TWC Podcast #167: Move Fast and Fix Things

By The Watt Car Staff — April 18, 2024

Rivian’s hoping to move fast and fix things — like charging experiences for its owners. Thanks to a creative grading system, Rivian could have a winning idea on its hands. But before we discuss that on this week’s podcast, we tackle Tesla Model 3 windshield repair costs, Tesla layoffs, Mercedes redesign strategies, and more.

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SHOW NOTES
Tesla laying off 10% of its workforce: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/15/24130735/tesla-layoffs-10-percent-workforce-disappointing-sales

Terminated Tesla employees will reportedly receive 60 days of pay and benefits in compliance with federal WARN notice: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/tesla-layoffs-texas-gigafactory-employees-overnight-email

Tesla SVP of Powertrain & Energy Engineering Drew Baglino Leaving Tesla after 18 years: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/15/tesla-execs-drew-baglino-and-rohan-patel-depart-amid-steep-layoffs.html

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS redeisgn: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60454190/2025-mercedes-benz-eqs-revealed/

Mercedes apparently was testing a gas range extender for the EQs: https://www.motor1.com/news/716214/mercedes-eqs-range-extender-test-stopped/

Rivian grading charging points: https://www.thedrive.com/news/rivian-will-use-your-ev-to-spread-the-word-about-bad-public-chargers

Ford Mustang Mach-E gets range, performance improvements: https://electrek.co/2024/04/09/ford-2024-mustang-mach-e-range-quicker-acceleration-faster-charging/

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