TWC Podcast #43: More Efficient with Efficiency
By Phil Royle – Dec. 2, 2021
EV charging infrastructure maintenance, potential Tesla Model Y bashing, a CEO unable to say the “T” word, a new electric UTV, Mercedes-Benz’s new efficient concept, Polestar’s forthcoming premium sedan, a Rivian R1T tows cross country, efficiencies in scale production vs. R&D – we cover all this and more on this week’s The Watt Car Podcast!
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SHOW NOTES
EV chargers and infrastructure: https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmorris/2021/11/27/ev-charging-infrastructure-needs-to-work-not-just-be-installed/amp/
Road Show evaluates Tesla Model Y: https://youtu.be/k3d8szO4a30
GM CEO Mary Barra refuses to acknowledge Tesla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XGGlQPvT1s
Polaris reveals Ranger XP Kinetic EV UTV: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/polaris-ranger-xp-kinetic-gives-utv-market-an-electric-jolt
2023 Kia Niro: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/2023-kia-niro-continues-trifecta-of-powertrains
M-B Vision EQXX concept: https://electrek.co/2021/11/25/mercedes-benz-teases-upcoming-hyper-efficient-electric-car-1000-km-620-miles-range/
Polestar Precept to enter production as Polestar 5: https://electrek.co/2021/11/23/polestar-confirms-precept-concept-will-be-the-polestar-5-and-offers-a-sneak-peak-of-the-final-design/
InsideEVs tests Lucid Air charging: https://insideevs.com/news/550025/lucid-air-fast-charging-review/
Rivian loses 62% of its range towing: https://www.teslarati.com/rivian-r1t-towing-test-range-loss/
Scale vs. R&D: https://scitechdaily.com/lithium-ion-batteries-have-plunged-in-cost-by-97-heres-the-reasons-behind-the-rapid-cost-decline/
Mate Rimac takes Rimac Nevera off roading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZYRpkl4cTU&t=290s
Episode cover art courtesy Lucid
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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