PODCAST: ELECTRIC LAST MILE (ELMS), TESLA NEWS, MERCEDES-BENZ EQC SPECS, AND MORE

EV Channels Review

This podcast episode features an in-depth discussion with Jim Taylor, CEO of Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS). The conversation highlights ELMS's strategy to enter the commercial electric van market, focusing on the Class 1 segment with a vehicle offering 170 cubic feet of capacity. A key takeaway is the company's emphasis on a lower total cost of ownership, projecting a 30-35% saving compared to gasoline counterparts, further bolstered by federal tax credits that can bring acquisition costs to parity with traditional vans. ELMS leverages an existing, proven platform, aiming for high reliability from the outset. The discussion also touches upon the burgeoning e-commerce market as a significant demand driver and the surprising US Postal Service contract awarded to Oshkosh. While the ELMS van is positioned as a practical, cost-effective solution for last-mile delivery, the episode also covers broader EV news, including Tesla's production delays for the new Model S/X, pricing adjustments, and the expansion of Supercharger networks.