TO BE OR NOT B-2 - AUTOLINE AFTER HOURS #89

EV Channels Review

This Autoline After Hours episode, recorded in-studio, features John Waraniak of SEMA alongside John McElroy, Frank Markus, and Peter De Lorenzo. The discussion touches on various automotive topics, including the challenges of performance cars facing CAFE standards, Ford's fluctuating profits and sales figures, and the leadership at General Motors under Dan Akerson. A significant portion of the conversation revolves around the practicality and potential drawbacks of electric vehicles, particularly in extreme weather conditions, contrasting them with gasoline-powered cars. The panel also explores the future of biofuels, the technological advancements in the aftermarket industry via SEMA, and innovative student projects like Clemson University's Deep Orange program. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire segment addressing racing green initiatives, the future of V8 engines, and the evolving landscape of connected and autonomous vehicles, highlighting the industry's ongoing technological evolution and the challenges it faces.