CARSGUIDE PODCAST: TOOLS IN THE SHED EP. 67

EV Channels Review

This episode of CarsGuide Podcast's 'Tools in the Shed' covers a range of automotive topics, with a significant focus on the potential Jeep Gladiator Hercules. The hosts express excitement for this high-performance variant, speculated to be a Raptor rival, possibly featuring a V8 engine, though its existence and name are unconfirmed. The discussion then shifts to the Hyundai Elevate concept, a unique four-legged walking car designed for extreme terrain and accessibility, which the hosts find both intriguing and somewhat outlandish. CES 2019 also yielded news of Hyundai's augmented reality head-up display, promising advanced navigation and information integration, though concerns about distraction are raised. The Byton M-Byte's massive dashboard screen and gesture controls are also highlighted as futuristic, albeit with questions about practicality and cost. The podcast touches on the burgeoning EV market in China and a peculiar incident involving a Tesla Model S and a robot at CES, underscoring the 'we're not there yet' theme for advanced technology. Finally, the hosts share their experiences with a Ford Everest towing a classic car and a Hyundai Ioniq EV, with the latter's real-world range proving accurate but charging infrastructure remaining a significant challenge. The segment concludes with an update on Tesla's Gigafactory in Shanghai and SpaceX's Starhopper rocket development.