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Traditionally, creating new vehicle variants was an intensive process of engineering that sometimes required a ground-up redesign to address packaging issues such as structural integrity, powertrain, or component…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Jeep’s on the move with the unveiling of the Wagoneer S, the brand’s first production-intent EV – and it’s a stunner. But there may be more to the story, with better versions possibly just around the corner…
BY PHIL ROYLE
I have discussed and blogged about EV charging in various capacities many times on The Watt Car. Sometimes about positive experiences, sometimes about negative experiences. This latest example…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
’d be an understatement to say that Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda have made halfhearted attempts at building EVs recently. Now, that trend continues with the announcement of new ICE development…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Following comments made by General Motors president Mark Reuss suggesting the Camaro name could make a comeback in the form of a high-performance four-door EV, Ford Motor Company CEO…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
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
