The Watt Car EV Podcast
Phil Royle and Ed Sanchez
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TWC Podcast #77: Lowering the Bottom Line
From an electrician’s bill to a random encounter with a Tesla owner, this episode kicks off with a trip down a rabbit hole. Onto the news, Herbert Diess might have lost his VW gig over a software boondoggle, Rivian rolls out its Amazon Prime van en masse, USPS orders *way* more EVs than anticipated, Tesla alumni launch an RV company, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESHerbert Diess out as VW CEO: https://insideevs.com/news/600575/volkswagen-group-fired-diess-because-software-unit-fiasco/Rivian Amazon Prime vans begin nationwide rollout: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazons-electric-delivery-vehicles-from-rivian-roll-out-across-the-u-s USPS ups its order of EVs: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1136569_usps-boosts-plan-for-electric-vehicles-half-of-future-fleet Tesla alumni start work on powered RV trailers: https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/13/meet-the-all-electric-rv-startup-steered-by-tesla-alumni/ Rivian camper van rumor: https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025-rivian-adventure-van-electric-off-road-overland-camper-rv/This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Alice PasqualMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #76: Rolling the Dice
Last week’s news is this week’s news, as the tail end of last week saw multiple notable EV unveiling. We seamlessly transition from that to the latest electrification happenings, including the Chevy Blazer EV, big rumors for Porsche, and Polestar taking on a performance giant, before playing a game of “what would you do if you were the CEO of Aston Martin?” For us, we’d roll the dice… Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESHyundai Ioniq 6 unveiled: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/hyundai-ioniq-6-official-specs-774-kwh-battery-300-mile-range Hyundai N Vision 74 concept: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/hyundai-n-vision-74-concept-the-better-ev-delorean Panasonic announces $4 billion investment in Kansas: https://news.panasonic.com/global/press/data/2022/07/en220714-3/en220714-3.html GM works with Pilot and EVgo for charging network: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/general-motors-pilot-evgo-collaborate-on-nationwide-fast-charge-network Chevy Blazer EV: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/2024-chevy-blazer-equinox-evs-show-gms-steady-approach-to-ev-dominance Rumors of flagship Porsche EV SUV: https://insideevs.com/news/598958/porsche-announces-plans-launch-new-high-end-electric-suv/ Polestar 3 crossover aims at Porsche Cayenne: https://www.autoblog.com/2022/07/17/polestar-3-electric-suv-price/ Could future Aston Martins be built on a Lucid platform: https://insideevs.com/news/598580/aston-martin-ev-platform/ Dodge Charger Jailbreak vs. Lucid Air GT Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2_9-P7P4eI&t=1s This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Alexas FotosMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast 75: I Haven’t Got The Bill Yet…
This week, one of The Watt Car Podcast’s co-hosts gets home Level 2 charging while the other one’s mother orders an EV. Onto the news, Rivian cuts jobs, Canoo catches a break, Volkswagen turns to Redwood Materials, Toyota pushes hybrids over EVs (again), the Hummer EV pollutes more than ICE, and much more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESRivian cutting 700 jobs: https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/11/23204199/rivian-electric-vehicles-layoffs-planned-manufacturing Walmart places order for 4,500 Canoo vans: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/07/walmart-is-buying-4500-electric-delivery-vehicles-from-canoo/ Volkswagen joins Toyota in selecting Redwood Materials as battery recycling partner: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/vw-america-teams-with-redwood-ev-battery-recycling-2022-07-12/ Toyota’s Chief Scientist Gil Pratt doubles-down on hybrids, again: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/evs-arent-only-answer-toyota-scientist-future-cars GM’s response to Hummer EV inefficiency: https://insideevs.com/news/598027/general-motors-replies-aceee-hummer-ev-study/ Rimac Nevera leaked EPA range rating: https://www.autoblog.com/2022/07/11/rimac-nevara-us-range-epa-carb-certification/ Ford files trademark applications for Thunder: https://electrek.co/2022/07/12/ford-trademarks-electric-versions-maverick-ranger-pickup-trucks/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Edward A. SanchezMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #74: In a Starbucks Parking Lot
