The Watt Car EV Podcast
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Updated 2 days agoThe Watt Car editors and guests discuss the latest automotive electrification news, covering EVs, hybrids, plug-ins, fuel cells, and beyond. Check out thewattcar.com for our take on what’s happening in the industry.
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TWC Podcast #48: The Chevy Silverado EV, Mercedes-Benz EQXX, Chrysler Airflow, and more from CES 2022
We’re live from the show floor at CES 2022 – sort of. This week, we bring you a firsthand account from CES, with unveilings from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Chrysler, VinFast, Sony, Brekr, and (the really big news) GM taking the wraps off of its Chevrolet Silverado EV. Beyond CES, we also discuss Stanford making lithium battery worms. Trust is, it’s worth the listen.Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESMercedes-Benz EQXX: https://media.mbusa.com/releases/release-211879a94f6a1a0ff764674cdc0a8630-vision-eqxx-taking-electric-range-and-efficiency-to-an-entirely-new-level BMW iX M60: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0348394EN/the-new-bmw-ix-m60 Chrysler Airflow EV: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22862387/chrysler-electric-only-2028-airflow-concept-ces-2022 Chevrolet Silverado EV: https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2022/jan/ces/0105-2024-silverado.html VinFast EV Day at CES: https://vinfastauto.us/events/CES2022 Sony Vision S-02: https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202201/22-002E/ ONE double sized battery in a Tesla Model S: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/amp38668912/750-mile-ev-battery-michigan-startup-our-next-energy/ Stanford researchers restore lost capacity in EV batteries: https://www6.slac.stanford.edu/news/2022-01-03-revitalizing-batteries-bringing-dead-lithium-back-life.aspx Brekr EV bike: https://www.brekr.com/en/ Episode cover art courtesy ChevroletMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #47: Inoffensive, but in a Good Way
It’s the holidays – did Santa bring you anything fun? The Watt Car Podcast hosts discuss the EV-related gifts they received, then they dive into this week’s electrification news, which includes the unveiling date of the Chevy Silverado EV, Lotus moving toward full electrification, Hyundai shuttering its Engine Development Center, VinFast EVs hitting the road, Chrysler pre-announcing its inoffensive Airflow EV, autonomous ride-sharing with Waymo and Geely, plus more. Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESLego Electric Car 41443: https://www.lego.com/en-sg/product/olivia-s-electric-car-41443 Silverado EV will be revealed virtually: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2021/12/23/gm-participate-virtually-ces-because-omicron-spread/9010290002/ Lotus ends production on Elise, Exige, and Evora: https://media.lotuscars.com/en/news-articles/production-ends-for-lotus-elise,-exige-and-evora-new-era-ramping-up-as-another-draws-to-a-close.html Hyundai Group shutting down its Engine Development Center: http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html VinFast delivers first EVs to customers in Vietnam: https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Vietnam-s-first-homegrown-EVs-go-on-sale-in-milestone-for-VinFast VinFast parts ways with CEO Lohscheller: https://www.carscoops.com/2021/12/that-was-fast-vinfast-ceo-quits-after-less-than-a-year-on-the-job/ Chrysler will show Airflow EV concept at CES 2022: https://insideevs.com/news/556534/chrysler-airflow-concept-ces2022-debut/ Waymo partnering with Geely control-less ride-hailing EV: https://blog.waymo.com/2021/12/expanding-our-waymo-one-fleet-with.html Jeff Zurschmeide involved autonomous accident: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/self-driving-bus-crash-vegas-account/ Goodyear introduces EV-specific tire: https://electrek.co/2021/12/27/goodyear-launches-new-tire-optimized-electric-car-tesla-vehicles/ Episode cover art courtesy ChryslerMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #46: EVs and the Camping Conundrum
This week, we spin a yarn about the camping community’s inevitable march toward EVs and electrification. From towing with EV trucks to custom trailers designed specifically for EVs, Cybertruck bed campers, California’s forthcoming portable gas generator ban, and more, if you have even a passing interest in EVs and camping, this is the episode of The Watt Car Podcast you’ve been waiting for. Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESThe Watt Car merchandise: https://www.thewattcar.com/store Cybertruck test mule spotted: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-cybertruck-fremont-test-track-windshield-wiper/ Elon Musk tweets massive mono-wiper not production spec: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-cybertruck-production-wipers-update-elon-musk/ CyberLandr shows working prototype shell of Cybertruck camper and claims to have $10 million in preorders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKAGz-qLdWo&t=7s and https://insideevs.com/news/553242/cybertruck-cyberlandr-camper-100million-preorders/ MotorTrend awards Rivian R1T as the Truck of the Year, tests towing capabilities: https://www.motortrend.com/features/how-far-can-you-tow-with-electric-truck-range and https://www.motortrend.com/news/rivian-r1t-2022-truck-of-the-year/ VW Planning to offer camper version of ID.Buzz: https://electrek.co/2021/12/09/vw-confirms-plans-id-california-electric-camper-van/ California to ban small generators: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/carb-approves-updated-regulations-requiring-most-new-small-road-engines-be-zero-emission-2024 RV Miles podcast: https://rvmiles.com/podcast/ Episode cover art courtesy FordMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #45: Curbside Charging, An Interview With FLO's Cory Bullis
This week, The Watt Car Podcast hosts Edward A. Sanchez and Phil Royle interview Cory Bullis, the Senior Public Affairs Specialist for FLO, diving headlong into the topic of curbside EV charging. From working with utilities to charger visibility, charging experience, and even social equity, this episode runs the gamut when it comes to the topic of bringing EV charging to the masses.Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESFLO: https://www.flo.com/ Episode cover art courtesy FLOMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #44: The Platypus of EVs
