AAH #674 - Uh Oh! What If Hybrids Are The Answer?
About this episode
A deep dive into the evolving automotive landscape, focusing on the resurgence of hybrids as a potential solution amidst the ongoing electric vehicle (EV) transition. Industry experts discuss the historical context of vehicle production, the challenges of EV adoption, and the implications of recent labor agreements on costs and supply chains. The episode features lively debates on the affordability of EVs versus hybrids, the future of internal combustion engines, and the potential impact of Chinese manufacturers on the market. Insights from guests Michael Robinet and Jack Nared add depth to the discussion.
Ford Model T
"... your insights on. Okay, Now, as as you know, the Model T was in production for eighteen years. Henry Ford ..."
Jeep Grand Cherokee
"...se are all the parts that are coming with the old Grand Cherokee, and you know, dropped them on the stage and ever..."
Kia Sportage
"...c vehicle, and compared it in their lineup to the Sportage, you know, sort of about the same size. Okay, So ..."
Hyundai Kona
"... good thing to look at is something like a Hyndai Kona that's available and conventional. It's available..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...'s a good one. It's pretty cool. It's spoken by a Corvette owner, as I recall, Yes, yes, h well, you know we..."
Honda Accord
"...know, Honda eliminated the lex Trium on Civic and accord things like that. I mean, it happened across the ..."
Honda Civic
"...cale. You know, Honda eliminated the lex Trium on Civic and accord things like that. I mean, it happened ..."
Volkswagen Bush
"...ome I mean, I love that idea. I had a sixty eight Volkswagen Bush In fact, I drove it to Michigan State when when I..."
Chevrolet Silverado
"... fifty light now is mega cool. Yeah mm hmm. Yeah, Silverado has a nice frunk. They don't call it fronk though..."
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