The Road Ahead: An Electric Future in the Automotive Landscape
About this episode
A deep dive into the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, this episode explores over 50 new EVs set to debut by 2024. The hosts discuss the political and economic factors influencing the EV market, including government funding and public perception. They also touch on the challenges of EV adoption, such as charging infrastructure and battery disposal. With a mix of humor and insightful commentary, the conversation highlights the evolving automotive landscape and the place of EVs within it, alongside traditional vehicles.
Ever wonder why Electric Vehicles (EVs) are being touted as the future of automotive industry? Is this really the end of internal combustion engines? Join us on this electrifying journey as we navigate the complex and often polarizing world of EVs. We delve into the federal funding being funneled into the EV industry, the political divisions it is causing, and why we firmly believe that EVs are just one piece of the future automotive puzzle. Plus, we’ve got an in-depth look at President's stance on EVs and why consumer choice in vehicle selection should not be compromised.
But that's not all. We've got the inside scoop on some of the most anticipated EV models hitting the market soon. From the Chevrolet Blazer EV to the Mini Cooper EV, we've got you covered. However, as with any industry shift, there are hurdles to overcome. We tackle the tough issues of battery fires, charging woes, and the environmental cost of disposing these vehicles. If you've ever wondered about the fees and regulations of owning an EV or the historical milestones of EVs in automotive history, you won't want to miss this episode. So buckle up, and let's hit the road to the future of automotive!
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Tesla Model 3
"...s promising a $35,000 electric vehicle called the Model 3. Six years later, the first generation Bolt was o..."
A6 Audi A6 Etron
"Accuracy DX Accuracy debut electric crossover will go on sale in early 2024. Audi A6 E-tron mid-sized electric sedan will debut in 2025 and carry the A6 family nameplate on the PPE platform. Whatever that is."
Audi Etron
"Accuracy DX Accuracy debut electric crossover will go on sale in early 2024. Audi A6 E-tron mid-sized electric sedan will debut in 2025 and carry the A6 family nameplate on the PPE platform. Whatever that is."
Audi Q6 Etron
"Whatever that is. The Q6 E-tron mid-sized electric crossover will debut Volkswagen Group's next generation PPE platform, which Audi shares with Porsche, in the second half of 2024. Bmw i5, they're gonna roll out several variants of its newest electric nameplate, including rear and all-wheel drive variants."
Zevo Bright Drop
"...7, M70X drive arrives later this year. Here's one Bright Drop. Xevo I've never heard of them, Neither I've got ..."
Cadillac Escalade
"...s so cool looking and tub it out. Always Cadillac Escalade IQ. Oh yeah, 225 Escalade 2025."
Chevrolet Blazer Evs
"They never get there. Correct the Chevrolet Blazer EVs coming along with the Chevy Bolt EUV. See, they s..."
Chevrolet Bolt EUV
"... Chevrolet Blazer EVs coming along with the Chevy Bolt EUV. See, they should have called the Bolt the Blazer..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"..., and of course they're all going after the Ford, lightning, lightning and really fully loaded retail trim le..."
Chevrolet Silverado EV
"E Sprinter will be available in Europe with three battery options and can be configured as a delivery van, flatbed truck or ambulance. Chevy, silverado, ev, and of course they're all going after the Ford, lightning, lightning and really fully loaded retail trim level the 106,895 dollar RST first edition scheduled to arrive this fall with the GM estimated 400 mile range. The cruise origin Okay, Slated to start imminently at factory zero in Detroit."
Dodge Challenger
"...tart imminently at factory zero in Detroit. Dodge Challenger EV. Dodge Charger EV."
Dodge Charger
"Dodge Challenger EV. Dodge Charger EV. See, I thought that they were going to go awa..."
Ford Mustang
"Yeah, first quarter of 2024. Mustang Mach-E, fix it again. GMC Sierra EV."
Gmc Sierra
"Mustang Mach-E, fix it again. GMC Sierra EV. Honda Prologue Honda, I'm sorry, hyundai Ioni..."
Honda Prologue
"GMC Sierra EV. Honda Prologue Honda, I'm sorry, hyundai Ionique 5. The Hyundai ..."
Hyundai Ionique 5
"GMC Sierra EV. Honda Prologue Honda, I'm sorry, hyundai Ionique 5. The Hyundai Kona Electric."
Hyundai Kona
"... Honda, I'm sorry, hyundai Ionique 5. The Hyundai Kona Electric. Is that what you had, mars?"
Jeep Wrangler
"...con is an eco-friendly off-roader inspired by the Wrangler that will have removable doors and glass to offer..."
Jeep Recon
"Yeah, okay, hybrid Plug-in Electric. Jeep Recon Electric Recon is an eco-friendly off-roader insp..."
Land Rover Range Rover
"... of 300 miles at ultra-fast charging. Land Rover, range Rover that's coming out in an electric version. I tickl..."
Polestar 3
"...platform, smaller than the current hard top yeah, polestar 3. And Polestar's there they're actually, that's Vo..."
Polestar 4
"... miles, should arrive by the second half of 2024. Polestar 4. That one's coming."
Porsche Macon
"That one's coming. Porsche Macon, going to be an electric powered in its productio..."
Porsche Taycan
"This fall. Porsche Taycan, the sports car makers first, ev receives a fresh..."
Rivian R1T
"...etting an electric variant this year. Rivian R1S, R1T. I saw a Rivian leaving when I left last Saturday..."
Rivian R1S
"...van getting an electric variant this year. Rivian R1S, R1T. I saw a Rivian leaving when I left last Sat..."
Rolls-Royce Rolls Royce Spectre
"Not a bad little odd looking. But how about the Rolls Royce Spectre? Remember the Sphinctor?"
Tesla Cybertruck
"Yeah, I am too. Tesla Cybertruck that's due out next year. Yeah, I'm holding my br..."
Tesla Roadster
"It's going to be a big seller. Tesla Roadster Musk's latest estimate is for 2024 on that. Vinfa..."
VinFast VF 6
"Tesla Roadster Musk's latest estimate is for 2024 on that. Vinfast, VF6 and VF7, they're coming, Vinfast and the VF9. Good luck."
Volkswagen Id
"84,000 for the VF9. Volkswagen ID Buzz kind of looking for that. That's the micro b..."
Volkswagen Id4
"... critters out of that? Oh, absolutely, volkswagen ID4, id7 and Volvo EX30, china made compact crossover..."
Volvo EX90
"...rst half of next year, and then finally the Volvo EX90, seven seat large premium crossover. So why does ..."
Volkswagen Id7
"...ters out of that? Oh, absolutely, volkswagen ID4, id7 and Volvo EX30, china made compact crossover Was ..."
Tesla Model
"...re's one for you. My buddy that I work with has a Tesla Model 3 and had a flat on it ran over something $900 fo..."
Chevrolet Chevelle
"... it. In 1963, the first ads ran for the Chevrolet Chevelle, officially introduced by Bunky Knudsen at a pres..."
Chevrolet Camaro
"...lled the Pony Car Market Ford Mustang, chevrolet, camaro. The Challenger was built on the Mopar e-body pla..."
Plymouth Barracuda
"...e Mopar e-body platform. Plymouth already had the Barracuda, dodge didn't have one, so they built the Challen..."
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