This week’s big stories include official EPA numbers for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, the Cybertruck will now get a quad-motor version and crab walk, Elon Musk says “no” to new EV subsidies, Toyota selects a location for its U.S. battery plant as well as partners with BYD for a potential compact EV, VW’s Herbert Diess is embroiled in a C-suite power struggle, Polestar adds 67 hp to its 2, and more!Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESLexus ROV: https://newsroom.lexus.eu/lexus-unveils-hydrogen-powered-rov-concept-created-for-fun-and-eco-friendly-adventures/ EPA range announced for Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/2022-hyundai-ioniq-5-vs-kia-ev6-epa-range-and-efficiency-compared Cybertruck is now slated to be quad motor and have crab walk: https://electrek.co/2021/12/03/tesla-updates-cybertruck-4-motors-enabling-4-wheel-steering-crab-mode/ Elon Musk says “get rid of all subsidies”: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/elon-musk-kill-all-subsidies-government-poor-arbiter-of-capital-allocation Tesla installs two Megawatt chargers at Gigafactory Nevada: https://twitter.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1466637945184608258/photo/1 Toyota selecting Greensboro, N.C., area for site of new battery factory: https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-selects-north-carolina-greensboro-randolph-site-for-new-u-s-automotive-battery-plant/ Toyota and BYD partner to make potential Corolla-class EV: https://insideevs.com/news/552179/toyota-byd-collaborate-affordable-ev/ VW’s Herbert Diess reportedly keeping job at VW, but with less power: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/vw-settles-power-struggle-diess-remain-ceo-company-source-2021-12-06/ Polestar bumps power on Polestar 2 AWD LR Performance by 67 hp: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/polestar-announces-ota-power-boost Lucid issued subpoena in SEC investigation of SPAC deal: https://www.reuters.com/technology/electric-car-maker-lucid-receives-subpoena-us-sec-2021-12-06/ SEC looking at Tesla in regard to investor deception regarding settled Walmart solar system fires: https://electrek.co/2021/12/06/tesla-under-sec-investigation-how-it-handled-fire-risk-solar-power-systems/ EVs dominate 2021 Top Gear awards: https://www.topgear.com/videos/watch-topgearcom-awards-2021-best-cars-year Utilities helping facilitate buildout of EV infrastructure along freeways: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/584743-utilities-announce-collaborative-electric-vehicle-charging-network Episode cover art courtesy Kia and Birmingham Museums TrustMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #43: More Efficient with Efficiency
EV charging infrastructure maintenance, potential Tesla Model Y bashing, a CEO unable to say the “T” word, a new electric UTV, Mercedes-Benz’s new efficient concept, Polestar’s forthcoming premium sedan, a Rivian R1T tows cross country, efficiencies in scale production vs. R&D – we cover all this and more on this week’s The Watt Car Podcast!Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESEV chargers and infrastructure: https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmorris/2021/11/27/ev-charging-infrastructure-needs-to-work-not-just-be-installed/amp/ Road Show evaluates Tesla Model Y: https://youtu.be/k3d8szO4a30 GM CEO Mary Barra refuses to acknowledge Tesla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XGGlQPvT1s Polaris reveals Ranger XP Kinetic EV UTV: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/polaris-ranger-xp-kinetic-gives-utv-market-an-electric-jolt 2023 Kia Niro: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/2023-kia-niro-continues-trifecta-of-powertrains M-B Vision EQXX concept: https://electrek.co/2021/11/25/mercedes-benz-teases-upcoming-hyper-efficient-electric-car-1000-km-620-miles-range/ Polestar Precept to enter production as Polestar 5: https://electrek.co/2021/11/23/polestar-confirms-precept-concept-will-be-the-polestar-5-and-offers-a-sneak-peak-of-the-final-design/ InsideEVs tests Lucid Air charging: https://insideevs.com/news/550025/lucid-air-fast-charging-review/ Rivian loses 62% of its range towing: https://www.teslarati.com/rivian-r1t-towing-test-range-loss/ Scale vs. R&D: https://scitechdaily.com/lithium-ion-batteries-have-plunged-in-cost-by-97-heres-the-reasons-behind-the-rapid-cost-decline/ Mate Rimac takes Rimac Nevera off roading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZYRpkl4cTU&t=290s Episode cover art courtesy LucidMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #42: The Shining Paragon of Longevity
Is Toyota’s Akio Toyoda singing the right electrification song? Will synthetic fuels become a viable alternative to EVs for mainstream consumers? Given their higher initial carbon footprint, should global EV adoption timelines be relaxed? Which EV startups will sink and which legacy makers will soar? These questions and more are pondered on this week’s The Watt Car Podcast.Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESKawasaki, Mazda, Subaru and Yamaha team up with Toyota on “Decarbonization” initiative: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/11/14/business/corporate-business/toyotas-decarbonization-initiative/ Volvo calculates EV vs. ICE manufacturing emissions: https://insideevs.com/news/549267/manufacturing-evs-70percent-more-emissions/ EV vs. ICE emissions breakeven: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/when-do-electric-vehicles-become-cleaner-than-gasoline-cars-2021-06-29/ VinFast battery rental: Blondie said is intended to be the case with VinFast: https://dierso.com/vinfast-offers-three-benefits-from-the-electric-car-battery-rental-policy Ford, Rivian drop plans for joint vehicle development: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/19/ford-and-rivian-cancel-plans-to-jointly-develop-an-electric-vehicle.html Norway selling so many EVs, it’s running out of gas taxes: https://www.wired.com/story/norway-electric-vehicle-tax/ Episode cover art courtesy ToyotaMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #41: Live-ish from the LA Auto Show
We recorded this week’s The Watt Car Podcast live from the floor of the 2021 LA Auto Show! Following eight hours of walking the halls at the Los Angeles Convention Center, we present the highlights from this very electrified show. In fact, of the official vehicle announcements made at the show, only one vehicle didn’t have a plug. That one we won’t cover – the rest are in the podcast.Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESFisker Ocean: https://assets.ctfassets.net/cghen8gr8e1n/KY4dEPpu6okyU8EJyXwVF/4e36b5aabdc08e96e31047a0c8b0ccaa/Fisker_Ocean_LAAS_Press_Release_-_FINAL.pdf Hyundai Seven Concept: https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/3446 Subaru Solterra: https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/1832/117/subaru-debuts-all-new-solterra-electric-suv Kia EV9: https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/18240/the-kia-concept-ev9-kias-all-electric-suv-concept-takes-center-stage-at-automobility-la Cobera: https://cobera-automotive.com/ Porsche Taycan GTS Sedan and Sport Turismo: https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/2021/products/porsche-taycan-gts-taycan-gts-sport-turismo-la-auto-show-26469.html Toyota Rhombus: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/18/toyota-shows-off-electric-vehicle-concept-rhombus.html Mullen Five: https://www.mullenusa.com/ EdisonFuture EF1-T/EF1-V: https://edisonfuture.com/ VinFast VF e35/e36: https://vinfastauto.us/ Toyota bZ4X battery sizes: https://insideevs.com/news/547749/toyota-bz4x-debuts-us/ Episode cover art by Phil RoyleMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #40: The Citroën Ami Demon Edition?
