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Tesla is in trouble, facing down hundreds of millions in fines on a single Autopilot wrongful death claim, accusations of covering up evidence, and plummeting sales in Europe, China, and the US. But, hey – that's no reason to NOT give Elon a $29 billion bonus, right? Find out more on today's troubling episode of Quick Charge!

We're also helping Costco celebrate the first half-birthday of its EV marketplace, where you can get a great deal on a new Chevy Silverado EV capable of going more than one thousand miles on a single charge [insert 400 pages of fine print and disclaimers here –Ed.].

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• Tesla (TSLA) is found liable in fatal Autopilot crash, has to pay up to $243 million [updated]
• Tesla withheld data, lied, and misdirected police and plaintiffs to avoid blame in Autopilot crash
• New data shows how Tesla led in brand loyalty… until Elon Musk ‘got political’
• Tesla board (TSLA) gives Elon Musk $26 billion worth of shares
• Tesla sales in Europe are in free fall and the pain is just starting
• Costco EV Marketplace celebrates milestone with fresh deals [update]
• World record alert: 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck drove 1,060 miles on a single charge
• Mary Kay goes electric with new Pink Cadillac OPTIQ (cue the music)

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