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Kilowatt is a podcast about electric vehicles (EVs) that covers various topics related to EVs, including the latest news and developments, the benefits and challenges of EVs, and the future of transportation. The podcast features interviews with experts in the field and provides in-depth analysis and information about EVs. It aims to educate and inform listeners about the latest trends and innovations in the EV industry. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show ...
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The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury, and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry. Join marketing and brand expert Scott Kerr for insightful discussions with business leaders and innovators on topics that matter most for the global luxury industry. The show shines a spotlight on the challenges that are creating a new competitive landscape in the luxury sector. You'll get valuable insights and takeaways that will hopefully inspire you to r ...
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Welcome to The Forever Curious Podcast, join us as we explore the depths of Wikipedia! We provide you with quick topics that are perfect for the drive into work, a run to the store, or doing a few chores. If you're interested in learning a little something while doing a bit of nothing, check out The Forever Curious Podcast! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theforevercuriouspod/support
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Discover the future of energy in the Grid Connections Podcast. Join our expert host as we explore the latest innovations and developments in the world of renewable energy, electric vehicles, and sustainable transportation. In each episode, we dive deep into topics such as the future of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and the impact of renewable energy on our society. We'll discuss cutting-edge technology, industry trends, and the challenges faced by those working to create a more ...
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Description: In this episode, I delve into key highlights from Morgan Stanley's 12th Annual Laguna Conference, featuring Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO of Lucid Motors. We discuss Lucid's advanced manufacturing facility and their strategy to scale production beyond 9,000 units, including the upcoming launch of the Gravity SUV to compete in the luxury…
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Lucid Motors (NASDAQ: LCID), a leading provider of advanced electric vehicles, has entered into a supply agreement with Graphite One (OTCMKTS: GPHOF) to secure synthetic anode active materials. This agreement follows Graphite One's selection of a site in Warren, Ohio for their proposed AAM facility. The site offers ample renewable energy and existi…
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- Volkswagen Threatened with Strikes in Germany - Canada “Absolutely” Considering China Software Ban - Rivian Launches Pre-Owned Program - Hyundai/Kia Partner with Samsung - Honda Teases New Passport’s Off-Road Capability - Uber and WeRide To Offer Robotaxi Rides in the UAE - SGMW Unveils Gull-Wing Concept Car - Luxeed’s Knock-Knock, Who’s There? -…
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Summary In this episode of the Grid Connections podcast, Chase and John McElroy of Autoline Network, dive into the shifting automotive landscape, with a spotlight on electrification and autonomous vehicles. They examine China’s growing dominance in the EV market, the role of tariffs, and the importance of automaker collaboration to remain competiti…
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- Stellantis Looking for Replacement CEO - Stellantis Fires Back at UAW - VW Expects "Significant" Union Concessions - Buick Reveals Future Van Concept - Automakers Could Have to Stop Some Chinese Imports - Chinese Exports Likely to Rise Even More - Toyota Buys Back Huge Amount of Stock - Great Wall Develops Its Own Chips - Kia Launching Commercial…
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Ambarella (NASDAQ: AMBA), an edge AI semiconductor company, has announced that its Oculii AI 4D imaging radar technology is now in the 2023-2024 Lotus Eletre electric hyper-SUV and the 2024 Lotus Emeya hyper-GT. These vehicles feature L2+ semi-autonomous systems, including highway navigation on autopilot (NOA) and automatic emergency braking (AEB),…
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Description: In this episode, I continue my discussion with Bart about his test drive of the Ford Explorer EV, exclusive to Europe. Bart considers it as a potential replacement for his Tesla Model 3 and explores options like the Polestar 3 and Volkswagen ID.7. We discuss Bart's impressions of the Explorer's design, interior practicality, and Advanc…
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Scott Kerr is joined by Benoit de Clerck, CEO of Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Zenith, to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the 160-year-old brand and his vision for continued growth. He also talks about what brought him over from Panerai to LVMH Watches to lead Zenith, why Zenith's El Primero watch movement is regarded as one of th…