Is there a dark underbelly to over-the-air updates? Is the delivery variant of the Citroën Ami a 28 mph Dodge Demon? Is the Genesis GV60 EV crystal ball inherently flawed? The answer to these questions is probably “maybe,” as The Watt Car Podcast hosts happily ponder this week’s biggest electrification questions. Also in the news, the Hyundai Group prepares to unveil more EVs, VW CEO Herbert Diess is in hot water (and then out of hot water), Ford unveils an F-100 Eluminator EV conversion, the U.S. infrastructure bill moves forward, and more!Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESCargo variant of Citroën Ami: https://insideevs.com/news/544687/citroen-ami-cargo-van-uk/ Asian Petrolhead Charlie Min drives the Genesis GV60: https://youtu.be/vLbBx1Swq6A Genesis to make electric GV70: https://insideevs.com/news/545953/genesis-gv70-ev-usa/ Kia is set to unveil the EV9: https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2021/11/kia-ev9-will-be-electric-alternative-to-telluride-suv/ Labor interests at Volkswagen unhappy with CEO Herbert Diess: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/exclusive-volkswagen-mediation-committee-discuss-future-ceo-diess-sources-2021-11-03/ Two days later, Porsche and Piech families support Diess: https://www.reuters.com/article/volkswagen-ceo-workers-idTRNIKBN2HQ0Y5 Ford CEO Jim Farley admits Tesla’s EV leadership: https://electrek.co/2021/11/08/ford-ceo-praises-tesla-internal-meeting-no-one-does-ev-better/ Official MPGe and range figures released for Mazda MX-30: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=44784 Ford showcases $3,900 electric crate motor at SEMA: https://www.thedrive.com/news/43030/fords-already-out-of-3900-electric-crate-motors House passes $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill: https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2021/11/now-passed-infrastructure-bill-boosts-electric-vehicles/ Model 3 wheel and steering column on Model S Plaid: https://electrek.co/2021/11/03/tesla-owner-install-regular-steering-wheel-model-s-plaid/ Pepsi expects first deliveries of Tesla Semi by end of year: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/08/pepsico-ceo-says-he-expects-delivery-of-first-tesla-semis-this-quarter.html Episode 40 cover art courtesy Citroën.Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #39: Megawatt Charging with CharIN
Every EV owner knows of CCS, but did you know that you have the non-profit organization CharIN to thank for the Combined Charging System? And now CharIN is at it again with MCS. We speak to CharIN representatives Oleg Logvinov and Rustam Kocher to discuss CharIN’s forthcoming Megawatt Charging System, which will be capable of charging electric semi trucks in an unbelievable quarter of an hour, with other applications including construction equipment, marine, planes, and more. Following the interview, we discuss emerging details on the 2023 Toyota bZ4X and the latest on the Hertz/Tesla/Uber deal.Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESCharIN interview with Oleg Logvinov (IoTecha Corp founder/CEO and CharIN North America Board Chair) and Rustam Kocher (Transportation Electrification Manager at Portland General Electric): https://www.charin.global/ 2023 Toyota bZ4X: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/2023-toyota-bz4x-has-a-yoke-and-im-not-even-mad More details on Hertz/Tesla/Uber deal: https://chargedevs.com/newswire/theres-more-hertz-offers-teslas-to-uber-drivers-for-299-per-week/ Episode 39 cover art courtesy Dacia.Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #38: There is no Dacia Sandero in this group
Did you know that the Tesla Model 3 outsold the Dacia Sandero in Europe in September? Big news, we know </sarcasm>! Actually, it is big news, and we’ll tell you why. In other automotive electrification news this week, an analyst report claims ICE vehicles are less expensive to fuel than BEVs. We unpack that one, then move on to Level 2 charger news from GM, Hertz ordering 100,000 Model 3s and what that means for Tesla and Uber, the Elio returns as a BEV, and more!Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESTesla Model 3 best-selling car (of any type) in Europe for September 2021: https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/25/22744481/tesla-model-3-tops-sales-charts-europe-electric-vehicles Elon Musk’s personal net worth now estimated to be more than ExxonMobil: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-tsla-elon-musk-beats-oil-giant-exxon/ Lucid Air starts shipping: https://twitter.com/LucidMotors/status/1452273676016144400 Consulting firm Anderson Economic Group claims ICE vehicles cheaper to fuel than EVs: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/anderson-economic-group-ev-charging-study-makes-flawed-assumptions and https://www.thewattcar.com/home/a-talk-with-patrick-anderson-ceo-of-anderson-economic-group-on-ev-charging-study GM to have dealers build a network of 40,000 destination chargers: https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2021/10/gm-to-build-community-based-network-of-40000-ev-chargers/ Mary Barra says GM can match or surpass Tesla in EV sales by 2025: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/27/gm-can-absolutely-top-tesla-in-ev-sales-by-2025-says-ceo-mary-barra.html Hertz commits to ordering 100,000 Tesla Model 3s by end of 2022: https://newsroom.hertz.com/2021-10-25-Hertz-Invests-in-Largest-Electric-Vehicle-Rental-Fleet-and-Partners-with-Seven-Time-Super-Bowl-Champion-Tom-Brady-to-Headline-New-Campaign Hertz to make up to 50,000 Model 3s available for rent by Uber drivers: https://electrek.co/2021/10/27/uber-drivers-access-50000-tesla-vehicles-rent-hertz/ Rumor: NE Miata to go hybrid: https://www.motor1.com/news/542860/2024-mazda-mx5-specs-details/ Elio is back, this time with an EV: https://www.eliomotors.com/ and https://www.motortrend.com/news/elio-motors-e-electric-vehicle/ Episode 38 cover art courtesy Dacia.Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #37: Snacking vs. Gorging
