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Are EVs killing the automotive aftermarket culture? Is the hot rodding chapter coming to a final close? Are driving enthusiasts just modern dinosaurs, with EV mandates being the destructive meteor…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week, we discuss Ram halting $100 preorders for its 1500 REV just five days after starting, Hyundai directly addresses Tesla in a commercial, Elon Musk pushes back against one U.S. government entity…
BY PHIL ROYLE
When is the EU 2035 zero tailpipe emissions mandate actually official? Apparently not yet — but it’s getting closer. What is official is that the Ram 1500 EV will be called the REV, and according to the latest commercial…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter will boast a large battery and potentially close to a 300 mile range, making it an ideal van for living down by the river — oh, and probably a solid choice for trade workers, too…
BY PHIL ROYLE
From its initial tease to production unveiling, the Ioniq 6 has consistently impressed, and now with its curvy sedan’s range revealed, Hyundai reinforces the notion that it’s the current model of the modern EV…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Is the Tesla Supercharger CCS compatibility connector actually inspired by the movie Aliens? Should Mazda go all-in on EVs? Did Aptera make a horrible mistake? We cover all of this, plus EV safety concerns in…
BY PHIL ROYLE
We go full prepper this week sorting through the good, the bad, and the ugly of gasoline vs. electricity when the power goes out for an extended period of time. That leads to the next logical conversation…
BY PHIL ROYLE
More CES 2023 show coverage spills into this episode with technology talk about the future of the automobile, and who’s chasing who. We chat more about the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week, we’re reporting from CES 2023 with a first impression test drive of the Lordstown Endurance — is this EV truck a failed Ford F-150 Lightning competitor, or a more than capable fleet vehicle poised to conquer…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Sit back and relax as we sift through the most popular stories of 2022 on TheWattCar.com based on your page views. From one-pedal driving to the environmental impact of batteries, NACS, home charging…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Charging woes continue with frustrating ChargePoint experiences, which begs the question: Is EV charging infrastructure a house of cards waiting to fall, or are these simply growing pains? We talk about EV school buses…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Diesel school buses — bad idea? EV school buses? Now you’re talkin’! This week, we jump into the advantages of EV school buses from both a health and grid perspective. They’re apparently a hoot to drive…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Is the future of farming both electric and autonomous? We take a look. We also check out hinted specs regarding the Tesla Cyertruck that could be an EV pickup truck game changer. We then discuss…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week’s podcast spans electrified RVs, charging woes (whose fault is it?), Honda sticking to its hydrogen guns, Aptera opting for Tesla’s NACS plug, VinFast shipping cars to the U.S., plus a plethora of rumors…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Surreptitiously broadcasting from a booth overlooking the 2022 LA Auto Show, follow along on our adventure around the show floor. While perhaps not as exciting as last year, there were a few show stoppers…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week’s podcast involves a debate over EV charging connectors. Are we nerds or what? But with Tesla’s announcement of its North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector, there are real questions…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Was a story regarding a Nissan Leaf owner taking 15 hours to travel 178 miles right-wing FUD? Before we get to that, the conversation kicks off with an EV incentive proposition that was on California’s mid-term election ballot…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Did Cadillac go down the wrong path with the Celestiq, and is Ford caving to its dealers when it comes to EV sales? Probably and maybe. But the real question is whether the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept sounds cool…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Podcast co-host Ed Sanchez experiences First World problems while charging his EV in Silicon Valley. Meanwhile, GMC reveals the Sierra Denali EV, a mid-size Hummer EV is possibly in the works…
BY PHIL ROYLE
It’s snooty car talk on this week’s episode of The Watt Car EV Podcast, with a chat about the Rolls-Royce Spectre and Cadillac Celestiq. On the polar opposite side of that coin is Foxconn, although…
BY PHIL ROYLE
