TWC Podcast #104: An Impeccable Model for the EV Industry
By Phil Royle — Feb. 2, 2023
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 movement. But before we get to that, we chat about a city in California electrifying its municipal fleet more than a decade ahead of any government mandate. The topics then turn to Toyota management, another Mazda getting a plug, Ford’s pricey charging option, TravelCenters of America bringing 1,000 EV chargers to gas stations, and so much more.
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SHOW NOTES
Electric transit buses: https://www.toaks.org/Home/Components/News/News/14704/3338?backlist=%2Fdepartments%2Fpublic-works%2Fsustainability
Ioniq 6 range announced: https://www.autoblog.com/2023/01/31/2023-hyundai-ioniq-6-range-epa-revealed/
Akio Toyoda steps down at Toyota: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-leader-akio-toyoda-step-down-president-chief-executive-2023-01-26/
Mazda introduces its first PHEV, the CX-90: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2024-mazda-cx-90-debuts-inline-six-plug-in-hybrid/
MotorTrend's expensive Ford Charge Station Pro: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-ford-f-150-lightning-yearlong-review-update-1-sunrun-backup-power/
Chevron makes record $75 billion profit in 2022: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/26/business/nightcap-chevron-stock-buyback/index.html
TravelCenters of America partners with Electrify America: https://www.autoweek.com/news/green-cars/a42719423/ev-chargers-electrify-america-travelcenters/
EA charger pops a Rivian: https://www.teslarati.com/rivian-ford-chevy-fried-electrify-america-video/
Audi looking at building an electric off-road oriented SUV: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/audi-primes-rugged-electric-4x4-rival-defender-2027
Genesis X Convertible concept possibility: https://insideevs.com/news/640633/genesis-x-convertible-concept-to-enter-production-as-flagship-ev/
Elon Musk hints at a Tesla van: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-other-products-development-elon-musk/
Mercedes announced a prototype of a long-range Sprinter EV: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/mercedes-benz-esprinter-goes-295-miles-on-a-charge-your-turn-ford
Hip-Hop artist/producer Rick Ross refuses to drive or ride in a Tesla: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-rick-ross-government-location-tracking-video/
Generac builds EV home charger: https://electrek.co/2023/01/31/gas-generator-company-ev-home-chargers/
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode cover image courtesy Hyundai
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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