This week’s The Watt Car Podcast begins with a vacation, where co-host Edward A. Sanchez snacks rather than gorges at EV chargers. From there, Ed and Phil Royle dive into the news, with Tesla reporting impressive Q3 profits, Foxtron hinting at its EV manufacturing potential, Vietnamese automaker VinFast teasing new EVs, a VW and Tesla bromance, Lucid’s CEO stating the company is a leader in the technological EV race, and more!Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESTesla reports Q3 earnings: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/20/tesla-tsla-earnings-q3-2021.html Foxtron unveils three concepts: https://insideevs.com/news/541487/foxconn-unveils-first-ev-concepts/?fbclid=IwAR3U5mj0LRzEFinuC6FIOWhTbnV8zLmfL8Ssq5jBQvYjO5km1unA3uLrBpI and https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-18/apple-s-iphone-partner-foxconn-unveils-first-electric-vehicles Vietnamese automaker VinFast to debut EVs at LA Auto Show 2021: https://insideevs.com/news/540893/vinfast-electric-suvs-us-debut/ VW CEO Herbert Diess invites Elon Musk to address company executive conference: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-musk-dials-into-volkswagen-executive-conference-2021-10-16/ Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson says it’s a two-horse race: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1133872_efficiency-not-range-is-what-drives-lucid-is-it-the-first-true-rival-to-tesla Roughly 63% of U.S. EV registrations in the first eight months of 2021 are Teslas: https://www.kbb.com/car-news/more-than-half-of-all-new-evs-registered-in-2021-are-teslas/ Tesla’s Kettleman City Supercharger location reportedly expanding to 96 stalls: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-kettleman-city-supercharger-expansion-96-stalls-v3/ Tesla switching to LFP chemistry for standard-range models: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/20/tesla-switching-to-lfp-batteries-in-all-standard-range-cars.html Honda unveils three BEV concepts: https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2021/10/honda-reveals-trio-of-bev-concepts-shifts-long-term-strategy/ Toyota to invest $3.4 billion in battery development in U.S. by 2031: https://insideevs.com/news/541411/toyota-battery-related-investment-us/ Gruber Motors fire: https://cleantechnica.com/2021/10/19/dozens-of-original-tesla-roadsters-lost-in-gruber-motors-fire/ Episode 37 cover art by Dorothea OldaniMusic courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #36: Teslas Growing Like Weeds
Picking up from last week, we cover a family member’s continuing adventure in purchasing a used electrified vehicle before discussing LG absorbing much of GM’s $1.8 billion Bolt recall, GM announcing more EVs, and Tesla’s bold statement claiming that the company will be producing 20 million cars per year come 2030. Next up: Are electrified vehicles the new replacement for displacement? Is the Foxconn Foxtron the real deal? Plus much more! Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESNorthern California electrification incentives: https://www.baaqmd.gov/funding-and-incentives/residents/clean-cars-for-all/resources/eligible-vehicles Tesla is moving to Texas: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/golden-no-more-tesla-to-move-headquarters-from-california-to-texas and https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/07/tesla-moves-its-headquarters-from-california-to-texas.html LG agrees to cover majority of expenses for Chevy Bolt battery recall: https://www.reuters.com/business/lg-units-say-results-accounted-918-mln-costs-gms-bolt-recall-2021-10-12/ GM Announces Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs: https://insideevs.com/news/539075/gm-announces-electric-equinox-blazer/ Tesla aims for 20 million unit annual production by 2030: https://insideevs.com/news/539439/tesla-20m-cars-year-2030/ Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe announced: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-4xe-flips-the-script-on-performance “Foxtron” Foxconn EV prototype spied: https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202109/1205315.html#pvareaid=103453 Kawasaki pledges to go all-EV in “developed markets” by 2035: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Ready-to-rumble-Kawasaki-motorcycles-to-go-all-electric-by-20352 ABB announces Terra 360: https://new.abb.com/news/detail/82941/abb-launches-the-worlds-fastest-electric-car-charger Are 500+ mile EVs necessary: https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2021/10/opinion-when-it-comes-to-ev-range-520-miles-are-too-many/ California set to ban sales of new internal-combustion small off-road engines (S.O.R.E.) by 2024: https://electrek.co/2021/10/11/california-bans-gas-powered-lawn-equipment-and-other-small-off-road-engines/ and https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB1346 Bitcoin-mining car Daymak Spiritus returns — might not mine bitcoin: https://cleantechnica.com/2021/10/11/daymaks-spiritus-ev-has-1-billion-in-pre-order-commitments/ Episode 36 cover art by Jonny CaspariMusic courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #35: Doing the Bare Minimum
