TWC Podcast #173: Their Own Worst Enemy

By The Watt Car Staff — May 30, 2024

It’d be an understatement to say that Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda have made halfhearted attempts at building EVs recently. Now, that trend continues with the announcement of new ICE development – but will the new lineup of hybrids actually be the undoing of these reluctant three? We untangle the mess on this week’s podcast. But that’s not all! Tesla’s in the news, both in a suspicious third-party survey about battery degradation and for the company’s rising emissions levels. Also, Hyundai’s fuel cell supercar could be coming to market, the UAW never says die, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
Study on Tesla battery degradation: https://jalopnik.com/tesla-vehicle-batteries-degrade-under-65-percent-of-epa-1851500137

Tesla's emissions increases by 20% year over year: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/24/24163590/tesla-greenhouse-gas-emissions-climate-change-risk-disclosure

Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda pledge development of new internal-combustion engines: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/40850156.html

Porsche releases details on new 911 Hybrid: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60914997/2025-porsche-911-gts-t-hybrid-engine-details/

Hyundai’s N74 FCEV concept rumored to go into limited production: https://www.motor1.com/news/720509/hyundai-hydrogen-supercar-2026-launch/

UAW petitions NLRB for new election at Mercedes’ Alabama plant: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/24/uaw-mercedes-benz-challenge.html

Stellantis teases Jeep Wagoneer S EV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOWtfMNE3X4

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