CHARIN PULLS A 180 ON NACS, GM STOPS BOLT BATTERY REPLACEMENTS, AND MORE

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This episode of the EV Resource Podcast covers a range of significant developments in the electric vehicle industry. A key takeaway is CharIN's shift in stance towards Tesla's NACS connector, signaling a potential path for standardization through established bodies, though Tesla's relinquishing of ownership remains a question. The podcast also touches on Toyota's shareholder pressure regarding its slow EV transition and its ambitious claims of breakthroughs in solid-state battery technology, alongside a peculiar patent for a simulated manual transmission. GM's controversial decision to halt Bolt EV battery replacements in favor of diagnostics is highlighted, alongside Rivian's acquisition of A Better Route Planner and its new technical trades program. Other news includes Tesla using BYD batteries in European Model Ys for faster charging, FedEx's deployment of BrightDrop electric vans, Lotus's Nurburgring testing of the Evija X, Stellantis's plan for an affordable sub-$27,000 EV, and government funding for battery recycling. The Volvo EX30 is noted for its surprising acceleration. The host also discusses personal technical difficulties with the recording and future content plans, including a shift towards prioritizing interviews.