Robotaxi has the wrong kind of momentum, but wind, and solar are doing GREAT

On today's momentous episode of Quick Charge, we are all about momentum, with solid-state EV batteries gaining ground in China as wind and solar continuing to grow in the US while Tesla's self-driving Robotaxi fleet, well – doesn't.

After some promising numbers in April, it looks like Tesla's Robotaxi fleet is shrinking in May, with the overall fleet apparently plummeting into the single digit range if the data is to be believed. We've also got a low-cost Chinese EV packing semi solid-state batteries that's in production TODAY, along with some good news from the wind and solar contingent.

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• Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ fleet is actually shrinking, not growing, new data shows
• This electric SUV with a semi-solid-state EV battery costs less than $15,000 in China
• Renewables’ installed capacity to beat natural gas by 2027 – EIA data
• Pine Point Schools cuts the ribbon on new, 2.7 MWh microgrid project

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