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On the eve of this election, electric vehicles have become unfortunately politicized. There are a number of reasons, some of which admittedly have a kernel of truth. But most of the FUD…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Scout’s back, baby! Well, it’s going to be back … give it a few years to hit the road. But that didn’t stop Scout from unveiling its Terra and Traveler pickup truck and SUV. We skimmed over…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Much like over the years where the Toyota Prius became synonymous with the term “hybrid,” in the minds of some, “Tesla” has become synonymous with the term “EV,” further complicated by…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The Cybercab and Ruh-bo-vehn are here … sort of. Tesla’s “We, Robot” unveiling of its Level 5 autonomous vehicles and updated Optimus robot hit flat when it comes to detailed…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Bring your own charging cable? It’s a wild idea for the U.S., but it’s coming. This week, we chat with Coul Street co-founder and CEO Josh Charles to discover what BYOC is all about…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Rove if you want to. Rove around the world. That is, if Rove is the right EV charging business model. We discuss whether this new company is on to something, or if Tesla’s already won...
BY PHIL ROYLE
I really need to address something, folks. Just when it seemed like general knowledge of EVs was improving, and people were getting over the FUD narrative, it comes roaring back with...
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
This week, we talk to Scott Case, Recurrent CEO and co-founder. Recurrent is taking the mystery out of used EV shopping by offering battery health reports that are compiled by real-world driver...
BY PHIL ROYLE
When it comes to motorhomes, perhaps a hybrid solution is best — and perhaps Thor has come up with a winner of a Class A RV that can silently woosh in and woosh out of campgrounds...
BY PHIL ROYLE
When Lincoln Electric announced its Velion line of Level 3 EV chargers, we didn’t know what to think — fortunately, Lincoln Electric’s Vice-President of Corporate Innovation Steve Sumner was...
BY PHIL ROYLE
Will solid-state batteries lead to a quantum leap in EV performance? If so, Toyota’s approval for solid-state battery production brings us one step closer to the promise land. In other battery news...
BY PHIL ROYLE
In early August 2024, Volvo CEO Jim Rowan announced that the company was adjusting its previous pledge to go full battery electric (or “electrified”) by 2030, instead aiming for 90-100% of its fleet...
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
We’re usually knee deep in the latest news and exclusive interviews, so this week we step back to evaluate where the EV industry sits today. From charging infrastructure to charging speed and...
BY PHIL ROYLE
Just when you thought we were done talking about EV fires, it’s happened again. This time, Rivian’s Normal factory is experiencing a little..ahem…setback in the parking lot. We talk fires...
BY PHIL ROYLE
I can’t tell you how many times in the last few years I’ve seen the headline “[Brand] Out-Sells Tesla in Total EVs” only to read the fine print and realize that total includes either hybrids or...
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
This week, EVs are on fire — and not in a good way. Between a Tesla Semi burning to the ground on the freeway and a Mercedes EV ablaze in a South Korean apartment parking structure...
BY PHIL ROYLE
EV charging is a hot topic, and no matter how you slice it, haters gonna hate. Maybe that’s why Rivian announced it’ll be switching the side of the charging port for its upcoming R2. But this isn’t the only…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Ford CEO Jim Farley’s wish for Americans to “fall in love with small cars” again reflects the Catch-22 scenario that many automakers are feeling right now with EVs. To try to recoup the significant costs of…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
There’s a whole lot of experimentation going on this week. From podcast co-host Ed Sanchez recording his first EV video to Fiat revealing a car-based BYOC solution, the question isn’t can we, it’s should we…
BY PHIL ROYLE
When we spoke to itselectric co-founder Nathan King one year ago, he described a company founded on the idea that EV charging should be as simple as parking on the street and plugging in. On this episode…
BY PHIL ROYLE
