AUDI ACTIVESPHERE, TESLA FACTORY EXPANSION AND TOYOTA'S NEW EV PLATFORM

EV Channels Review

This podcast episode delves into several key EV developments, with a significant focus on the Audi Activesphere concept, a versatile off-road coupe that transforms into a pickup. The discussion also covers Tesla's substantial investment in its Nevada facility for Semi production and 4680 battery manufacturing, alongside Toyota's reported development of an EV-only platform. A substantial portion of the episode is dedicated to the Rivian R1T's thermal management issues during long-distance, cold-weather charging, highlighting frustratingly slow charging speeds and potential causes. The hosts also compare Rivian's charging performance to the Ford F-150 Lightning, noting the Lightning's more consistent, albeit lower peak, charging curve. The episode touches upon the challenges of public charging infrastructure, particularly the impact of free charging programs on station availability and reliability.