Motor Morsels: Chargin’, GigaFrance, Potholes/Loopholes, Musk Talk, and TiVo Still Exists (?)

Time to bust some myths: The US power grid is dressed up and ready to dance with an EV revolution. We're looking at a shiny future where EV drivers have greener paths, and the government rides the eco-wagon. Here's the juice:

• The grid can charge 80M EVs during our beauty sleep.
• Daily EV travel is just a little run - only 39 miles.
• The government's setting up off-grid charging stations at 140 offices.
• Over half of the power coming out of our grid is good old green energy.

France is roaring in the EV race with a battery-making gigafactory, courtesy of the Automotive Cells Company. Gigafactories are going global, baby!

• France's betting big with a €2B investment in their gigafactory.
• This power factory will generate enough juice for 500K EVs annually and churn out 2,000 jobs by 2030.
• Taiwan's ProLogium and China's Envision AESC are not just spectators - they're planning their own gigafactories.

Despite some potholes, Hyundai's tax credit loopholes make sure the electric joyride never ends! (they hope)

• Crafty use of the Inflation Reduction Act is fueling their EV leasing growth.
• They've got their eyes on the future, with 17 electric models slated for a 2030 debut.
• Savannah, Georgia, will soon be home to Hyundai's new battery cell plant.

Elon Musk's week had some speed bumps and green lights. The US authorities hit pause while China gave Tesla a nod of approval.

• Tesla can breathe easy after agreeing to stop in-car gaming, prompting a halt in US authorities' investigation.
• China's rolling out the red carpet, promising a favorable business environment for Musk's electric giant.

With TiVo hopping in the passenger seat, BMW's going big on in-car entertainment. So prepare for a fancy dancy entertainment experience in your new fancy dancy BMW 5 Series.

• BMW and TiVo are teaming up to make in-car entertainment a game-changer.
• This star-studded upgrade is set for the BMW 5 series by the end of 2023.
• The new all-electric 5 Series sedans will be among the first to enjoy this TiVo treat.