Rivian and Ford chase Pike’s Peak glory, China’s angry, and pricing news

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 ultra-fast megawatt charging solution good for both land AND sea!

That featured image was from last year's Pike's Peak run, where the Rivian composed itself well and Ford's 1400 hp Supervan placed second. Via PPIHC.

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• Ferrari is preparing to launch its first EV sports car, but it will come with a hefty price tag
• Rivian will race the new 1,025hp Ascend Quad Max R1T at Pike’s Peak this week
• Ford pulls sheet off the F-150 ‘SuperTruck’ it will race up Pikes Peak, complete with 1,400 hp
• Watch this 1400 hp Ford electric van shatter Bathurst track records
• Ford Mach-E EV lease prices drop below gas-powered Mustang with new discounts
• EV made easy: electric F-150 $200 cheaper to lease than gas version
• Trade wars escalate as Chinese automakers request retaliatory tariffs on cars imported from EU
• Shell opens first megawatt EV charging station for land AND sea

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