TRANSPORT EVOLVED ELECTRIC CAR NEWS PANEL SHOW 205: EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCE

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This episode of Transport Evolved focuses on the Nissan Leaf's new battery replacement plan, offering existing owners the option to purchase a new battery pack for $5,500. The new pack utilizes the latest 2015 'hot weather' chemistry, providing an upgrade for first-generation Leaf owners. The panel discusses the implications for long-term ownership and the used car market, with a general consensus that this is a positive development. The show also touches on Audi's rumored expansion into EVs, the challenges of public charging infrastructure and pricing, and California's reinstated HOV lane stickers for plug-in hybrids. A significant portion is dedicated to critiquing the marketing of 'temporary range extenders' by manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, which are essentially software-locked features. Finally, the discussion covers Tesla's expanding gallery presence and the NADA's 'Get The Facts' campaign, as well as health warnings on gasoline pumps and Toyota's new hydrogen fuel cell car.