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We've got you covered as we shift gears to the realm of EVs. Jim lends his expertise about the EV market, providing insights into the inventories at Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes Benz. We also tackle the need for a more robust charging infrastructure and the convenience of Tesla-style chargers. Not to mention, we delve into the world of plug-in hybrids, emphasizing the importance of regularly circulating fuel in PHEVs and the advantages they offer for commuters.Finally, we dissect the flurry of recent automotive news headlines. Fascinated by the $55 million deal between Hyundai and Georgia Institute of Technology? Curious about the data breach at Tesla? We discuss these and more, including the discontinuation of Kia Rio, legal challenges facing Kia and Hyundai, and the startling fact that you can build 99 Priuses with the same amount of lithium needed for one Tesla. 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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":447.325,"endTime":461.519,"type":"car","title":"Toyota RAV4","url":"/cars/toyota/rav4","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/2021_Toyota_RAV4_PHV.jpg","quote":"...do a review on next week was a plug-in the Toyota RAV4. 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