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Just last week, Maserati announced it was pulling the plug on the “Folgore” EV version of its MC20 supercar. Bugatti is slow-walking into the EV space, despite…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Volkswagen unveils its European ID.Every1, but with a small stature and short range, perhaps it’s best if this one stays overseas. Meanwhile, in America, Cadillac unveils the extended…
BY PHIL ROYLE
President Donald Trump has said tariffs are a “beautiful word,” and appears to be going through with his promise of imposing 25% tariffs on two of the U.S.’s largest trading partners…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
What do you get when you combine 1,527hp with something that’s massively affordable? With crazy levels of power at door-buster pricing, is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra…
BY PHIL ROYLE
If you’ve followed me on The Watt Car for any length of time, you’ll know I’m not a huge fan of hydrogen fuel cells, and consider it folly that BMW, Honda and, perhaps most…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The second Trump administration is moving with a surprising ferocity (or recklessness, depending on your perspective) barely one month in. One of the likely casualties…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
This was a shocker: Peter Rawlinson steps down as Lucid’s CEO. Was it voluntary, who will replace him, and what does this mean for Lucid’s future? We don’t know the answers, but we do…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Once again, Rivian finds itself at a tipping point. From billions in DOE loans potentially disappearing to the company making its van available to the (commercial) masses…
BY PHIL ROYLE
It’s hard to avoid the headlines of Elon Musk’s antics, whether as head of D.O.G.E., making controversial hand gestures, or his inscrutable endorsement of “drill, baby, drill”…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
On this week’s podcast, we dive into how federal political decisions could affect EV adoption. From the replacement of EV infrastructure with oil drilling, to how refineries work on a global scale…
BY PHIL ROYLE
ot to get political…too late! Between potential tariffs and Elon Musk’s recent political escapades, it’s been a wild week. But it’s not all controversy on this week’s podcast, as we also discuss…
BY PHIL ROYLE
First drives are out for Jeep’s first EV on U.S. soil, and the reviews are…mixed. The bigger question, though, might be whether the Wagoneer S is branded incorrectly from the get-go. Also…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Trump’s back in the Oval Office, and with it comes a new direction for EVs. Namely, from infrastructure funding to emissions regulations, Trump is attempting to erase everything…
BY PHIL ROYLE
President Donald Trump announced that he would stop the so-called “EV Mandate” on day one of his administration. The nebulous “mandate” in fact increased fuel economy standards…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
It’s CES 2025, and we were in Vegas to experience it firsthand! This week, we bring you the highlights and main takeaways from the show, along with a glimpse at some off-the-record conversations…
BY PHIL ROYLE
’s the New Year, and with that comes a lot of questions about what will happen in the EV world in the next 12 months. We discuss some of the major vehicle manufacturers and how the decisions…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week, we look at the recent influx of portable power stations, why many companies are getting into the game, why prices are dropping, and how EVs are likely to thank for the modern iteration…
BY PHIL ROYLE
There are a few news items that are fluid and developing, like the Honda-Nissan merger. Why does this melding of manufacturers make sense? We dive into which company benefits…
BY PHIL ROYLE
While it looks like the incoming Trump administration will dismantle many of the existing EV incentive programs, others may stay, which means the “drill, baby, drill” war cry could also turn into…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Big news at Stellantis this week, with Dodge launching a new EV ad campaign and Ram rehiring the man who gave Dodge much of its bad boy image. Combined with the booting of…
BY PHIL ROYLE
