TWC Podcast #186: Yada Yada, EV Fires, Something Something
By The Watt Car Staff — Aug. 29, 2024
Just when you thought we were done talking about EV fires, it’s happened again. This time, Rivian’s Normal factory is experiencing a little..ahem…setback in the parking lot. We talk fires and which kind of vehicles are statistically most likely to ignite. Then, it’s time to talk VW ID. Buzz specs and pricing, Porsche development decisions, future Lucid vehicles, and more!
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SHOW NOTES
A fire at Rivian’s factory: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/fire-rivians-illinois-plant-damages-multiple-evs-no-injuries-reported-2024-08-25/
Forbes article on EV fires: https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2024/04/21/electric-vehicles-not-guilty-of-excess-short-term-fire-risk-charges/
VW ID. Buzz specs and pricing: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/08/the-volkswagen-id-buzz-will-start-at-59995/
Porsche development driver said company looked at simulated shifting: https://www.drive.com.au/news/porsche-shoots-down-fake-shifter-for-evs/
Lucid to make three models to compete with Tesla Model 3/Y: https://carbuzz.com/lucid-will-make-three-affordable-electric-vehicles/
Fisker-branded Wallbox charger on sale: https://insideevs.com/news/731381/fisker-wallbox-charger-deal/
Ford restructuring its EV plans to focus on hybrids: https://insideevs.com/news/730889/ford-ev-strategy-august-2024/
Canada to match U.S.’s 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs: https://apnews.com/article/canada-china-evs-tariffs-0cd68ba7533bc6e7111cdd5811c8889c
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Rivian
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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