TRANSPORT EVOLVED ELECTRIC CAR NEWS PANEL SHOW 201: CRUSHED

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved covers several key EV news items. The discussion highlights the BMW i3 Rex's EPA ratings and the ongoing debate about its range-extender functionality, noting its efficiency but also its higher energy consumption compared to a Model S. A significant portion of the show is dedicated to the controversial crushing of BMW ActiveE test vehicles, drawing parallels to 'Who Killed the Electric Car?' and questioning BMW's insensitivity in the process, despite regulatory reasons for disposal. The show also touches on the potential for car-sharing schemes like BlueIndie in Indianapolis and the challenges faced by automakers mandated to produce EVs they are skeptical about, like Fiat's 500e. Finally, the upcoming UK delivery of the Tesla Model S and Ecotricity's legal action against Tesla over supercharger installations are discussed, alongside the potential for a Tesla Model S convertible conversion and the pricing of the Nissan e-NV200 van.