Waymo’s in the news, for honking a lot…again. Same honks, different city. We discuss the many questions surrounding this phenomenon. Also on this week’s podcast…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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Waymo’s in the news, for honking a lot…again. Same honks, different city. We discuss the many questions surrounding this phenomenon. Also on this week’s podcast…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Afeela is pushing hard, but when it comes to this Honda-Sony collaboration our Spidey Senses are tingling. Also on this week’s podcast, congress tackles California’s authority…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Have automakers been naming their EVs incorrectly all these years? By dropping the “ID” and swapping to its traditional naming conventions, VW seems to think so…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Does branding matter? Yes! Does it matter for GM’s Ultium technology and Toyota’s bZ4X crossover EV? Probably not, and on this week’s podcast, we talk about…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The Cadillac Celestiq exists and reviews are appearing – but at a $340k price point, does anyone care? Also on this episode, Tesla sales continue to decline…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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…
BY PHIL ROYLE