TRANSPORT EVOLVED EPISODE 165 HEALTHY SPORTY GROWL

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This episode of Transport Evolved delves into the burgeoning EV and plug-in hybrid market, with a particular focus on the troubled Fisker Automotive. The discussion highlights the bid by a German group to acquire Fisker's assets, raising questions about the intellectual property and future of the Karma model. The Frankfurt Motor Show is also covered, noting a trend towards luxury plug-in hybrids from brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volvo, Porsche, and BMW, with the BMW i8 and Porsche 918 Spyder being prominent examples. While these halo vehicles showcase advanced technology, the hosts emphasize that the real impact will come from more accessible models like the Volkswagen e-Golf and e-Up. The segment also touches on the Ford Focus Electric facing an NHTSA investigation due to powertrain issues, the significant August EV sales figures in the US, and the upcoming Nissan e-NV200 commercial van. Finally, the discussion explores Tesla's Supercharger expansion progress and the immense battery cell demand projected by Tesla's future models, alongside an EPA investigation into LG Chem's battery production.