This week’s episode of The Watt Car EV Podcast is a little different. From local EV car shows to exploring Rove charging, podcast hosts…

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Tesla Q1 earnings underwhelm, but aren’t a surprise. Also not a surprise was Subaru updating its Solterra specs. What was a surprise was Subaru’s…

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Forgive us — this week’s podcast was recorded before Trump changed the tariff situation again. Despite that, what we cover on this episode is very applicable because tariffs still…

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Zeekr announces 1,200 kW charging, but offers no details. Is this a plan, or a concept of a plan to counteract when BYD recently spoke of its 1,000 kW consumer-grade charging? Also…

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On this week’s podcast, we welcome guest Steve Griffith (NEMA’s Executive Director, Regulatory & Industry Affairs, Mobility) to discuss NEMA’s recent Power Export Permitting Standard…

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While America might fear Chinese EVs, it could be that the tables are turning and Chinese EV makers are now running scared from North America. What’s the story? Also…

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YouTuber Mark Rober puts Tesla’s camera-only tech against LiDAR in a Wile E. Coyote test, and guess who comes out ahead? Is this something Tesla knew…

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Volkswagen unveils its European ID.Every1, but with a small stature and short range, perhaps it’s best if this one stays overseas. Meanwhile, in America, Cadillac unveils the extended…

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What do you get when you combine 1,527hp with something that’s massively affordable? With crazy levels of power at door-buster pricing, is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra…

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This was a shocker: Peter Rawlinson steps down as Lucid’s CEO. Was it voluntary, who will replace him, and what does this mean for Lucid’s future? We don’t know the answers, but we do…

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Once again, Rivian finds itself at a tipping point. From billions in DOE loans potentially disappearing to the company making its van available to the (commercial) masses…

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On this week’s podcast, we dive into how federal political decisions could affect EV adoption. From the replacement of EV infrastructure with oil drilling, to how refineries work on a global scale…

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ot to get political…too late! Between potential tariffs and Elon Musk’s recent political escapades, it’s been a wild week. But it’s not all controversy on this week’s podcast, as we also discuss…

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First drives are out for Jeep’s first EV on U.S. soil, and the reviews are…mixed. The bigger question, though, might be whether the Wagoneer S is branded incorrectly from the get-go. Also…

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Trump’s back in the Oval Office, and with it comes a new direction for EVs. Namely, from infrastructure funding to emissions regulations, Trump is attempting to erase everything…

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It’s CES 2025, and we were in Vegas to experience it firsthand! This week, we bring you the highlights and main takeaways from the show, along with a glimpse at some off-the-record conversations…

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’s the New Year, and with that comes a lot of questions about what will happen in the EV world in the next 12 months. We discuss some of the major vehicle manufacturers and how the decisions…

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This week, we look at the recent influx of portable power stations, why many companies are getting into the game, why prices are dropping, and how EVs are likely to thank for the modern iteration…

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There are a few news items that are fluid and developing, like the Honda-Nissan merger. Why does this melding of manufacturers make sense? We dive into which company benefits…

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While it looks like the incoming Trump administration will dismantle many of the existing EV incentive programs, others may stay, which means the “drill, baby, drill” war cry could also turn into…

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