Is Tesla moving its headquarters to Texas? Did BEVs recently outsell diesels in Germany? Does Rivian have enough orders to make a business of it? Will Foxconn make the new Apple car in Lordstown’s factory? Did Mazda do the bare minimum when it comes to its MX-30 EV? Find rampant speculation on these questions and more in this week’s The Watt Car automotive electrification podcast. Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESTesla reportedly moving its corporate HQ to Texas: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-tsla-new-tx-headquarters-report/ BEVs outsell diesels in Germany in September: https://cleantechnica.com/2021/10/06/full-electrics-overtake-diesel-in-germany-record-plugin-ev-share-nears-30/ Rivian R1T weight: https://insideevs.com/news/536753/rivian-r1t-gvwr-heavy-duty/ Rivian preorders: https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-10-01/in-ipo-filing-rivian-reveals-it-has-48-390-pre-orders-and-is-spending-lots-of-money Mazda MX-30 negative reviews: https://electrek.co/2021/10/04/first-drive-the-2022-mazda-mx-30-misses-the-market-but-does-it-matter/ Foxconn and Lordstown Motors announce “Agreement-in-Principle”: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/lordstown-motors-talks-sell-ohio-plant-foxconn-bloomberg-2021-09-30/ Lucid announces start of production on Air sedan: https://www.lucidmotors.com/media-room/lucid-starts-production-deliveries-begin-october Rolls-Royce announces the Spectre EV: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/at-last-rolls-royce-spectre-to-be-brands-first-production-ev BMW iX reviews: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a37724622/2022-bmw-ix-xdrive50-drive/ Citroën Ami announced for UK sales: https://uk-media.citroen.com/en-gb/node/90090355 Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #34: An Interview with Research Fellow Dr. Joanne Leach
This week, The Watt Car’s Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez welcome Dr. Joanne Leach to the podcast. A Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham in the U.K., Dr. Leach is a researcher of sustainable and livable cities with a focus on diagnostics, measuring, and monitoring (at least, that’s what her LinkedIn profile says). She joins the show to discuss transportation, infrastructure, urbanization, and human behavior when it comes to the future of electrification and beyond. Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESDr. Leach university staff page: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/civil/leach-joanne.aspx University of Birmingham: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #33: A Claw Motion
How do you wind down car windows? Is it with a thrilling four-button claw motion or a more lackadaisical two windows at a time? This week, co-host Edward A. Sanchez test drives the VW ID.4 RWD and discovers that only one way is an option in VW’s EV crossover. From there, Ed and co-host Phil Royle discuss the Electrify Expo, Arrival’s open house, the Porsche Taycan exceeding its EPA ratings, Toyota being honest about its hybrid push, whether it’s better for the environment to buy a new EV or drive your old ICE car, and more!Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTES2021 VW ID.4 RWD review: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/2021-volkswagen-id4-pro-rwd-quick-drive GM unveils three motors designed in-house: https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2021/sep/0921-ultium-drive.html Porsche Taycan RWD exceeds EPA range rating in Car and Driver testing: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a37607755/2021-porsche-taycan-range-tested/ Lucid gets official 520 range ratings from EPA: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/PowerSearch.do?action=noform&path=1&year1=2022&year2=2022&make=Lucid&baseModel=Air&srchtyp=ymm&pageno=1&rowLimit=50 https://www.thewattcar.com/home/lucid-raises-the-bar-on-efficiency-expectations Tesla, Toyota, and Honda protest proposed additional credit for union-built EVs in $3.5 trillion infrastructure spending bill: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/14/tesla-toyota-and-honda-criticize-4500-tax-credit-for-union-made-evs.html Akio Toyoda gives clearest, most honest explanation yet why Toyota is reluctant going all-in on EVs: https://toyotatimes.jp/en/insidetoyota/169.html Engineering Explained video on whether new EV, new ICE, or used ICE is better for environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2IKCdnzl5k Ford looking at building a dedicated law-enforcement EV: https://insideevs.com/news/533771/ford-explores-purposebuilt-electric-police/ Police stop potential drunk and passed out driver in Tesla on auto pilot: https://insideevs.com/news/534007/police-stops-tesla-reportedly-autopilot/ Apple granted patents by U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) for “non-traditional seating” safety restraints, exterior safety messaging: https://www.electronicdesign.com/markets/automotive/article/21175049/electronic-design-apple-granted-two-patents-for-selfdriving-car-systems Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #32: EV Chargers in a Batman Alley
This week, podcast co-host Phil Royle tests a 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid and ponders whether Ford should produce a plug-in version in addition to the Lightning EV. Meanwhile, The Watt Car Podcast’s other co-host Edward A. Sanchez notes that Rivian has now won the race to become the first to produce a production-ready EV pickup. From there, the conversation drifts to personal safety at EV chargers, lithium mines, Tesla service stations on Native American land, Hyundai’s “Hydrogen Wave,” Volkswagen’s cute ID. LIFE concept, questionably relevant EPA numbers, and more.Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESRivian first with production EV pickup: https://twitter.com/RJScaringe/status/1437842808384233477 Accessibility, safety of EV chargers key for mass adoption, especially for women: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/ev-charging-public-electric-car-chargers-supercharger-network-evs-tesla-2021-3 Native American tribal activists opposing proposed lithium mine in Nevada: https://www.npr.org/2021/09/02/1031726626/these-tribal-activists-want-biden-to-stop-a-planned-lithium-mine-on-their-sacred Judge denied motion filed by tribes, allowing work to continue: https://www.opb.org/article/2021/09/03/lithium-mine-thacker-pass-judge/ Tesla circumvents direct sales ban in New Mexico by opening service/delivery center on tribal land: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-outsmarts-ban-tribal-land-service-center/ Hyundai Hydrogen Wave: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/hyundai-lays-out-optimistic-hydrogen-future-largely-silent-on-fuel-source Volkswagen ID. LIFE Concept: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/volkswagen-id-life-concept-previews-sporty-sustainable-future Official EPA ratings for Rivian R1T/R1S announced: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/2022-rivian-r1t-r1s-range-revealed-managing-mpge-expectations-on-cars-vs-trucks ZF unveils Modular eDrive Kit system: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/transmission-giant-zf-debuts-modular-edrive-system-coming-2022 Apple reportedly “going it alone” with Apple Car: https://www.macrumors.com/2021/09/09/apple-chose-to-develop-apple-car-alone/ Is Model S a waste of money? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKzO9HQgRyE Mustang Mach-E being tested by British law enforcement: https://www.foxnews.com/auto/electric-ford-mustang-mach-e-british-police Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #31: An Interview with Us
