Freelander Goes Electric?! AI's Power Problem & Megawatt Charging!
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Imogen Pogol (JLR alum) and the hosts dig into why electrification promises keep slipping, then pivot to a surprising “electric Freelander” report tied to the Cherry/JLR China joint venture. They revisit the i-PACE’s real-world strengths and the engineering/design culture behind it. The conversation then gets big-picture with megawatt-scale battery storage and a 30 GWh data-center battery, debating grid impacts versus AI-driven demand. They also cover electric trucking charging infrastructure, EV market shifts in the US, and upcoming EV events (Harrogate, Cheltenham).
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