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Buzz's insights will leave you charged up and ready to navigate the world of electric vehicles, even when the temperatures take a nosedive.Strap in for a turbo-charged conversation on the future of EV infrastructure driving policy and development initiatives. From Tesla opening their charging ports up to the masses, to blockchain securing the reliability of charging stations, this episode is sparking conversations around the globe. As we pay tribute to the legendary Tom 'Smitty' Smith, we also comb through the latest in automotive news, from recalls to job cuts, and even make a pit stop at cultural landmarks like Elvis Presley Boulevard during the feature 'This Week In Auto History'. Tune in for an episode that's as eclectic as it is electric, offering a full battery of insights for enthusiasts and consumers in the fast lane of automotive evolution.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":245.232,"endTime":262.271,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Suburban","url":"/cars/chevrolet/suburban","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/2017_Chevrolet_Suburban_LT%2C_Rear_Right%2C_09-11-2021.jpg","quote":"...hevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV production in suburban Detroit until late 2025, while Ford said in Octob...","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:suburban","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Elise240SX (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":245.232,"endTime":262.271,"type":"car","title":"Ford Mustang","url":"/cars/ford/mustang","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/2024_Ford_Mustang%2C_LaSalle%2C_Ontario%2C_2025-06-28.jpg","quote":"...delay about $12 billion in EV spending and reduce Mustang Mach-E production. 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