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- U.S. To Ban Chinese Connected and AV Cars - China Ban Blocks Mexico As Backdoor - Chinese Auto Suppliers Invest $7B In Mexico - China Car Dealers Lose $20 Billion - EV Startups Crushing Legacy OEMs In Technology - The Hague Bans ICE Advertising - VW Faces Pressure to Withdraw from China Plant - Automakers Axe 3M EVs From Future Plans - Mercedes B…
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Description: In this episode, I discuss the latest advancements in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and autonomous driving. We explore VinFast's pre-orders for the VF3 compact SUV, designed to be highly affordable at around $15,000. I also cover Ram's electric pickup truck, the Ram 1500 Rev, highlighting its fast charging and towing capabilitie…
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- VW Could Cut 30,000 Jobs in Germany - Germany Says It’s Up VW To Be Competitive - Nio Interested in Buying Audi’s Belgium Plant - Mercedes Lowers Profit Outlook for Second Time - EU Auto Stocks at Near-Record Lows - Lucid Turns to Detroit For Help - Silverado and Tundra Beating Up F-150 and Ram - Ford and Kia Boost Exports Out of China - U.S. Inv…
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- U.S. Rate Cut Could Accelerate Car Sales - EU Sales Fall 18%, EVs Plummet 44% - ACEA Calls for Immediate Emission Relief - Stellantis Fails to Sell China Plant Again - VW Closes China Plant - Waymo and Hyundai Team Up on AVs - ZF Turbocharges Fuel Cells, Sorta - ZF Supplying Ford EV Drives for Big Rigs - Chinese EV Pickup Truck Headed to Europe -…
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Summary In this episode, we speak with Janek Metzner and Julius Wilhelm, founders of the Electric Avenue newsletter, about their record-setting EV charging Cannonball Run in a Lucid Air. They share the challenges they faced with charging infrastructure, compare US and European charging experiences, and reveal their strategies for maximizing efficie…
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- EU Auto Industry in Trouble - France Could Lose 50% Of Supplier Jobs - Continental Readies to Spin Off Auto Parts - Italy Says 2035 ICE Ban Could Destroy EU Industrial Base - Mercedes Gives Up on Denza Brand in China - Chinese OEMs Move into Vietnam, Dubai and Philippines - Toyota Refreshes Sienna Minivan - EV Batteries Degrade 1.8% a Year - 75% …
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General Motors (NYSE: GM), a leading EV manufacturer, has further expanded its charging network with the addition of nearly 18,000 Tesla (NASDA: TSLA) Superchargers. This move is part of a larger effort that aims to enhance fast and convenient charging options for its EV drivers. With the addition of the Tesla supercharger network, GM customers now…
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Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO), a leading drone developer, and Nightingale Security, have been chosen by a major oil and gas company to develop a fully automated unmanned aircraft system solution. The project will mark a significant step in leveraging advanced UAS remote sensing technology to enhance infrastructure monitoring and operational efficiency i…
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- $25,000 Tesla Finally on the Way? - Silicon Valley Turns Against Musk and Tesla - Scout SUV Still 3 Years Away - Electric Charger Daytona Officially On Sale - Dodge Durango Could Move to Mexico - OEMs Want Nippon Steal, Not Cleveland Cliffs - BYD Dominating Chinese Market - Theory 1 is Lotus' Lightweight EV - ADAS Leads to Driver Distraction - 1s…
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Scott Kerr sits down with Andrea DeMarco, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, one of the world's leading luxury cruise lines, to discuss why the cruise industry is booming at record highs and why more new-to-cruise guests are wealthy Gen Xers and luxury hotel side travelers. She also talks about why Regent Seven Seas puts itself in ultra-luxury…
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- U.S. EV Sales Shoot Up 18% - UAW Threatens Stellantis With National Strike - UAW-VW Contract Bargaining Will Be Intense - 50,000 Gallons of Water Needed in Tesla Semi Fire - Meet Renault’s 1st SDV, The Estafette - Ford Ranger PHEV Specs - Xpeng Intros 800-kW EV Chargers - Wuling Mini EV Gets Design Refresh - Toyota Readies bZ3C EV For China - Ren…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, James recommends albertaev.ca, a resource for comparing the environmental impact and costs of electric versus traditional vehicles. I highlight NIO’s Envo L60, Geely's European manufacturing plans, and the legal challenges faced by former Nikola CEO Trevor Milton, stressing the need for transparency. Additi…
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- U.S. Locks in Chinese Tariff Hikes - GM to Buy EV Batteries Made in U.S. With CATL Technology - Russia May Impose New Tariffs on Chinese Cars - Chinese Automakers Continue Global Expansion - EU OEMs Want Two-Year Delay For 2025 Emission Targets - Driving and Congestion Increase in The U.S. - GM and EVgo Plan More Public Fast Chargers - Volvo Gets…
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- GM and Hyundai Going to Collaborate - Stellantis' Dealers Attack CEO - Stellantis Lacks Safety Ambition - Denso Building Unmanned Assembly Plant - Nuro Drops AV Pods to License Tech - Nissan Trying to Get Inventory Under Control - Fiat Cuts 500e Production - VW Gives New Taos More Power - 1st Level 4 Passenger AV…
