TRANSPORT EVOLVED NEWS PANEL SHOW EPISODE 212: HANDBRAKES

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved News Panel Show, recorded in September 2014, covers several key topics in the EV space. The hosts discuss Nissan's shift towards advertising the 'fun' of electric driving, Bob Lutz's controversial 'fringe brand' comment about Tesla, and Toyota's 'handbrake' campaign for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The panel also touches upon the success of National Drive Electric Week, the challenges of making EVs accessible to lower-income families, and the ongoing debate between battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells. The discussion highlights the evolving landscape of EV advocacy, the need for more mature messaging, and the financial barriers to EV adoption. The episode concludes with a look at the BMW i8 and the Rockefeller Brothers' divestment from fossil fuels, underscoring the growing momentum towards sustainable energy.