TWC Podcast #138: Ambition, Commitment, and (oh yeah) Consistency

By Phil Royle — Sept. 28, 2023

For EVs to succeed, there needs to be ambition, commitment, and consistency — so says a European Ford exec. Could a lack of consistency by the British (and American) government cause an early undoing of EVs? We chew on that topic on this week’s podcast, as well as whether Jeep’s making a mistake staying boxy, if Hyundai will actually build the N74, and if it’s possible that Toyota/Lexus could have some Tesla envy. Plus more!

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SHOW NOTES
Jeep to remain boxy: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/interview/jeep-lot-companies-are-going-crossover-world-well-remain-boxy

 Hyundai registers “N74” trademark: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45242057/hyundai-n74-trademark/

UK pushing EV mandate from 2030 to 2035: https://news.sky.com/story/climate-change-home-secretary-suella-braverman-says-were-not-going-to-save-the-planet-by-bankrupting-people-12965383

Some in U.S. congress want to end EV mandates: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/house-passes-a-bill-that-could-prolong-ice-powered-vehicle-sales/

Lexus says “it is "important to humbly look at and learn from" Tesla's achievements: https://insideevs.com/news/687818/lexus-boss-says-brand-benchmarking-tesla-develops-next-gen-evs/

Toyota teases small EV SUV: https://electrek.co/2023/09/21/toyota-teases-new-electric-suv-video/

Jaguar gets NACS: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1140881_jaguar-evs-will-get-tesla-charge-port-supercharger-access

Volkswagen Group of America takes over distribution of Rimac cars in U.S.: https://www.rimac-newsroom.com/press-releases/bugatti-rimac/bugatti-rimac-and-volkswagen-group-of-america-agree-on-exclusive-usa-distribution

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode cover courtesy Ford
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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