Technical problems send one of The Watt Car Podcast’s hosts to a Starbucks for this week’s episode, but that doesn’t stop the fun, as we discuss Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian/Amazon van sightings in the wild, a Chevy Bolt rebate, towing with EV trucks, Rivian R1S reviews showing up like gangbusters, a possible Hyundai Ioniq 6 shooting brake, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESChevy Bolt retroactive rebate: https://www.cars.com/articles/chevrolet-to-retroactively-discount-some-bolt-evs-bolt-euvs-451338/ “Keep Your Daydream” YouTube channel tows an Airstream with an F-150 Lightning: https://youtu.be/3FmUcVHEJME “All Electric Family” YouTube channel tows an Airstream with a Rivian R1T: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSOczJ-c4wU Auto journalists going ga-ga for the Rivian R1S SUV:https://electrek.co/2022/07/06/rivian-r1s-review/ https://jalopnik.com/the-2022-rivian-r1s-is-the-rightful-heir-to-the-land-cr-1849142297 https://insideevs.com/reviews/596114/rivian-r1s-suv-first-drive-review/ https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a40514350/2022-rivian-r1s-drive/ Hyundai chief designer SangYup Lee hints at Ioniq 6 shooting brake: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/hyundai/ioniq-6/358279/new-hyundai-ioniq-6-n-sports-saloon-coming Fisker asking for $5,000 deposit from Ocean reservation holders: https://electrek.co/2022/07/05/fisker-asks-extra-5000-non-refundable-deposit-ocean-reservation-holders/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Mert GullerMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #73: Muffins for Watts
Should you expect your friends to pay to charge your EV? EV charging etiquette is the eternal question. Or, it’s the question we tackle this week. What’s the answer? We don’t know, but it might involve baking muffins. We also chat about a slew of EV sedan concepts that were unveiled this week, along with another EV sedan concept traveling 747 miles on a single charge, plus more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESEV charging etiquette: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/dear-mary-should-house-guests-pay-to-charge-their-electric-cars https://slate.com/technology/2022/06/electric-vehicle-charging-etiquette-guests.html Polestar 5: https://jalopnik.com/the-polestar-5-will-take-on-porsche-and-tesla-with-884-1849113294 Hyundai Ioniq 6: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/hyundai-ioniq-6-built-for-passion-not-practicality VW ID.Aero: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/volkswagen-idaero-breaking-the-crossover-curse McMurtry Automotive Speirling EV at Goodwood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JYp9eGC3Cc Ford’s 1,900hp EV van: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40392852/ford-supervan-4-goodwood-debut/ Mercedes-Benz EQXX concept goes 747 miles on a single charge: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/mercedes-vision-eqxx-ev-concept-stuttgart-to-silverstone-range-record/ Elon Musk considers paid advertising for Tesla: https://electrek.co/2022/06/22/elon-musk-tesla-advertise-counter-media-bias/ Trevor Milton faces new fraud charges: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/nikola-founder-trevor-milton-faces-new-fraud-charge-2022-06-22/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Alina KarpenkoMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #72: The Quickening of EV Chargers
This week, we look at EV charging speeds, towing, road trips, battery recycling, autonomous driving safety, fast Kias, EV hot rods, and whether the EV charger Quickening has begun. We hope many will survive, but when it comes to companies making EV chargers, perhaps there can be only one.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESEnovix claims charging speed of 0-80 percent in 5 minutes: https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/337171-new-ev-battery-reaches-98-percent-capacity-in-less-than-ten-minutes Toyota Partners with Redwood Materials: https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/toyota-redwood-materials-collaborate-recycled-batteries/ TWC Episode 54, an interview with AEM’s Lawson Mollica: https://www.thewattcar.com/podcast/twc-podcast-54-an-interview-with-aems-lawson-mollica Blink Charging acquires SemaConnect: https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/06/20220617-blink.html NHTSA claims ~70% of Level 2 semi-autonomous driving crashes from 2021 involved Teslas: https://insideevs.com/news/592878/nhtsa-adas-crash-data-tesla-first/ Kia EV6 GT to debut at Goodwood: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1136198_dynamic-debut-ev6-gt-kia-most-powerful-car Salvage to Salvage builds 1,200 hp dual Tesla motor Chevy C10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz25HrCujJE This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Anis RahmanMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #71: Power That’ll Blow Your Mind
