TWC Podcast, Episode 23: The buzzword meter is off the charts
By Phil Royle – July 15, 2021
Co-hosts Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez meet up in person between podcast recordings, and Model 3 charging shenanigans ensue. Which leads to the question: How efficient of a driver is Ed? Apparently not as efficient as the drivers of a Ford Mustang Mach-E or Lightyear One, both of which recently bested 6 miles/kW under very specific circumstances. Beyond that, Ed and Phil discuss Stellantis EV Day, VW New Auto (whatever that means), the real rebirth of the VW Bus, handicap accessible EVs (or the lack thereof), the rotary is dead (again), and more.
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SHOW NOTES
BBC sets new record for average efficiency on length-of-Britain drive: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-57777588
Lightyear One averages 7.3 miles/kW in a recent test: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1132843_lightyear-one-solar-ev-440-miles-with-less-battery-than-any-long-range-tesla
New AC system will reportedly increase EV range by 50%: https://insideevs.com/news/519703/ev-aircon-refrigerant-boosts-range/
Stellantis EV Day: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/stellantis-ev-day-2021-bold-claims-new-image
Herbert Diess sees ID.Buzz as key to brand’s revival in U.S: https://www.thedrive.com/news/41532/vw-wants-to-be-a-cultural-icon-again-with-the-id-buzz
VW and BMW hit with a $1 billion fine: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/08/eu-fines-vw-and-bmw-750m-for-colluding-with-daimler-on-fumes
The real rebirth of the VW Bus? https://www.motor1.com/news/518931/xbus-electric-van-truck-debut/
Are EVs unfriendly to people with disabilities? https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/2/22550853/electric-vehicles-disabled-wheelchair-conversion-battery
Mazda MX-30 with rotary range extender on hold: https://www.motor1.com/news/519421/mazda-rotary-range-extender-postponed/
Southern California Edison announces installation of 38,000 charge points in its service area in the next 5 years: https://energized.edison.com/stories/sce-launches-program-to-install-38-000-ev-chargers
EVgo acquires Recargo: https://www.evgo.com/press-release/evgo-and-recargo-join-forces-to-accelerate-ev-market-growth/
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.
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