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Origin Materials (NASDAQ: ORGN), a technology company focused on advancing sustainable materials, has introduced the Origin CapFormer System, the first commercial-scale manufacturing system for PET caps and closures. Following the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test, the system is set to revolutionize packaging by enabling 100% PET…
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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, we speak with Regis Megina, a software industry veteran who has undergone a journey from Agile to Lean. Regis shares insights on: How he transitioned from early frustrations with waterfall development to embracing Agile and Extreme Programming The challenges he faced in spreading these new ideas, and why he ulti…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, we discuss key developments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry beyond Tesla. We start with GM's BrightDrop merging into Chevrolet and tease the upcoming Scout model reveal from Volkswagen Group. We highlight BYD's strategic delay on a Mexican plant and the performance features of Hyundai's 641-horsepower…
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- Ford in Talks to Return to India - Ford Pays EV Owners to Not Charge During Peak Hours - Lucid Teases New Mid-Size Model - Honda Retools Ohio Plants to Make ICEs, Hybrids and BEVs - Stellantis Prepares U.S. Plants for Electrified and ICE Models - VW Paves Way for Job Cuts in Germany - Europe Faces Overcapacity Issues - NHTSA Proposes New Pedestri…
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Summary In this episode of Grid Connections, Chase sits down with Brandon Watt from Switch Vehicles and Chuck Kauffman from WSU Tech to explore how they're bringing electric vehicle (EV) education to students. Through the SwitchLab EV kit—a hands-on curriculum with real-world applications—students gain valuable experience in EV mechanics, prepping …
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- EU Lowers China EV Tariff Again - BMW Cuts Its Profit Forecast - Audi's 1st China-Sourced EV Coming in 2025 - Audi's Most Aerodynamic Car Ever - BYD Aiming to Sell 4 Million Units - GM Ramping Up BrightDrop Production - Intel Could Sell More of Mobileye - Rivian Launches 1st Referral Program - Mercedes SSB Will be Ready Before 2030…
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Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY), a leading developer of eVTOL aircraft, has taken its first step toward becoming a certified air taxi operator in the UAE. At the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Advanced Air Mobility Summit in Montreal, Joby’s CEO met with the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority and submitted a Letter of Intent to start it…
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Scott Kerr is joined by Hendrik Malinowski, CEO of French luxury automotive manufacturer Bugatti, a 115-year-old brand renowned for producing luxurious, well-crafted, multi-million dollar high-performance cars. Hendrik discusses the legacy of company's founder, automobile designer Ettore Bugatti and the marque's extraordinary rise to a world-class …
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- GAC Develops Fast Charging PHEV - Car Buyers Less Likely to Purchase an EV - U.S. Faces EV Charger Shortage - Kia Delays EV9 Ramp-Up in The U.S. - German EV Sales Plunge 69% In August - EU Automakers Face €15 Billion In CO2 Fines - Italy Wants to Soften EU EV Sales Goals - Hybrids Boost Platinum Demand - Dodge Tests Axial Flux Motors in Racing…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, we discuss key developments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry beyond Tesla. We start with GM's BrightDrop merging into Chevrolet and tease the upcoming Scout model reveal from Volkswagen Group. We highlight BYD's strategic delay on a Mexican plant and the performance features of Hyundai's 641-horsepower…
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- U.S. EV Effort Suffers Setback - U.S. August Sales Up Strongly, Probably - Germany in Industrial Decline? - India Says No EV Incentives Needed - Why Public Chargers Never Hit Peak Output - Tesla to Launch FSD in China, EU - Volvo, Geely Benefit from Shared PlatformBy Autoline
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- VW Only Has 2 Years to Turn Things Around - Germany To Revive EV Subsidies - Mercedes S-Class Sales Plunge Globally - U.S. Dockworkers Threaten Strike - BYD and SAIC Eye Mexican Market - Stellantis Shows FCEV Van - Nissan Updates the Armada - EVs More Popular with Active Drivers Than ICEs - Jeep Names New Head of North America - Geely Offers Free…
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Summary In the latest Grid Connections episode, Joseph Nagle, Head of Corporate Strategy at Pando Electric, discusses innovative outlet-based EV charging for multi-tenant facilities. These systems cut installation costs by 70% compared to traditional chargers. Nagle highlights the importance of equity, simplicity, and durability in multifamily EV c…
