TWC Podcast #175: The Gateway to Success

By The Watt Car Staff — June 13, 2024

We update the hardware on our 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+ and test out the latest FSD. The results are…well…mixed. We tell you all about it on this week’s podcast, along with what’s new at Rivian, how Virginia is opting out of CARB emissions requirements, which could lead to bad things — like what’s happening in Texas. We put all of that into context with a California emissions history lesson, chat about a diesel decline, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
Rivian shows off refreshed R1T, R1S: https://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/2025-rivian-r1s-first-drive-review

Virginia opts out of CARB emissions: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2024/june/name-1028520-en.html

Texas asks people to stop using their cars for a day due to smog: https://www.newsweek.com/texas-asks-people-avoid-using-their-cars-1909517

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declares a Texas Disaster Emergency over extreme weather: https://www.newsweek.com/greg-abbott-texas-disaster-declaration-extreme-weather-1908864

History of California emissions regulations: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/about/history

Diesel demand in U.S. hits 26-year low: https://electrek.co/2024/06/05/winning-diesel-demand-hits-26-year-low-as-ev-hydrogen-sales-boom/

Mate Rimac finally gets his own Nevera: https://www.rimac-newsroom.com/press-releases/rimac-automobili/mate-rimac-takes-delivery-of-his-own-nevera-all-electric-hypercar

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