TWC Podcast #120: I Like Big Batteries and I Cannot Lie
By The Watt Car Staff — May 25, 2023
It’s all about big batteries this week, with talks of the 100+ kWh VW ID.Buzz debuting in the U.S. in the coming weeks. We also chat about Chevrolet’s recent claim that the Silverado EV Work Truck will sport a range of 450 miles, Cadillac confirms the Escalade IQ, Ford teases an Expedition-sized three-row EV SUV, and Munro & Associates rips into the massive 200+ kWh Hummer EV battery pack. There’s more in this week’s podcast, like a conversation about battery size vs. charging speed, so click play and give a listen!
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SHOW NOTES
Ford changes plans on removing AM radio from cars: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98/status/1661024295110463491?s=20
VW Announces place, date for U.S.-spec ID.Buzz debut: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43251812/2025-vw-id-buzz-lwb-usa-release-date/
Chevrolet claims 450-mile range for Silverado EV Work Truck: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1139701_chevy-silverado-ev-range-work-truck
Cadillac Confirms Escalade IQ: https://www.autoblog.com/2023/05/22/cadillac-escalade-iq-ev-spy-photos/
Ford confirms Expedition-sized EV SUV in the works: https://insideevs.com/news/668467/ford-three-row-electric-suv-coming-2025-350-miles-range/
Should batteries be smaller: https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/22/23733215/ford-ev-battery-size-weight-safety-jim-farley
Munro & Associates tear down a Hummer EV battery: https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a43978114/gmc-hummer-ev-battery-teardown-proves-our-fears/
Maxwell van RV conversion: https://newatlas.com/automotive/solar-charged-electric-camper-van-american-erv/
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode cover image courtesy GM
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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