By Phil Royle — Oct. 5, 2023
Battles heat up in the EV world. In the SUV market, Tesla raises (or perhaps lowers) the bar with a less expensive RWD Model Y, while Honda unveils its competitively equipped Prologue. In the pickup arena, Ford reveals the Flash version of its F-150 Lightning, offering long range with affordable features, while Rivian stuffs a 149 kWh battery in its chassis. And in the tuner world, EV swaps are getting sweeter, as a Tesla-powered Fiero proves. And that’s not all we talk about on this week’s podcast!
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SHOW NOTES
Tesla offers RWD Model Y in the U.S.: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-rear-wheel-drive-u-s/
Honda Prologue specs: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45209379/2024-honda-prologue-details-revealed/
Ford announces F-150 Lightning Flash trim: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/ford-f-150-lightning-flash-the-value-sweet-spot
Ford F-150 Lightning Sales down: https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/2023/10/04/Q3%202023%20Sales%20Final%20Release.pdf
TFL Truck compares F-150 EcoBoost, Chevy Silverado EV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSJaNPQWBaM
Rivian introduces “Max Pack” 149 kWh battery pack: https://www.thedrive.com/news/rivian-r1t-with-410-mile-range-arrives-with-huge-new-max-pack-battery
Aston Martin reveals $800,000 998-hp, hybrid Valhalla supercar: https://www.thedrive.com/news/aston-martin-valhalla-a-mid-engined-beast-with-twin-turbo-v8-3-electric-motors-998-hp
Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis going NACS?:
https://electrek.co/2023/09/29/hyundai-kia-seen-taking-tesla-charger-photos-is-nacs-support-imminent/
Tesla-swapped Pontiac Fiero: https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-swapped-pontiac-fiero-is-like-a-tesla-roadster-from-an-alternate-timeline
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode cover by Alwi Alaydrus
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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