TRANSPORT EVOLVED JUNE HANGOUT

EV Channels Review

This 'Transport Evolved' June Hangout livestream features hosts Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield and Kate Walton-Elliott discussing various EV-related topics. The conversation touches upon the challenges of EV pricing, particularly the discontinuation of the $40,000 Silverado EV, attributing it to GM's need to recoup losses and a focus on higher-margin vehicles. They highlight the excessive battery size in work trucks like the Silverado, arguing that a smaller, less powerful, and more affordable battery would better suit the needs of most users. The hosts also delve into the complexities of charging standards, the transition to NACS, and the potential issues with adapters and payment methods. Additionally, they briefly mention the ongoing "Pole to Pole" Nissan Ariya expedition and the passing of Nobel laureate John Goodenough, the father of the lithium-ion battery.