BYD Runs Scared, Cybertruck Takes Another Hit, California Plans Road Tax Revamp: TWC Podcast 216
By Phil Royle — March 27, 2025
While America might fear Chinese EVs, it could be that the tables are turning and Chinese EV makers are now running scared from North America. What’s the story? Also on this week’s podcast, was Mark Rober’s camera vs. LiDAR test legit? Is the Cybertruck a failure? Will California change its road taxation model? Plus much more!
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SHOW NOTES
Some saying “not so fast” on Mark Rober’s FSD test: https://insideevs.com/news/754362/tesla-fsd-fake-wall-test-2/
BYD reveals “Super-E Platform” ultra-fast charging battery: https://www.theverge.com/news/631552/byd-1000kw-charging-ev-han-l-tang-l-battery
BYD pauses Mexico factory over concerns of American companies stealing its IP: https://gizmodo.com/china-delays-byd-factory-in-mexico-over-concerns-tech-will-leak-to-american-rivals-2000578281
Tesla recalls nearly all of its Cybertrucks: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tesla-cybertruck-recall-elon-musk_n_67dc4796e4b034ade1e82f8f
Model Y Juniper back on top in Norway: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-back-on-top-norway-new-model-y-starting-deliveries/
California considering getting rid of gas tax and turning to a road charge tax because of EVs:
https://abc7.com/post/california-looks-eliminate-gas-tax-replace-road-charge-program/16063939/
California now has more EV charging points than gas pumps: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/03/20/california-now-has-48-more-ev-chargers-than-gasoline-nozzles-in-the-state/
Audi TT could make a comeback as an EV: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/tt/366271/audi-tt-back-dead-icon-set-return-electric-sports-car
Tesla super fan YouTuber Robert Rosenfeld drives a 2025 Rivian R1S for a week. Is he ready to make the switch?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=priwXIu8Hao
Palo Alto, CA, police department adds Rivian R1S to fleet: https://www.carscoops.com/2025/03/palo-alto-police-skip-local-tesla-hq-to-buy-countrys-first-rivian-r1t-police-cruiser/
Citroën CEO says 2CV could come back as an EV: https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/citroen-2cv-electric-car-b2721258.html
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy BYD
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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