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TWC Podcast #42: The Shining Paragon of Longevity

TWC Podcast #42: The Shining Paragon of Longevity

By The Watt Car Staff – Nov. 25, 2021

Is Toyota’s Akio Toyoda singing the right electrification song? Will synthetic fuels become a viable alternative to EVs for mainstream consumers? Given their higher initial carbon footprint, should global EV adoption timelines be relaxed? Which EV startups will sink and which legacy makers will soar? These questions and more are pondered on this week’s The Watt Car Podcast.

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SHOW NOTES
Kawasaki, Mazda, Subaru and Yamaha team up with Toyota on “Decarbonization” initiative: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/11/14/business/corporate-business/toyotas-decarbonization-initiative/

Volvo calculates EV vs. ICE manufacturing emissions: https://insideevs.com/news/549267/manufacturing-evs-70percent-more-emissions/

EV vs. ICE emissions breakeven: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/when-do-electric-vehicles-become-cleaner-than-gasoline-cars-2021-06-29/

VinFast battery rental: Blondie said is intended to be the case with VinFast: https://dierso.com/vinfast-offers-three-benefits-from-the-electric-car-battery-rental-policy

Ford, Rivian drop plans for joint vehicle development: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/19/ford-and-rivian-cancel-plans-to-jointly-develop-an-electric-vehicle.html

Norway selling so many EVs, it’s running out of gas taxes: https://www.wired.com/story/norway-electric-vehicle-tax/

Episode cover art courtesy Toyota
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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TWC Podcast #43: More Efficient with Efficiency

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TWC Podcast #41: Live-ish from the LA Auto Show

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