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Last week’s announcement of a U.S. tariff hike on Chinese EVs is followed by this week’s news of a potent plug-in pickup from China called the Shark, showing companies like BYD have serious chops…
BY PHIL ROYLE
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of companies and brands largely unknown to the general consumer but are multi-billion-dollar businesses whose decisions can have tectonic implications on industries…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Yeah, we know this episode’s podcast title is a misquote, but the sentiment remains true: With the unveiling of a hydrogen-powered 5500 Ram truck, it’s a bold strategy for Ram. What else is a bold strategy is…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The Q1 job cuts at Tesla sent shockwaves throughout the automotive industry, particularly for those OEMs that have publicly committed to adoption of the Tesla-developed NACS protocol for the North American…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
We have two big EV topics to chew on this week, and both involve the heads of organizations. First, let’s discuss Elon. Is Tesla’s success tied to its polarizing CEO, or is there life after Musk? Then, it’s time to talk…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The steady stream of bad news that has surrounded Fisker Inc. over the last few months has only accelerated, with the latest news of the company closing its headquarters in the upscale Los Angeles suburb of…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Unless you’ve been living on a remote island or mountaintop cabin with little to no connection to the outside world, you’re likely well aware of the antics of Elon Musk. Once a hero of the progressive left for his…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
On the heels of Tesla’s massive layoffs following disappointing Q1 2024 results comes news that effectively the entire Supercharger team, including Rebecca Tinucci, were let go. Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded that
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
For those of you who aren’t hard-core EV nerds, my following screed will likely be confusing or obscure. For those of you “in the know” you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Is Mazda trying to correct past mistakes with its Errata…err…we mean Arata? That’s just one of the topics we discuss on this week’s podcast. Other conversations include charging a Tesla on CCS…
BY PHIL ROYLE
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post offering my opinion that the cancellation of the so-called “Model 2” or Tesla’s long-rumored low-cost vehicle in favor of a “robotaxi” concept wasn’t an either/or proposition…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Browsing the interwebs the other day, I came across the news story of a major fuel station chain deploying a number of EV charging stations across its network. Somewhat surprising is that the new installations…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
With a win at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant, the UAW is on a tear — and now its setting sights on Mercedes manufacturing in Alabama. We delve into how this came to be, and what this could mean for the price of your…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Rivian’s hoping to move fast and fix things — like charging experiences for its owners. Thanks to a creative grading system, Rivian could have a winning idea on its hands. But before we discuss that on this week’s…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Turns out, supercar producer Rimac might be getting into other EVs via its increasingly efficient battery technology. We jump into that topic on this week’s podcast, but before we do, we discuss the politics…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Over the last two weeks, a Reuters report claimed that sources within Tesla said a memo had been circulated that inferred the long-rumored low-cost vehicle program, colloquially referred to as “Model 2,” had…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
From fantastic EV lease deals to manufacturer profit (and loss), on this week’s podcast we look at the realities of the EV market and what it means for the makers and the buyers. The question is, what’s the financial sweet…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Frustration with public EV charging is nothing new, and is likely what led to the industry-wide adoption of the Tesla-developed NACS protocol in the hope that all EVs will eventually be able to take advantage of…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Genesis heats things up with Magma edition cars, but is the color too hot to handle? We discuss on this week’s podcast. We also talk about Cupra (which we dub the Magma of VW’s SEAT brand) coming to the U.S…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Toyota has long been known for clinging to internal combustion over EVs. It’s not surprising, especially considering that the company pretty much single handedly led the hybrid revolution. But…
BY PHIL ROYLE
