On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla might be trying to erase evidence of FSD fraud, Caterpillar keeps pushing to electrify the construction space, and time is rapidly running out on what’s left of the 30% home solar tax credit.

While Elon tries to change the past and weasel his way out of a multibillion dollar payout and CAT seems focused on the future, guest Tom Pacheco joins to talk about getting technicians trained on high-voltage systems and batteries today. Check out his site, then weigh in on the key question: EVs really aren’t that different!

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