TRANSPORT EVOLVED NEWS PANEL TALK SHOW EPISODE 227: DE NADA

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved News Panel focuses on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt and the burgeoning CCS charging infrastructure. The hosts highlight the Volt's redesign, emphasizing its more conventional styling and a modest increase in electric-only range to 50 miles, achieved through a slightly larger battery and improved efficiency. A key point of discussion is the controversial 'occasional seating position' for a fifth passenger, which is deemed impractical but included to address consumer demand. The review also touches upon the potential for the Volt's new powertrain to be adapted for other hybrid applications within GM. Separately, the panel discusses the significant investment by BMW and Volkswagen in expanding the CCS charging network along the East and West Coasts, aiming to address the current scarcity of chargers. The conversation also briefly covers the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and the Chevrolet Bolt EV concept, along with the political climate surrounding climate change denial in Washington.