TWC Podcast, Episode 14: A lot of promises
By Phil Royle – May 13, 2021
Promises, promises, promises – that’s the recurring theme on this week’s The Watt Car Podcast. Teasing new EV products is Harley-Davidson with its pending LiveWire lineup, Ford reveals the name of its Ford F-150 electric pickup as well as hints at an EV Bronco, and Porsche promises an EV version of the Macan. Rivian, meanwhile, adds meat to the conversation with actual specs on its forthcoming R1T pickup. Shortly thereafter, Phil Royle rants to co-host Edward A. Sanchez about efficiency vs. convenience.
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SHOW NOTES
Rich Rebuilds V8-powered Model S: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MOs4W-WYlM
Panic gas buying erupts: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article251353113.html
Harley-Davidson makes “LiveWire” its own EV motorcycle brand: https://h-dmediakit.com/us/news-articles/harley-davidson-launches-livewire,-the-electric-motorcycle-brand.html
Ford is indeed naming its F-150 EV the Lightning: https://electrek.co/2021/05/10/ford-electric-f150-pickup-lightning-name-unveiling/
Subaru teases the 2023 Solterra EV SUV: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/subaru-announces-2023-solterra-ev
Porsche announces the Macan EV will be released as part of a makeover in 2023: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1132211_porsche-confirms-electric-macan-for-2023-gas-model-will-continue
Ford hints at Bronco EV: https://www.thedrive.com/news/40533/electric-ford-bronco-teased-by-who-else-fords-ceo
Rivian R1T details released: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1132193_rivian-r1t-electric-pickup-more-details-about-towing-gear-tunnel-app-controlled-tailgate
“Electrified vehicle” market share in California hits 9% in Q1: https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2021/05/electrified-vehicle-market-share-in-california-hits-9-percent-in-q1/
Tesla reaches milestone of 2,700 supercharger locations, 25,000 chargers: https://electrek.co/2021/05/07/tesla-supercharger-network-reaches-25000-charger-milestone/
Direct use of electricity much more efficient than production and use of hydrogen for e-fuels: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/06/hydrogen-fuel-risks-reliance-on-fossil-fuels?utm_campaign=Carbon%20Brief%20Daily%20Briefing&utm_content=20210507&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Revue%20Daily
Munro discusses Tesla Model Y vs. VW ID.4 vs. Mustang Mach-E: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRkm6-bBk4U
Porsche offers roof cargo box for Taycan rated for up to 124 mph: https://www.autoblog.com/2021/05/07/porsche-performance-roof-box-revealed/
German labor union IG Metall reportedly targeting Tesla Berlin plant for organization: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/top-union-sets-sights-works-council-teslas-german-gigafactory-2021-05-07/
France drops requirement for CHAdeMO L3 chargers ahead of schedule: https://www.electrive.com/2021/05/10/france-writes-off-chademo-standard-in-new-legislation/
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay.
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