Ever wonder how The Watt Car came to be? Co-hosts Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez relive the old days talking about their car histories, work entanglements, how Ed came to own a Model 3, why Phil won’t own an EV anytime soon, and how Ed cheaped out when installing his Level 2 home charger.Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESModel 3 vs. Niro EV: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/first-take-comparison-kia-niro-ev-vs-tesla-model-3PowerBoost vs. F-150 Lightning: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/powerboost-vs-lighting-why-i-would-buy-an-f-150-powerboost-over-a-lightning-for-nowTowing and charging: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/pull-through-charging-the-revolution-that-must-happen-for-ev-trucks-to-succeedMusic courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #30: Ironing Out the Problems
This week, podcast co-hosts Edward A. Sanchez and Phil Royle discuss a Nürburgring Model S Plaid crash, the Citroën Ami and Opel Rocks-e, Genesis EV news and rumors, Audi and Nissan virtue signaling, and a Lucid Air first drive. Phil and Ed then discuss the main reason why they’d opt for Tesla’s Model 3 SR+ with the latest LFP battery. Oh, and Elon Musk attacks Rivian – again. Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESModel S Plaid crashes at the Nürburgring: https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a37398206/corvette-z06-nurburgring-lap-attempt-foiled-tesla-and-bmw-crashes/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTSzyaO-3DA&t=118s Good news for Citroën Ami – Paris makes city speed limit 30 km/h (18 mph): https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58385502 Also applies to Opel Rocks-e (top speed of 28 mph): https://www.thewattcar.com/home/opel-rocks-e-the-citron-amis-german-twin More info on the Ford “Eluminator” crate motor: https://www.electrive.com/2021/08/27/ford-announces-electric-conversion-motor/ Motor1 claims Genesis GV60 will be offered in three outputs: 226 hp, 325 hp and 436 hp: https://www.motor1.com/news/526315/genesis-gv60-name-specs-confirmed/ Genesis pledges to go all BEV/FCEV by 2030, plus eight new models: https://youtu.be/r0MGwCOFaOI?t=190 Asian Petrolhead drives Kia EV6: https://youtu.be/F5qr7YYNGuY Audi announces “Vorsprung 2030” initiative: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/vorsprung-2030-audi-accelerating-transformation-14180 Nissan joins UN’s “Race to Zero” campaign: https://global.nissannews.com/en/releases/nissan-brings-its-innovation-and-excitement-to-the-race-to-zero Are Legacy Auto Greenwashing/Virtue Signaling: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/the-truth-automakers-going-green-because-they-have-to Lucid Air first drive: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-lucid-air-dream-edition-r-exclusive-first-drive-review/ Lotus announces production of EV SUV in China: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/requiem-for-the-purists-lotus-announces-china-built-electric-suv Tesla offering North American Model 3 SR+ reservation holders option to spec LFP battery pack: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-standard-range-plus-lfp-packs-north-america/ Siemens aims to make 1 million Level 2 EV chargers for the U.S. market over the next four years: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/smart-infrastructure/siemens-to-expand-us-electric-vehicle-charging-manufacturing.html Guangzhou Automobile Corporation (GAC) 480 kW charger: https://insideevs.com/news/529772/gacaion-600kw-charger-revealed-soon/ Fort Worth offers Rivian $440 million in incentives to build a factory in Texas: https://chargedevs.com/newswire/fort-worth-offers-rivian-440-million-in-incentives-to-build-its-second-ev-factory/ Rivian to go public with an $80 billion valuation: https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/27/22644601/rivian-ipo-november-december-filing-amazon-ford Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #29: B as in Boom
Before diving into the explosive issue of the Chevy Bolt, The Watt Car Podcast co-hosts Edward A. Sanchez and Phil Royle discuss McDonald’s at Superchargers, the new Genesis GV60, the disappointing Mazda MX-30 range announcement, dancing robots at Tesla AI Day, and did Mate Rimac suddenly discover he’s in a toxic relationship? Plus more! Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESFirebaugh, Calif., McDonald’s offering curbside service at Supercharger: https://www.teslarati.com/mcdonalds-piggybacks-tesla-firebaugh-supercharger/ Genesis unveils GV60 EV crossover: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/genesis-gv60-revealed-then-there-were-three Green Car Reports says GV60 may get wireless charging: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1133317_exclusive-genesis-gv60-will-be-first-ev-to-include-wireless-battery-charging Mazda MX-30: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/2022-mazda-mx-30-a-decade-late-100-miles-short Tesla AI Day: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/tesla-ai-day-big-promises-big-picture-and-a-robot Why diversity on a team creating robots is necessary: https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/elon-musk-just-introduced-a-life-changing-idea-theres-only-1-big-problem-and-everyone-missed-it.html Mate Rimac says Rimac-developed technology will “be soon in high-volume Porsches”: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-20/rimac-founder-on-porsche-bugatti-deal-i-am-not-somebody-to-play-it-safe Porsche teases headlight of new concept to be shown at IAA Munich, believed to be new EV: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSo_AXzqftu/ GM recalls all Chevy Bolts from 2017-’22: https://insideevs.com/news/528025/expands-battery-recall-bolt-ev/ Ford teases “Eluminator” EV Crate Motor for SEMA 2021: https://twitter.com/FordPerformance/status/1428469907856019456 Forecast demand for F-150 Lightning double original projections: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/exclusive-ford-doubles-lightning-production-target-strong-pre-launch-demand-2021-08-23/ Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #28: Like a Deftly Thrown Bowling Ball
Arguably the most expensive episode of The Watt Car Podcast ever, co-hosts Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez discuss Rimac Nevera acceleration, how the Tesla Model S Plaid’s performance holds up against a car $2.3 million more expensive, and Lamborghini Countach hybrid sales have seemingly outpaced the Nevera. Also, Rivian eyes a new Texas production facility, Elon Musk trolls Rivian’s decision, and then Elon get trolled by a German chancellor candidate. And that’s only the beginning…Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESDragTimes drives Rimac Nevera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJKLJltnPQA and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUB1z5wr5p8 Tesla Model 3 out-sells Toyota Camry in Australia in first 7 months of 2021: https://thedriven.io/2021/08/09/ev-shift-is-under-way-tesla-model-3-sales-go-head-to-head-with-toyota-camry/ Rivian reportedly eyeing Texas for location of second plant: https://www.dallasnews.com/business/autos/2021/08/11/amazon-backed-electric-car-startup-in-talks-to-build-5-billion-factory-near-fort-worth/ Elon Musk tours Giga Berlin with chancellor candidate Armin Laschet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDFpOGg-22M Tesla owner, entrepreneur, and racer Blake Fuller swaps Model 3 steering wheel on Model S Plaid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL6Aa5RXO8I&t=2s Tesla reportedly quietly restores and then disables supercharging capability to salvaged vehicles: https://electrek.co/2021/08/12/tesla-starts-giving-back-supercharger-access-salvaged-vehicles/ Dethleffs, maker of E.Home Coco, actually owned by Thor Industries: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/ehome-coco-concept-makes-one-charge-trip-through-alps-could-a-powered-airstream-be-next AEM reveals the “Testang,” a fifth-generation Mustang with a Tesla Model S 90 (single) motor: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/aem-gives-a-sneak-peak-at-tesla-powered-fifth-gen-mustang Could Apple Car be built by Magna in Korea?: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2021/08/693_313622.htmlMusic courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast, Episode 27: Herbert’s Big Adventure
What a week! From U.S. President Joe Biden’s electrification executive order to new EPA standards to a possible Elon Musk biography, there was plenty to discuss on The Watt Car’s automotive electrification podcast. But wait, there’s more! Like VW CEO Herbert Diess having a big (and apparently disappointing) EV charging adventure, Qualcomm nosing in on Magna’s business, an 80 kWh, dual-motor travel trailer, and on and on…Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESWalter Isaacson working on Elon Musk biography: https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/05/walter-isaacson-is-working-on-a-biography-of-elon-musk/Model Y sales are starting in Europe, but cars coming from China: https://www.electrive.com/2021/08/09/first-tesla-model-y-units-arrive-in-europe/Biden signs electrification executive order: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/08/05/executive-order-on-strengthening-american-leadership-in-clean-cars-and-trucks/Here’s what The Watt Car has to say on the matter: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/tesla-excluded-from-biden-ev-event-lets-be-honest-whyEPA proposes increasing average fuel economy to 52 mpg by 2026: https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2021/08/epa-proposes-u-s-average-fuel-economy-at-52-mpg-by-2026/VW CEO Herbert Diess calls out Ionity fast-charging network: https://insideevs.com/news/524953/volkswagen-herbert-diess-criticizes-ionity/Plot Twist – Qualcomm tries to out-flank Magna in acquiring Veoneer: https://www.reuters.com/technology/qualcomm-offers-buy-automotive-tech-firm-veoneer-46-bln-2021-08-05/Tesla Chairwoman Robyn Denholm cashes out $22 million in shares: https://www.carscoops.com/2021/08/teslas-chairman-robyn-denholm-sells-22-million-worth-of-ev-makers-shares/Elon Musk says during earnings call that the Cybertruck would cost $1 million each if produced right now: https://insideevs.com/news/525021/tesla-cybertruck-one-million-price/E.Home Coco maker Dethleffs does real-world test of powered trailer concept: https://www.dethleffs.de/en/news/ehome-alps-challenge/Grind Hard Plumbing Co. joins forces with Rich Benoit to build an off-road Model 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7R-TSDjyx8Model S Plaid runs a 9.08 quarter-mile in St. Louis: https://youtu.be/UHbKXoO2jCIMusic courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast, Episode 26: Adventures in car washing