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- VW Shocks Germany with Plant Closing Warning - Ex-VW CEO Faces Diesel Fraud Trial - UAW Raises Threaten Supplier Jobs - Cash-for-Clunkers Boosts China's NEV Sales - BYD Charges $13K More for PHEV SUV in China - STLA Says Thanks But No Thanks to Chrysler's Grandson - Volvo Joins the Central Compute Club - EX90 is Volvo's Flagship EV - Audi Q5 Adop…
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Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ), a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, has entered into a partnership agreement with SOLARCYCLE, America's most advanced solar recycling company. This agreement makes Canadian Solar one of the first solar module manufacturers to offer recycling services in the U.S. Canadian Solar will offer upfront recy…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I speak with Bart Busschots as we discuss his experiences with the VW ID.7. Our conversation covers the anticipation surrounding the delayed Polestar 2, Bart's exploration of alternatives, and the impressive features of the ID.7, including its 702 km range and superior technology. Bart shares insights on th…
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- GM Puts Brightdrop Inside Chevrolet - Chinese NEVs Rated Better Than Foreign Ones - GM Faces Class Action Over Faulty Transmissions - BYD Hires Former FCA Exec - Audi Hires New Head of Sales from Porsche - GM Adds Another Apple Exec to Software Unit - Lexus Design Goes Radical - BYD Jumps into Minivan Segment - Like to Swim? Why Not Tow Your Pool…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I cover the latest Tesla news, starting with the elimination of the rear-wheel drive variant of the Cybertruck to simplify customer options. I discuss a safety recall for over 9,000 Model X vehicles due to roof trim issues and Baltimore's decision to integrate nearly 150 Tesla vehicles into its fleet, raisi…
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- Chinese EV Stock Prices Take a Nosedive - Polestar Posts Another Big Loss - EV Registrations Down Sharply in Europe - JD Power Lowers Its EV Sales Forecast - ChargePoint Improving Reliability with AI - Hyundai Taking Tesla-Like Approach - Brand Loyalty Highest in 4 Years - Techs Can Help Sell More Service Repair - 2 Tellurides Come with Ticket to…
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- U.S. August SAAR Falls To 15.2M - BYD Profits Up 33% Despite Price War - Li Auto Profits Plummet 52% - Hyundai Doubles Down on EREVs - GM and Samsung Finalize Battery Plant Deal - Another Aussie Takes Top Design Position - Lexus ID’s Body Structure as A Weakness - Acura Refreshes the RDX - VW Misses Cost Cutting Goals - 3 Chinese OEMs To Manufact…
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Summary In this episode, Tu Le, the founder of Sino Auto Insights, discusses China's impact on the global auto industry, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) space. He highlights the rise of Chinese EV companies and the competitive landscape in China, where there are over 140 EV brands. Tu Le emphasizes the importance of value and price in the…
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Markforged (NYSE: MKFG), an emerging 3D printing company, has introduced the FX10 Metal Kit, adding metal printing capability to the FX10, making it the first industrial 3D printer to print both metal filaments and composites with continuous fiber reinforcement. Markforged also announced a new 316L stainless steel filament for use with the FX10 Met…
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- Tesla Can Sue Over Direct Sales Ban - Continental Closer to Spinning Off Automotive Division - Consumer Reports Ranks Best Used Car Brands and Models - Huawei Lands Contract with BYD Brand - Huawei Loses $3-4,000 Per Car - BMW and Toyota Expand Hydrogen Partnership - BMW Removes Humans from Automated Paint Shop - GM and Ford Want Their Own Banks …
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Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced that Volt Mobility from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a purchase agreement valued at approximately $210 million. Under the agreement, Volt will acquire 3000 EVs, consisting of the Class 1 cargo vans and the Class 3 trucks over the next 16 months. …
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, we dissect Rivian's Q2 2024 earnings call, highlighting CFO Claire McDonough's overview of production metrics and a $451 million gross profit loss. Despite challenges, Rivian aims for cost reduction and profitability by Q4 2024. We explore Rivian's joint venture with Volkswagen, as well as the expansion of …
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In this encore episode of The Luxury Item (published September 13, 2022), Silvio Ursini, Bulgari Group executive vice president in charge of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts division joins Scott Kerr to discuss the steady and calculated expansion of the Italian jeweler's ultra-luxury hotels. Silvio talks about the recent opening of its seventh property in …
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- GAC Sets 30,000 PRM Benchmark for EV Motors - Neta 1st to Use CATL's EV Skateboard - LFP Batteries Degrade Faster at High Charges - U.S. OEMs Ask Government to Go Easier on Chinese Tariffs - Canada to Put 100% Tariff on Chinese EVs - China Threatens to Retaliate Against EU Tariffs - South Korean Regs to Counter Battery Fires - Ford Beefs Up Bronc…
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