The MCS charging standard is officially revealed, so it’s time to geek out over 1,250 volt, 3,000 amp EV charging — that’s enough to blow your mind! That was big news, but it didn’t stop us from also chatting about EV tax credits, trouble in Ford Mach-E paradise, the teased Chevy Blazer EV, Tesla Model Y sales stats, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESCharIN’s Megawatt Charging System (MCS) revealed: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/megawatt-charging-system-beginning-of-the-end-for-hydrogen CharIN on The Watt Car Podcast #39: https://www.thewattcar.com/podcast/twc-podcast-39-episode-39-megawatt-charging-with-charin Auto executives urge Congress to lift sales restriction on EV tax credit: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/exclusive-us-automaker-ceos-toyota-urge-congress-lift-ev-tax-credit-cap-2022-06-13/ Ford Mach-E costs increase: https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/15/amid-recalls-ford-says-costs-to-build-mustang-mach-e-are-skyrocketing/ Ford halts sales of Mach-E: https://insideevs.com/news/592075/ford-mustang-mache-safety-recall-stop-sale/amp/ Chevy teases the Blazer EV ahead of July 18 reveal: https://insideevs.com/news/591853/2024-chevrolet-blazer-ev-ss-teaser/ Tesla Model Y represents 1 in 3 EV registrations in U.S.: https://cleantechnica.com/2022/06/13/tesla-model-y-1-out-of-every-3-new-evs-registered-in-us-in-2022/ Tesla Fremont plant now producing more units than at peak of NUMMI era: https://electrek.co/2022/06/11/tesla-produces-more-cars-fremont-factory-than-gm-toyota/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art courtesy AmosMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #70: An Ed Talk
It’s a thought-provoking episode this week as we head back two years to a TEDx talk that needs a little unpacking. Along the way, we discuss EV efficiency compared to raw ICE and hybrid powertrains, electricity sources, pollution, climate change, battery life, human rights issues, and more.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESGraham Conway’s TEDx talk: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/robust-renewables-the-missing-piece-to-completing-the-virtuous-cycle-of-evs Rubber pollution from EVs: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135856_bigger-batteries-evs-boost-particulate-emissions-from-tires-study California's drought means a decrease in hydroelectric power in the state: https://jalopnik.com/californias-drought-is-making-everything-less-green-in-1849022514 Tesla Advanced Battery Research partners with Dalhousie University for 100 year battery: https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-team-presents-new-battery-design-that-could-last-100-years California legislators propose bill to offer $2,000 rebate to do EV conversion on older ICE vehicles: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/the-manifold/2022-06-02/ Toyota unveils home battery pack, similar in concept to Tesla Powerwall: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/36615119.html China’s BYD purchases six African mines to secure future lithium supplies: https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/china-byd-snaps-up-six-african-lithium-mines-to-get-ten-years-supply-of-ev-battery-materials This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art courtesy Mick TruytsMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #69: Don't Call It a Comeback
This week, we dive into the return of the DeLorean, this time as a four-seater EV with massive gullwing doors. The Alpha 5 isn’t the only wild EV concept to debut, though, as Bentley’s 1,341 hp steampunk cruiser is a stunner that’s certainly worth considering. From there, we discuss Seattle’s master plan to install Level 2 chargers on light poles by request, new car buyers increasing in their electrification interests, and more. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESDeLorean is back…again: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/delorean-alpha-5-the-80s-legend-reimagined Bentley’s 1,341 hp EV: https://www.drive.com.au/news/bentley-ceo-promises-1000kw-first-ev/ City of Seattle installing power-pole mounted L2 chargers by request: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135966_seattle-is-installing-curbside-ev-charging-by-request-for-those-without-off-street-parking Global “electrified” consideration for new car buyers: https://electrek.co/2022/05/27/52-percent-global-car-buyers-want-to-purchase-ev/ https://www.ey.com/en_gl/automotive-transportation/mobility-consumer-index-wave-3 This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art courtesy Samuel ChlpikMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #68: A Perfect Battery Storm
