TRANSPORT EVOLVED EPISODE 231: SWALLOW TWO, WITH WATER

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved discusses several key developments in the EV space. A significant portion is dedicated to Tesla's new 'Range Assurance' feature, part of the 6.2 software update, designed to proactively inform drivers about charger availability and potential range issues. While lauded as a move to combat range anxiety for potential buyers, concerns are raised about its reliability in Europe due to inconsistent 3G connectivity. The show also touches upon Tesla's quiet update to its Model S color palette, introducing titanium and a new blue. Other topics include a unique Airbnb experience in a Tesla, the potential for Apple's 'Project Titan,' and a significant legal victory for Tesla in New Jersey, allowing direct sales to resume. The discussion also covers Delphi's autonomous Audi SQ5 cross-country drive, a surprisingly cheap lease deal for the Fiat 500e in California, and Nissan's potential shelving of the Blade Glider concept due to a copyright dispute.