PODCAST: TESLA PLUG AS A STANDARD, HYUNDAI IONIQ 6, TAIGA ORCA ELECTRIC JETSKI, AND MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into several significant developments in the EV space. A major point of discussion is Aptera's petition to make the Tesla plug and Supercharger network the US standard, a move the hosts largely agree with in principle due to its elegance and ease of use, but deem likely too late to implement given the widespread adoption of CCS. The podcast also covers Panasonic's advancements in battery technology, teasing a 20% increase in energy density by the end of the decade and confirming a new battery factory in Kansas to supply Tesla with 4680 cells. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is officially unveiled, praised for its striking, unconventional design and impressive 379-mile WLTP range, though its EPA estimate is expected to be slightly lower. The Taiga Orca electric jet ski is highlighted as a "pure unadulterated fun" experience with zero emissions and low maintenance, though its premium price point positions it as a luxury item. Finally, the discussion touches on Canoo's potential revival via a Walmart order for delivery vans and Ford's trademark filings for electric Maverick and Ranger pickup trucks.