This week, we spot Lucids in the wild. We also discuss towing with EVs, including a recent claim that a Tesla Model X towed a flashy $285,000 travel trailer while retaining 71% of its range. In other news, the Chevy Silverado EV may receive twin charging ports, Supercharger cords might be too short, Tesla tops California Q1 new-car sales, EV batteries might be a long-term holdup when it comes to ICE cost parity, and more! Subscribe to 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 X tows a $285,000 Bowlus travel trailer: https://insideevs.com/news/586688/tesla-model-x-achieves-71percent-its-epa-range-while-towing-bowlus-rv/ Silverado EV rumored to get dual charge ports: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135923_gm-patent-electric-trucks-evs-fast-charging-dual-charge-ports Tesla tops the Q1 sales list for new cars sold in California: https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-model-y-model-3-california-q1-2022/ Elon says Tesla will have driverless cars in one year…again: https://electrek.co/2022/05/22/elon-musk-tesla-self-driving-cars-without-human-driver-next-year/ EVs reaching cost-parity with ICE? Maybe not: https://www.thedrive.com/news/rising-material-costs-could-make-evs-cost-more-not-less-by-2026 This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art courtesy RivianMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #67: Approved as Submitted
The reviews are in, and it looks like the Ford F-150 Lightning is a hit! But still, there’s an elephant in the room that needs addressing — so that’s what we do. Beyond that, Ford is considering using LFP batteries, but for which EVs? Then we discuss EVs at the racetrack, chargers down and out in San Francisco, a 1,000 hp Porsche 718 EV, and much more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESF-150 Lightning first-drive reviews:https://www.theverge.com/23065908/ford-f150-lightning-electric-truck-first-drive-specs-road-bluecruise https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/05/the-most-important-ev-of-the-decade-we-drive-the-f-150-lightning/ https://www.autoblog.com/2022/05/11/2022-ford-lightning-review/ https://electrek.co/2022/05/11/ford-f-150-lightning-big/ https://insideevs.com/reviews/585014/ford-f150lightning-first-drive-review/ Ford looking at use of LFP batteries: https://electrek.co/2022/05/12/ford-hints-lfp-batteries-mustang-mach-e-f-150-lightning/ EVs at the racetrack: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/evs-and-racetracks-does-it-work Approximately 25% of EV charging stations in the San Francisco Bay Area are broken or non-functional: https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-car-charging-reliability-broken-stations-ev-2022-5 Porsche builds 1,000+ hp 718 Cayman EV prototype: https://www.thedrive.com/news/porsche-built-a-1073-hp-cayman-gt4-clubsport-and-its-electric Canoo might not make it another 12 months: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/canoo-tumbles-ev-maker-issues-214954610.html California briefly had nearly 100% of power supplied by renewable sources: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/05/02/for-the-first-time-in-history-california-was-100-powered-by-renewable-energy/ Heavier weight of EVs could result in tire emissions worse than exhaust emissions: https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/05/20220513-ea.html This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Dark AthenaMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #66: Ship Up or Shape Out
Home charging woes continue for co-host Edward A. Sanchez, although the latest news is good news. After that, it’s into the news we go, discussing CATL possibly coming to the States, Ford making a stand against its dealers, Tesla’s Model S and X getting a pivoting center screen (or did they always have them), EV tire replacement costs, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESCATL reportedly looking at manufacturing sites in U.S., Germany: https://electrek.co/2022/05/06/catl-reportedly-vetting-sites-for-us-battery-production-to-support-bmw-and-ford/ Ford transitioning dealership model: https://fordauthority.com/2022/05/ford-dealers-will-likely-switch-over-to-new-business-model-by-2023/ Ford introduces E-Transit Custom for Europe: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2022/05/09/All-Electric-E-Transit-Custom.html Tesla Model S/X gets swivel center screen: https://twitter.com/teslafrunk/status/1521539727215587328 , https://youtu.be/jSP2yVpcd3s?t=212 Zach Shahan’s Model 3 steering wheel cracking: https://cleantechnica.com/2022/05/07/peeling-tesla-model-3-steering-wheel-25000-mile-review-update/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Matteo MiliddiMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #65: Barfing Out Energy