On this week’s The Watt Car automotive electrification podcast, co-hosts Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez discuss average car consumers, un-average billionaire CEOs, a new EV lap record at Laguna Seca, Magna continuing what seems like plans for EV domination, Mercedes-Benz gearing up to unveil more EVs, a potential EV Camaro, and more!Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESDid they or didn’t they? Elon Musk and Tim Cook: https://9to5mac.com/2021/07/30/elon-musk-wanted-to-be-apple-ceo-but-tim-cook-dropped-an-f-bomb-on-that-idea/Randy Pobst and Unplugged Performance’s Model S Plaid sets Laguna Seca EV record: https://twitter.com/UnpluggedTesla/status/1422019887824728066?s=20Magna-LG partnership: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/magna-the-most-important-ev-startup-you-probably-havent-heard-ofMercedes-Benz to show its first AMG EV, the EQE, at the IAA Mobility show in Munich: https://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/Lead-in-Electric-Mercedes-Benz-at-the-IAA-MOBILITY-2021.xhtml?oid=50905437Camaro rumored to be killed off in favor of EV performance sedan: https://www.thedrive.com/news/41722/gm-to-lean-on-gasoline-sales-to-support-electric-transitionTesla 2021.24 software update adds Disney+, “car wash” mode, TeslaCam updates for automatic saving of clips in collisions or airbag deployments, “Stay connected to Wi-Fi” (but still no embedded hotspot): https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-software-update-adds-disney-car-wash-mode-and-more/Grand jury indicts Trevor Milton, founder of electric carmaker Nikola, on three counts of fraud: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/29/us-prosecutors-charge-trevor-milton-founder-of-electric-carmaker-nikola-with-three-counts-of-fraud.htmlThe Verge offers a great Nikola headline: https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2021/8/3/22607724/nikola-earnings-hydrogen-truck-trevor-miltonElectrify America to phase out CHAdeMO chargers on its network: https://insideevs.com/news/522882/electrify-america-ends-chademo-installations/Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast, Episode 25: The Slinky Effect
It’s all yoke all the time on this week’s episode of The Watt Car podcast, although to their credit, neither co-host Edward A. Sanchez or Phil Royle are happy to talk about it – yet they still do. Moving on from Tesla news, Toyota doubles down (once again) on PHEVs, Mercedes-Benz goes all in on EVs, Bank of America predicts an EV battery shortage in the next five years, Tesla makes money in Q2 (this time without the need for selling regulatory credits), and more!Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESMarques Brownlee reviews his new Model S Plaid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyKQ7qtTJagElon says refreshed Model S/Xs will be yoke-only: https://electrek.co/2021/07/23/elon-musk-confirms-tesla-not-offer-regular-steering-wheel-model-s-x/Model S Plaid spotted at Nurburgring with conventional steering wheel: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-nurburgring-yoke-vs-steering-wheel-test/Toyota Research CEO says hybrids/PHEVs are more effective at reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions: https://medium.com/toyotaresearch/carbon-is-our-enemy-lets-use-everything-we-ve-got-to-fight-it-b38bfbc1f16Mercedes pledges to go all-EV by 2030: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/mercedes-benz-pledges-all-electric-lineup-by-2030Bank of America report shows EV battery shortage on the horizon: https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2021/07/automakers-facing-potential-ev-battery-shortage-as-early-as-2025/Tesla makes record quarterly profit without help of regulatory credits: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/26/22594778/tesla-q2-2021-earnings-revenue-profit-credits-emissions-bitcoinTesla opening up Supercharger system will make money: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-superchargers-estimated-to-make-25b-in-annual-revenue-when-opened-to-other-evs/Rivian reportedly looking for second U.S. manufacturing facility: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/exclusive-amazon-backed-rivian-confirms-plan-second-us-assembly-plant-2021-07-22/Lucid goes public after email snafu: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/26/22594177/lucid-motors-spac-nasdaq-saudi-arabia-ev-startupMusic courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast, Episode 24: A spider's web of charging cables
It’s stories galore on this week’s The Watt Car automotive electrification podcast, and none of them tie together. Still, that won’t stop co-hosts Edward A. Sanchez and Phil Royle as they tackle this week’s electrification news. From a TWC exclusive regarding the Tesla Cybertruck to "bring your own cable” charging to Superchargers for all, CARB aggressively tackling ICE ECU tunes, the end of the line for older Model S OTA updates, and more, this week’s podcast is a wild one.Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESIs the Telsa Cybertruck really the Model P?: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/exclusive-will-the-tesla-cybertruck-be-called-model-p-in-global-marketsCould "bring your own cable” be in America’s future?: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/byoc-could-bring-your-own-cable-ever-take-off-in-the-usTesla to open Superchargers to other cars: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/tesla-superchargers-for-everyone-the-real-story-explainedCARB’s ECU tune ban: https://www.thedrive.com/cars-101/41603/california-ecu-tune-flash-faq2015 and older Model S 3G connectivity will end come Feb. 2022: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-3g-att-connectivity-features/Tesla offers FSD as subscription service: https://electrek.co/2021/07/16/tesla-launches-full-self-driving-subscription-package-199-per-month/Jeep teases submerged Jeep: https://insideevs.com/news/521294/jeep-wrangler-electric-driving-submerged/Ford creates scent that makes people think of gasoline: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/16/22580508/ford-gas-perfume-premium-mach-eauMusic courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.Email comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -