, and I want 60' tall illuminated EV charging signs on highways. Apps like Chargeway and …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Vanilla Milkshake Day Fried chicken comment 2 Vermont senators sue Gov. Phil Scott Burlington Mayor Dodges Media Conservative group challenges non-citizen voting Vt. marijuana company questions authority of Cannabis Control Board Nurses union at UVM Medical Center threa…

On this episode of Quick Charge, Hyundai continues to invest in new electric vehicles, this time teasing a $25,000 (ish) compact EV set to debut later this month, along with a new IONIQ model. On the domestic front, Tesla sales are cratering so hard that they're making everyone else's great numbers look bad, Ford is leveling up its self driving sof…

Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP court reporter Jane Sims, who covered the sentencing of Londoner Jesse Bleck -- five years after he struck teenage cyclist Tristan Roby, who suffered catastrophic injuries, in a hit-and-run crash.

on this special Juneteenth edition of Quick Charge: Rivian and Ford are chasing Pike's Peak glory with their own takes on the best way to get a 1000+ hp electric truck up the mountain. Meanwhile, it's Ford vs. Ferrari again in terms of who has the most attractive price for their prancing horse, Chinese car brands want a trade war, and Shell has an …

On today's Quick Charge, it's a tale of two CEOs – one getting a $56 billion payday while the other one pulls the plug on his namesake company for the third time. Also: the Honda Ridgeline is the most American pickup you can buy, Jeep's new EV is already getting a price cut, Hyundai's building IONIQ 5s in Georgia, eVTOLs, and all the federal EV inc…

Avocados have become a beloved part of the U.S. diet. So much so that we’ll even shell out extra money for a scoop of guacamole at Chipotle amid high inflation. This week, the “Something Offbeat” podcast explores how something that we take for granted at the grocery store may become endangered by 2050. Tierra Curry, an endangered species codirector…

Elon did enough to convince shareholders he deserved his multi billion dollar payout, but can he convince Delaware courts? Meanwhile, Hyundai and Kia invest in North American manufacturing, NIO is ramping up production of its 650 mile solid-state EV, and Volvo got a big win at Le Mans. All this and more on today's episode of Quick Charge! Also inte…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week's show: Happy National Bourbon day, New Mexico day, and Pet wedding week Bennington lawmaker caught harassing colleague Burlington mayor defends getting free meals from citizens Phil Scott signs animal cruelty law Cows in electric collars SunCommon goes belly up Bad news for lumber industry? …

Watch Elon's $56 billion victory lap live as Ford walks back its controversial Model E program and snaps up Tesla, Rivian, and Apple car castaways to help it build affordable EVs, Jeep's $25,000 electric Renegade, Honda's lease deals, and more on today's electrifying episode of Quick Charge! PS: you all hated the extra film grain, so I got rid of i…