In a refreshing turn of events, a Lexus (and Toyota by proxy) representative admits that the future is EV. Ford sees a bright electric future, too, especially with its Home Integration System powered by an F-150 Lightning. Speaking of the Lightning, Ford bumped up the EV truck’s specs in almost all regards. Plus, we get back on our BYOC soap box. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESLexus chief engineer talks EVs: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135746_lexus-engineering-boss-800-volt-system-done-electric-is-the-future Ford Lightning backup power system pricing: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/ford-f-150-lightning-home-integration-priced-at-3895-how-will-it-play-in-peoria Ford reveals official ratings for Lightning: https://electrek.co/2022/05/02/f-150-lightning-deliveries-begin-with-even-more-horsepower-payload-capacity-plus-real-time-range-estimates-while-towing/ VW, BP team up for “Flexpole” chargers in Europe: https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/news/2022/04/volkswagen-group-and-bp-launch-strategic-partnership-to-rapidly-.html# Cory Bullis at Flo interview: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/twc-podcast-45-street-side-charging-an-interview-with-flos-cory-bullis This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Stephen LeonardiMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #64: Putting On My “Deal With It” Sunglasses
This week, Phil Royle spots a super rare EV in the wild while Ed Sanchez gets interviewed by CNET’s Roadshow – and that’s not even the biggest EV news of the week! The Corvette gets electrified, Ford starts production on the Lightning and teases a second electric pickup, Ram tries to steal Ford’s thunder, Chevy gets in on the truck action with more Silverado EV news, Henrik Fisker flees Twitter, and more, all on episode 64 of 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 NOTESEd Sanchez appears in CNET’s Roadshow article: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/american-electric-vehicle-analysis/ EV misinformation goes both ways: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/ev-misinformation-it-goes-both-ways What does the electric Corvette mean for iconic sports car brands: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/electrifying-the-c8-corvette-are-icons-losing-their-soul-or-gaining-performance Potential second electric Ford pickup: https://www.motortrend.com/news/new-ford-electric-pickup-truck-2023-f150-lightning-production-launch/ Ram Tweets “time to steal some thunder”: https://twitter.com/RamTrucks/status/1518577924479365121 Chevy Shows off features of upcoming Silverado EV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g51yI3M7jyA Elon Musk is buying Twitter, so Henrik Fisker leaves Twitter: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-25/fisker-ceo-s-twitter-account-disappears-after-musk-acquisition Lucid gets contract for 100,000 cars: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/lucid-lands-contract-sell-100000-evs-saudi-arabia This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Zachary KadolphMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #63: A Snowball of Misery
We’re a day late with the podcast, but we have a good excuse – and good EV stories to chew on. But first, Ed explains how life has served him a giant snowball of misery when it comes to his personal EV nirvana. From there, we move to BMW EV news with the i7, Tesla stopping its buyback lease program, 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 NOTESBMW CEO says we shouldn't rely solely on EVs: https://insideevs.com/news/580463/bmw-ceo-once-again-warns-going-all-electric-is-not-good-idea/ BMW proclaims Tesla’s EV dominance over: https://www.thestreet.com/technology/bmw-has-a-defiant-message-for-elon-musk-and-tesla Behold, the BMW i7: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/2023-bmw-7-series-straddles-ice-and-ev-worlds Tesla ends lease buyouts: https://insideevs.com/news/580327/tesla-ends-lease-buyouts-all-vehicles-starting-april-15-2022/ No more free Tesla chargers: https://insideevs.com/news/580350/tesla-no-longer-includes-mobile-charger/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Pauline BernfeldMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #62: It’s Confirmation Bias
Prompted by a provably misleading social media meme, this week we tackle truths and fictions surrounding electric vehicles. Be warned, this episode is not all battery-powered rainbows and unicorns, as we celebrate EVs for what they can do while also noting their shortcomings. The takeaway? Regardless of where you fall on the electrification debate, confirmation bias is the true danger.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 NOTES“John Koth – At a Friend’s BBQ” meme: https://www.reddit.com/r/electricvehicles/comments/q06d73/saw_this_on_fb_seems_inaccurate_thought_and_facts/ Initial/long-term environmental impact: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ac5142 Recycling EV batteries: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2021/09/22/ford-redwood-materials-battery-recycling.html Supply chain issues: https://moneyweek.com/investments/commodities/industrial-metals/604306/china-cobalt-electric-car-batteries Infrastructure not fully mature: https://evadoption.com/ev-charging-stations-statistics/charging-stations-by-state/ Real cost of charging: https://www.electricchoice.com/electricity-prices-by-state/ EV efficiency in India: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1082184_dirtiest-country-for-electric-cars-india-cleanest-paraguay This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Andre HunterMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #61: Sports Car Fondness Runs Deep With You
Is the Lotus Eletre electric SUV the end for Lotus? Is VinFast going to be the next big non-American American automotive manufacturer? What does GM’s and Honda’s new deal mean for the Sony car? Is the Chevy Bolt’s return to production significant? We answer all of these questions, as well as discuss Hertz ordering Polestars, Tesla testing a Lucid, battery warrantees, and space cars, all 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 NOTESLotus Eletre: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/2023-lotus-eletre-sacrilege-or-evolution VinFast announces U.S. production facility in North Carolina: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/pho-sure-vinfast-commits-to-north-carolina-plant GM and Honda expand partnership: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135501_gm-and-honda-expand-partnership-with-range-of-affordable-evs-expected-by-2027 Chevy Bolt is back: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2022/04/04/gm-resumes-bolt-production-after-months-downtime-recall/9460664002/ Hertz orders Polestars: https://www.electrek.co/2022/04/04/hertz-ordering-up-to-65000-electric-vehicles-polestar Is Tesla testing a Lucid Air?: https://youtu.be/ut-wOHf3uqY Fisker confirms battery warranty: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135499_fisker-confirms-10-year-battery-and-powertrain-warranty-for-ocean-ev Lexus gets a yoke: https://electrek.co/2022/04/05/lexus-rz-450e-pictures-unveiling/ NASA signs contract with Canoo: https://electrek.co/2022/04/05/nasa-contracts-canoo-to-build-evs-that-will-transport-astronauts-to-launchpad-for-artemis-missions/ Nissan announces Lunar Terrain Vehicle for NASA: https://electrek.co/2022/04/05/nissan-announces-it-is-designing-a-lunar-terrain-vehicle-for-nasa-alongside-teledyne-and-sierra-space/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by jhathomeMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #60: Where Civilized People Charge
This week, we crunch the numbers to determine just how expensive charging an EV is, as well as offer some tips for those looking to outfit their home for their first EV. From there, it’s onto the news with California’s proposed gas-tax offset that will also payout to EV owners, NHTSA resets CAFE standards, potentially costing Stellantis dearly, Electrify America builds EV charging stations for civilized people, 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 NOTESCalifornia governor proposes $400 debit cards to offset gas tax: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/03/23/newsom-gas-relief-400-checks-no-tax-hike-00019800 NHTSA reverses Trump-era CAFE standards: https://www.thestreet.com/investing/tesla-gets-a-big-win-that-may-cost-legacy-carmakers-millions Electrify America envisions the future of charging stations: https://media.electrifyamerica.com/en-us/releases/175 KW claims 7% range boost with coilovers: https://insideevs.com/news/575573/kw-suspension-v3-cupra-born/ Sandy Munro gets a Rivian R1T: https://youtu.be/0O6kD5cBTOw This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art courtesy Electrify AmericaMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #59: All Apoplectic About It
This week see’s a Tesla OTA update received, as well as Ford F-150 Lightning economy numbers leaked. Beyond that, Audi unveils its stunning A6 Avant e-tron concept, Porsche primes its fans for an all-electric 718 lineup, Herbert Diess heads to Texas, MotorTrend drives the Subaru Solterra, 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 NOTESFord F-150 Lightning economy numbers: https://insideevs.com/news/574208/ford-f150-lightning-epa-range/ Audi debuts A6 Avent e-tron concept: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/audi-unveils-stunning-a6-e-tron-avant-wagon-concept InsideEVs speculates RS6 e-tron in the works : https://insideevs.com/news/574638/rs6-etron/ Porsche says next-gen 718 (Boxster/Cayman) will be exclusively EV: https://insideevs.com/news/574443/porsche-718-electric-only-coming-2025/ Porsche aims for 80% of sales to be EVs by 2030: https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2022/company/porsche-annual-press-conference-financial-year-2021-annual-and-sustainability-report-27739.html Herbert Diess visits Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-gigafactory-texas-vs-volkswagen-wolfsburg-ev-plant/ MotorTrend drives the Subaru Solterra: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2023-subaru-solterra-first-drive-review/ On again, off again Apple car: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/apple-car-team-is-no-more-mass-production-by-2025-now-in-doubt-184147.html Could Apple car be built by Porsche: https://cleantechnica.com/2022/03/21/rumor-2025-apple-car-will-be-built-by-porsche/ Steve Wozniak buys a Lucid: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/steve-wozniak-bought-electric-car-tesla Physics theory hypothesis 10 second charging: https://scitechdaily.com/new-quantum-technology-to-make-charging-electric-cars-as-fast-as-pumping-gas/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art courtesy Dmitry UlitinMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #58: Rivianpalooza
This week’s show gets right to the point – following a digression about spotting a Mercedes-Benz EQB in the wild, as well as a tire rotation on a Tesla Model 3. Then we get to the point: Rivian is back in the news, this time with LFP batteries, heat pumps, dual- and single-motor versions of its R1T and R1S, and more. Rivian also snags major talent from Magna! Plus, BMW buys Alpina, Mate Rimac and Elon Musk meet, 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 looks to LFP batteries: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/10/rivian-changing-battery-cells-to-lfp-following-tesla-and-high-nickel.html Other Rivian upgrades: https://insideevs.com/news/572896/rivian-new-tech-under-development/ Tesla bumps pricing: https://insideevs.com/news/573642/tesla-increased-prices-all-models/ Rivian snags Magna Steyr executive: https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/rivian-hires-magna-steyr-executive-frank-klein-coo BMW buys Alpina: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/why-alpina-fits-perfectly-into-bmws-electric-future Mate Rimac meets Elon Musk: https://www.croatiaweek.com/mate-rimac-and-elon-musk-hang-out-in-new-york/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art courtesy RivianMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #57: Drinking the Wolfsburg Kool-Aid
On this episode, we geek out over the recently unveiled VW ID.Buzz. Sure, it’s basically a gussied up minivan, but this years-in-the-making retro people mover is exactly what the world needs, and the specs look spot on. Yes, there’s other EV news involving nickel prices on the rise, Rivian backtracking, Sony partnering with Honda, GM partnering with PG&E, a Blazer SS EV tease, and more, but this week, it’s mostly us drinking the Wolfsburg Kool-Aid.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 NOTESNickel prices are increasing: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-evs-1k-price-increase-nickel-prediction-morgan-stanley/ Rivian backtracks on price increase: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/rivian-increases-pricing-of-r1t-and-r1s-predatory-or-inevitable Ed is in the news: https://cbs12.com/news/local/soaring-gas-prices-increases-demand-for-electric-vehicles VW ID.Buzz unveil: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/volkswagen-idbuzz-official-reveal-pricing-specs-and-availability Sony partners with Honda: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/sony-announces-ev-partnership-with-honda GM partnering with PG&E: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135252_gm-future-evs-home-power-bidirectional-california-pilot-program GM reveals 20 second video of its Blazer EV SS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlnhukZnAwQ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art courtesy VolkswagenMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #56: The Lorax of Teslas
This week’s podcast involves Ukrainian supply chain issues doubled with public EV chargers in Russia getting hacked. From there, podcast cohost Phil Royle speaks for the Tesla owners who cannot speak for themselves – specifically, his podcast cohost Edward A. Sanchez regarding his most recent Model 3 service. In other electrification news, Ford splits in two as well as announces pricing for its Power Station Pro, Rivian increases pricing, Bugatti plans to electrify the Chiron, Model S and X yoke developments, 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 NOTESVW supply chain issue in Ukraine: https://insideevs.com/news/570472/ukraine-crisis-stops-vw-evproduction/ Russian EV chargers get hacked: https://www.vice.com/en/article/akvya5/russian-electric-vehicle-chargers-hacked-tell-users-putin-is-a-dickhead Model 3 side repeater replacement: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/being-a-beta-tester-why-im-not-upset Ford splits company into two pieces: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/ford-reorganizes-around-core-ice-ev-competencies Ford Power Station Pro priced at $1,310: https://electrek.co/2022/03/01/ford-launches-bi-directional-home-charging-station-surprisingly-good-price/ Rivian increases pricing of its quad motor R1T and R1S by $12k: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135198_rivian-raises-prices-for-r1t-and-r1s-electric-trucks-by-up-to-12-000-adds-dual-motor-versions Mate Rimac says successor to Bugatti Chiron will be “Heavily Electrified”: https://www.motor1.com/news/570469/bugatti-chiron-sucessor-heavily-electrified-mate-rimac/ Tesla may be considering a regular steering wheel for the Model S: https://electrek.co/2022/02/24/tesla-cracking-yoke-steering-wheel-offer-option-regular-round-wheel/ Tesla yoke center horn may work one day: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-steering-yoke-push-center-horn-update-model-s-model-x/ WiTricity announces wireless charger in development for Model 3: https://witricity.com/newsroom/press-releases/witricity-unveils-plans-for-aftermarket-wireless-ev-charging-solution/ Tesla reportedly looking at building second factory in China: https://insideevs.com/news/569781/tesla-planning-new-shanghai-factory/ USPS moves forward with plan to purchase 90% ICE mail trucks: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-23/postal-service-seals-gasoline-trucks-deal-shuns-biden-ev-plea Toyota bZ4x gets one year of free charging from EVgo: https://www.evgo.com/press-release/evgo-toyota-announce-new-agreement-provide-fast-charging-bz4x-customers/ Jeep unveils first electric Jeep: https://www.teslarati.com/stellantis-all-electric-jeep-unveil/ DeLorean to come back as an EV: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39194213/delorean-electric-vehicle-new/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art courtesy Taylor HeeryMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #55: Leaning into Inefficiency
From seeing rare EVs in the wild to answering reader’s letters, this week’s The Watt Car Podcast jumps right into the good stuff. From there, we discuss the possibility of a range-extended Ram electrified pickup, Toyota’s internal combustion hydrogen V-8, the VW ID.4’s range boost, General Motors leaning into inefficiency with its Hummer EV EPA rating, 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 NOTESRam planning “range-extended” EV truck: https://www.evpulse.com/news/ram-trucks-to-introduce-a-ram-1500-electric-with-a-range-extender Toyota’s internal combustion hydrogen V8: https://carbuzz.com/news/toyota-has-interesting-plans-for-a-v8-tundra 2022 ID.4 gets increased range: https://insideevs.com/news/569208/2022-vw-id4-epa-ratings/ Hummer EV range revealed: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39049358/2022-gmc-hummer-ev-pickup-epa-specs Former VinFast CEO Michael Lohscheller Named President at Nikola Motors: https://nikolamotor.com/press_releases/michael-lohscheller-named-nikola-motor-president-154 This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art Courtesy General MotorsMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #54: An Interview with AEM's Lawson Mollica
This week, we dive deep into a Mustang EV conversion with AEM’s Director of Marketing and PR Lawson Mollica. From AEM’s EV line of electronics to the nuts and bolts of the company’s “Testang” Tesla/Mustang conversion to our spending time behind the wheel at an autocross, this week’s podcast reveals what the future of hot rodding looks like.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 NOTESFind out more about AEM EV and its Testang here: https://www.aemev.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evIj0Bb-s2o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl7kkwK7bk0 Hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art by Phil RoyleMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
TWC Podcast #53: Fifth Mover Advantage
Welcome to the rEVolution, Ram! On this week’s The Watt Car Podcast, we discuss Ram’s entrance into the EV truck space, along with 3G connectivity issues for public EV chargers, Hyundai reentering the Japanese market with EVs and fuel cells, never ending USPS mail truck drama, 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 NOTESRam Revolution: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/ram-revolution-johnny-come-lately-or-game-changer JuiceBar offers to upgrade to 4G: https://electrek.co/2022/02/03/as-3g-service-begins-to-shutdown-juicebar-is-offering-a-trade-up-program-to-replace-other-companies-dated-ev-chargers-with-4g-models/ Hyundai to reenter Japanese market with EVs: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-02-03/hyundai-jumps-back-into-japan-market-selling-electric-cars-online Hyundai Ioniq Electric does well in UK’s MOT: https://www.carscoops.com/2022/02/the-hyundai-ioniq-electric-has-the-best-mot-pass-rate-for-an-ev-in-the-uk/ USPS mail truck drama: https://cleantechnica.com/2022/02/03/the-battle-over-electric-vehicles-for-usps-heats-up/ Oshkosh mail truck MPG: https://www.nrdc.org/experts/patricio-portillo/time-stamp-out-dirty-trucks-post-office President Biden says the “T” word: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-president-joe-biden-video-says-the-word/ Wireless freeway charging in the news: https://jalopnik.com/wireless-charging-highways-will-soon-face-their-toughes-1848476127https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1132979_wireless-ev-charging-via-highway-pavement-to-be-tested-in-indiana https://www.rideapart.com/news/556895/stellantis-arena-del-futuro-project/ 84% of new cars sold in Norway in January ‘22 were electric: https://thedriven.io/2022/02/03/norways-stunning-new-ev-numbers-84-of-new-car-sales-in-january-all-electric/ Hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art courtesy RamMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -