TWC Podcast #113: Law of Negative Returns
By Phil Royle — April 6, 2023
Faulty windows, massive batteries, manual transmission EVs — this week, we discover how to reset the windows on a Tesla Model 3, we learn that there’s about to be a new heavyweight king in the EV pickup truck world (we’re looking at you, RAM 1500 REV), we discuss Cummins going green, VW partnering with renowned battery recycler Redwood Materials, and much more!
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SHOW NOTES
Ram 1500 REV specs announced: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/ram-1500-rev-throws-down-with-massive-229-kwh-battery-500-mile-range
Cummins going green: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/diesel-powerhouse-cummins-announces-15-billion-investment-in-electric-fuel-cell-tech
U.S. approves California to require half of heavy duty trucks to be EV by 2035: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-allow-california-require-half-all-trucks-be-electric-by-2035-nyt-2023-03-31/
Jeep unveils Wrangler Magneto 3.0: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/jeep-wrangler-magneto-30-throws-down-650-hp-900-lb-ft-of-fully-electric-muscle
Volkswagen says next-gen Golf will be EV-only: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-not-planning-new-combustion-engine-golf-automobilwoche-2023-04-02/
VW ID.7 early drives: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1139267_volkswagen-id7-test-drive-review
Tesla reportedly aiming to build 4 million of its lower-cost next-gen cars per year: https://www.electrive.com/2023/04/04/tesla-could-build-4-million-compact-evs-per-year/
Tesla considering joint-venture battery plant in U.S. with China’s CATL: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-mulling-battery-plant-catl-supplier-u-s-plant/
Volkswagen of America partners with Redwood Materials: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/closing-the-loop-volkswagen-partners-with-redwood-materials-on-household-battery-recycling
Stellantis’s Carlos Tavares says “There may not be enough Lithium” for all the EVs: https://www.thedrive.com/news/stellantis-ceo-global-lithium-supply-may-not-be-enough-for-electric-car-revolution
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode cover courtesy Ram
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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