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83: Slate's $25,000 Electric Pickup Truck Uncovered, We Charge Lucid Gravity
Apr 11, 2025
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In this episode: • The incredible charging abilities of the Lucid Gravity • Slate is making a $25,000 electric pickup • The arrival of a cheaper Cybertruck • Much, much more!
82: Tariffs On Imported Vehicles Hit, Hyundai Ioniq 6 Gets Refresh And N-Line Trim
Apr 04, 2025
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In this episode: • Tariffs now in effect on imported vehicles • Hyundai Ioniq 6 refresh and addition of N-Line trim • Two more Chinese automakers announce megawatt chargers • and much more!
81: New Nissan LEAF Revealed As Crossover, 25% Tariff Imposed On Imported Autos
Mar 28, 2025
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On today's show, we'll be talking about: ➤ Nissan revealing the new LEAF design ➤ The US administration imposing a 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts ➤ Rivian spinning out a new micromobility company called Also …and of course, much, much more
37: BYD Introduces 5-Minute Fast Charging, Renault Debuts The Hottest Hatch
Mar 21, 2025
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On today's show: ⦁ the BYD launch of the Super e-Platform and Megawatt Flash Chargers ⦁ the debut of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E ⦁ Honda and Acura owners gaining Supercharger access ⦁ and of course, much, much more
36: How Recurrent Monitors Your EV Battery's Health And Makes EV Buying Better
Mar 19, 2025
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We talk with Recurrent founder and CEO Scott about how it helps owners manage electric vehicle battery health, as well as give you insight into the battery health of an EV you're considering buying. And more!
35: Mercedes-Benz CLA Makes Electric Debut, Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Details Revealed
Mar 14, 2025
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Tune in Friday at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live!
34: Why The 2025 Electrify Expo Is A Must-Go For EV Haters (And Lovers!)
Mar 12, 2025
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We sit down with Electrify Expo Founder and CEO BJ Birtwell and talk about the upcoming season of bigger and better electric vehicle events that kick off March 22-23 at the Orlando opener.
33: We Visit Telo For The Debut Of Its Prototype, Volvo ES90 Debuts With 800 Volts
Mar 07, 2025
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Welcome back to the Batteries Included Podcast. This week we're talking about teh new Volvo ES90, the tiny Telo truck, the updated Honda Prologue and an even bigger Cadillac Escalade IQL.
32: Kia EV4, PV5, And EV2 Concept Debut, Ramcharger Battery Secrets Spilled
Mar 01, 2025
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In this episode: * the debut of Kia EV4, PV5, and EV2 concept * Ramcharger gets 92-kWh battery with a big buffer * Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson steps down
31: How ChargeScape Will Pay For Your Charging And Rescue The Grid
Feb 26, 2025
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Join us as we talk with Joseph Vellone, CEO of ChargeScape – a company formed by BMW, Ford, Honda, and now, Nissan – which offers a global vehicle-grid integration platform that allows utilities to reduce your EV charging bill, and help keep the the grid healthy and humming along.
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