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Join your fellow EV enthusiasts to talk about the biggest stories each week, as well as the cars we’ve been driving, and the chargers we’ve been testing.

Latest Episodes:

10: Looking For A Honda Ridgeline Replacement, Absolutely Do Not Want A Tesla Nov 13, 2024

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In this episode, we recommend an EV for:

a family looking to replace their Honda Ridgeline, but absolutely do not want a Tesla
a viewer embarrassed to be seen in their Tesla
and another viewer wanting to replace their Audi Q5 with an electric sedan

9: How GM Energy Can Power Your House With A PowerBank Battery Or Your EV Nov 11, 2024

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A special interview with GM Energy Chief Revenue Officer Aseem Kapur discussing the company's vehicle-to-home (V2H) system with PowerBank battery storage.
We discuss the elements of GM Energy's suite of V2H and storage products, including the PowerShift Charger, the Home V2H Enablement Kit, and PowerBank.
You can check out the GM suite of home energy products here: https://gmenergy.gm.com/for-home

8: Trump Effect On Electrification, Volvo EX30 First Deliveries Move Up To This Year Nov 08, 2024

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On this week's Friday show, we talk about
⦁how the Trump Presidency could affect the electrification of transport
⦁Volvo EX30 US arrival getting moved up to this year
⦁Suzuki revealing its first EV and its Toyota DNA
⦁and of course, much, much more

7: Should I Buy A Used Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Or A Used...Hyundai Ioniq 5? Nov 06, 2024

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On today's show, we recommend an EV for

a very special couple wanting to replace a Nissan Leaf
a viewer torn between the previous Chevy Bolt and the one to come
and another viewer torn between the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and...the Mercedes EQS SUV?

6: Ford Halting F-150 Lightning Production, Volvo & Polestar Get Tesla Supercharger Access Nov 01, 2024

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In this episode, we talk about

Ford halting F-150 Lightning production
Volvo and Polestar gaining Supercharger access
Lucid Gravity pricing
And, of course, much, much more.

Tune in and get up to speed!

5: Scout Reveals A Retro SUV And Pickup, Ford CEO Jim Farley Drives...A Xiaomi? Oct 25, 2024

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On this week's big Friday show:
⦁ the reveal of the Scout Terra pickup and Traveler SUV
⦁ why Ford CEO Jim Farley drives a Xiaomi and loves it
⦁ the I-90 Surge trailer debut ahead of the first epic episode
⦁ and of course, much, much more

4: Family Of Five – Plus, Dog – Needs A 3-Row PHEV With Strong Off-Road Capability Oct 24, 2024

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In this episode, we recommend an EV for a large family in need of a plug-in hybrid with good off-road chops, a viewer looking for something small, fun, and fast, but also cheap, and a viewer wanting to trade his Tesla Model 3 Performance on the right electric convertible.

3: Kyle Does A VW ID. Buzz Deep Dive, Nissan May Get Tesla NACS Before 2025 Oct 18, 2024

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In this week's Friday show, we be talk about
⦁ Kyle diving deep into the North America spec Volkswagen ID. Buzz
⦁ Nissan getting NACS before the end of the year
⦁ the GMC Sierra EV Denali and how it compares to Silverado EV and other competitors
⦁ and of course, much, much more

We Want For Our FIRST EV! Not An Elon Fan But Don't Rule Out Tesla | Battery Bargains Oct 16, 2024

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Tune in at 9:30AM Eastern to catch the show live and offer your own recommendations!

2: Tesla Cybercab and Robovan Revealed At 'We, Robot' Event Oct 11, 2024

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Tune in at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live!