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Tesla Superchargers for Everyone – The Real Story, Explained
Jul 21

Jul 21 Tesla Superchargers for Everyone – The Real Story, Explained

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion, electric

This past week, various blog posts and news outlets have proclaimed “Tesla Opening Supercharger Network to All EVs,” with reactions ranging from “About time” to “Elon is my hero”…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

BYOC – Could Bring Your Own Cable Ever Take Off in the U.S.?
Jul 20

Jul 20 BYOC – Could Bring Your Own Cable Ever Take Off in the U.S.?

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion, electric, plug-in

One of the most interesting developments in the last decade with the increase in popularity with EVs is what different strategies various regions and countries have taken in terms of infrastructure and code…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

What Brand Sells the Second-Highest Percentage of EVs in the U.S.? The Answer May Surprise You
Jul 19

Jul 19 What Brand Sells the Second-Highest Percentage of EVs in the U.S.? The Answer May Surprise You

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion, electric

It’s no mystery which brand currently sells the highest number of EVs in the U.S. That would be Tesla, since it only sells EVs. Until Rivian and Lucid start sales, it will maintain that distinction…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

TWC Podcast, Episode 23: The buzzword meter is off the charts
Jul 15

Jul 15 TWC Podcast, Episode 23: The buzzword meter is off the charts

Phil Royle
opinion

Co-hosts Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez meet up in person between podcast recordings, and Model 3 charging shenanigans ensue…

BY PHIL ROYLE

When the Last Engine Roars – Rage and Nostalgia Over ICE’s Slow Disappearance
Jul 14

Jul 14 When the Last Engine Roars – Rage and Nostalgia Over ICE’s Slow Disappearance

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion, electric

The enthusiast community has reacted to the rise of EVs with a combination of curiosity and existential rage and dread.…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

Stellantis EV Day 2021 – Bold Claims, New Image
Jul 9

Jul 9 Stellantis EV Day 2021 – Bold Claims, New Image

Edward A. Sanchez
electric

This week, Stellantis held its EV Day, in which the European/American transnational OEM announced its commitment to electrification over its 14 brands…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

TWC Podcast, Episode 22: Not Soulless, Just Sterile
Jul 8

Jul 8 TWC Podcast, Episode 22: Not Soulless, Just Sterile

Phil Royle
opinion

On this week’s episode of The Watt Car automotive electrification podcast, co-host Edward A. Sanchez has his dreams come true with the news that EV supercar maker Rimac now owns Bugatti…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Rimac Takes Majority Control of Bugatti, New Entity Named Rimac Group
Jul 5

Jul 5 Rimac Takes Majority Control of Bugatti, New Entity Named Rimac Group

Edward A. Sanchez
electric

In an inescapable indication of how the automotive landscape is changing, and relatively young companies are taking the lead in innovation and technological development, comes the announcement…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

Volvo Lays Out Its Electrified Future
Jul 5

Jul 5 Volvo Lays Out Its Electrified Future

Edward A. Sanchez
electric

On June 30, Volvo gave a detailed look at its future product roadmap, and its commitment to electrification. In addition to its future powertrain strategy, it also outlined…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

The E-Legend EL1 shows promise for car enthusiasts in an EV world
Jul 2

Jul 2 The E-Legend EL1 shows promise for car enthusiasts in an EV world

Phil Royle
opinion, electric

We’ve posed the question many times on our podcast: When it comes to capturing the imagination of true automotive enthusiasts, can any EV match the “soul” of an ICE performance vehicle?

BY PHIL ROYLE

TWC Podcast, Episode 21: An interview with Karma Automotive’s Jeff Holland
Jul 1

Jul 1 TWC Podcast, Episode 21: An interview with Karma Automotive’s Jeff Holland

Phil Royle
opinion

This week on The Watt Car podcast, co-hosts Edward A. Sanchez and Phil Royle welcome Jeff Holland, Director of Public Relations at Karma Automotive…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Some Say Level 2 Charging Should Be Free – Should It?
Jun 28

Jun 28 Some Say Level 2 Charging Should Be Free – Should It?

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion

Being a capitalist at heart, I believe it is in the long-term interest of any business operating within the realm of EVs or related services to have standalone profitability or at least (economic) sustainability…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

Tesla Model 3 Ranked as Most-American Car – What Does That Mean, and Does it Still Matter?
Jun 25

Jun 25 Tesla Model 3 Ranked as Most-American Car – What Does That Mean, and Does it Still Matter?

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion, electric

Cars.com just released its 2021 American-Made Index Report, and for the first time in the report’s history, an EV made the top spot, the 2021 Tesla Model 3. The term “Most American” is fraught with peril…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

TWC Podcast, Episode 20: The Tesla yoke of minivans
Jun 24

Jun 24 TWC Podcast, Episode 20: The Tesla yoke of minivans

Phil Royle
opinion

When it comes to EVs, charging is kind of important, so this week, The Watt Car podcast co-hosts Edward A. Sanchez and Phil Royle discuss that very topic in regard to road trips as well as home charging…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Road Tripping in a Hyundai Ioniq Electric: Range Anxiety Strikes
Jun 22

Jun 22 Road Tripping in a Hyundai Ioniq Electric: Range Anxiety Strikes

Linda Beckemeyer
opinion, electric

After shopping for a Hyundai Kona Electric and realizing that it was slightly smaller than the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, we opted to purchase a 2020 Hyundai Ioniq…

BY LINDA BECKEMEYER

If the Yoke is Mandatory, Tesla Can Count Me Out as a Repeat Customer
Jun 18

Jun 18 If the Yoke is Mandatory, Tesla Can Count Me Out as a Repeat Customer

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion, electric

Tesla and Elon Musk, never the pair to shy away from controversy, has the industry abuzz with their stubborn insistence on pushing the “yoke” style steering wheel to market…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

TWC Podcast, Episode 19: A multiplicative system
Jun 17

Jun 17 TWC Podcast, Episode 19: A multiplicative system

Phil Royle
opinion

This week, co-hosts Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez bag on and praise Tesla for its latest release, the Model S Plaid. But there are other things to celebrate this week…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Bus in a box: Second life EV batteries help power Extreme E
Jun 16

Jun 16 Bus in a box: Second life EV batteries help power Extreme E

Brian Stark
electric

Extreme E, an electric off-road racing series that launched this year, garnering ample attention on the world motorsports stage, has a fundamental problem: getting power…

BY BRIAN STARK

2022 Lexus NX 450h+ – Toyota’s Upscale Tiptoe Into Electrification
Jun 15

Jun 15 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ – Toyota’s Upscale Tiptoe Into Electrification

Edward A. Sanchez
plug-in, hybrid

With the introduction of the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+, Toyota is inching forward in its steps toward electrification. We’ve published many a post here at The Watt Car analyzing, criticizing, and puzzling over…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

Tesla Model S Plaid – Why It Still Matters
Jun 14

Jun 14 Tesla Model S Plaid – Why It Still Matters

Edward A. Sanchez
electric

With last week’s introduction of the Tesla Model S Plaid, some may wonder why a new version of a model that’s been out for nearly a decade is receiving so much attention…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

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