TRANSPORT EVOLVED EPISODE 188: WANTED: TIME MACHINE

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved covers a range of EV-related news and discussions. Key topics include the introduction of charging fees for public EV networks in both the UK and Washington State, with varying pricing models and user reactions. The show also discusses the surprising cancellation of a contract between Green Tomato Cars and BYD for the E6 model, speculating on the reasons behind it and highlighting the comparison with the Tesla Model S. A significant portion is dedicated to Tesla's stock surge, linked to rumors of an Apple acquisition and the potential impact of Tesla's Gigafactory on battery costs and production. The discussion touches upon the future of autonomous driving technology, concept cars like the Rinspeed XJ, and the pragmatic approach to electrifying pickup trucks with VIA Motors, led by Bob Lutz. Finally, the episode addresses an incident of vandalism where an EV charging cable was cut, sparking a conversation about the mentality behind such acts and the broader challenges faced by EV infrastructure.