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This week, we speak to Victor Atlasman, Director of Product and Strategy at Nxu, an Arizona-based company looking to build the next generation of electrification, including battery cells, packs, and megawatt+ charging…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Chinese cars are hiding in plain sight through the likes of Lotus, which recently unveiled its Emeya “Hyper-GT.” With more than 900 hp on tap, this Lotus will be a thriller. Not to be outdone, Porsche is rumored…
BY PHIL ROYLE
I’m an EV owner and enthusiast. But I’m also a rationalist and pragmatist. Except for suburban weekend warriors in the Sun Belt, EV trucks aren’t ready for primetime, or to do hardcore “truck stuff”…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The Tesla Model S Plaid shocked the automotive universe when it was first introduced in late 2021. With over 1,000 horsepower, and a 0-60 time of around 2 seconds, its level of performance was unprecedented…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
It wasn’t long ago that Lamborghini unveiled the Lanzador, its debut EV concept, and the world took notice – but it took notice for many of the wrong reasons. The fact was, the renowned Italian exotic automobile maker…
BY PHIL ROYLE
EVs generate more power than ICE, but are EVs capable of generating as much emotion? Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann seems to think so. But what do WE think? On this episode of the podcast, we dive deep…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Every vehicle I’ve ever owned has been carefully acquired. While none have been particularly collectable, all have piqued my car-nut interest. From a Pontiac Fiero to an NA Mazda Miata, FC RX-7, XJ Jeep Cherokee…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The original Volkswagen Golf (or Rabbit, if you lived in the U.S.) GTI was the genesis of the term “hot hatch,” a performance variant of an otherwise unremarkable quotidian automotive appliance. Dozens of competitors…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The Tesla Model 3 has received its first comprehensive update since its introduction in late 2017, although numerous running changes have been made since its introduction. A critical and symbolic milestone…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Electrification is starting to seep into all transportation segments, and commercial vehicles are no exception. Fuel savings is one of the biggest attractions to fleets. Soon, there will be a new, and compelling option…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Ford’s in the news with a confirmed Platinum Black edition of its F-150 Lightning, along with rumors of a Tremor EV variant. Pricing — well, lets just say they’re not for the weak of heart. Mercedes unveils pricing for…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Everyone knew Lamborghini was unveiling its first EV at the 2023 edition of Monterey Car Week – what no one knew was how far of a missed opportunity this vehicle would be. Prior to the announcement…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Between Monterey Car Week and other unveilings, there’s a lot to talk about on this week’s The Watt Car EV podcast. We begin with Acura ZDX specs and pricing before moving on to the Lamborghini Lanzador…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Why does the year 2025 keep popping up in the EV world? Once again, “2025” is in the news, this time “connected” to Fisker (pun totally intended). On this week’s podcast, we also discuss Lotus reaping the benefits…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Cadillac has released photos and specs on its Celestiq EV flagship sedan. It is being positioned as the brand’s “flagship.” But its $300,000+ price and very limited volume make it more myth than machine…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
On this week’s The Watt Car EV Podcast, Cadillac unveils the Escalade IQ, Fisker takes the wraps off the Pear, Alaska, and Ronin (two of which feature “Houdini” mode), GM says exciting V2H features are on the horizon…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Who killed the Mazda MX-30 EV? One theory is Tesla. Another theory is that the MX-30 simply wasn’t enough of an EV to fight the good fight. Who’s right? In better news, Chevy unveils Blazer EV pricing (and it’s not for the…
BY PHIL ROYLE
When is a motor an engine? It depends on where you get your definitions — and like Pokemon, we attempt to catch them all on this week’s podcast before moving on to actual news. The news convo begins with the…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The Watt Car blog and podcast are not typical. If you’re one of the followers, readers, or subscribers of said outlets, you probably know this already. If we were more sensationalistic or click-baity, we’d probably be…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Hyundai was busy at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, debuting the Ioniq 5 N and running the RN22e. The 5 N sports more power than we thought, along with fake gear shifting; the RN22e, meanwhile, apparently…
BY PHIL ROYLE
