TESLA DOOR PROBE, RAM KILLS EV + THE FUTURE OF E-BIKES W/ INFINITE MACHINE | INSIDEEVS PODCAST EP42

EV Channels Review

The podcast discusses the significant shift in the American EV market, highlighted by Ram's cancellation of its all-electric 1500 REV pickup. This decision is framed as pragmatic given the struggles of EV trucks to gain traction against their gasoline counterparts, evidenced by Ford's F-150 Lightning sales figures. Instead, Ram is pivoting to an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) model, the Ram 1500 REV, which uses a gasoline engine as a generator. While this offers a substantial combined range, its value proposition and market appeal to the average truck buyer remain uncertain, especially without EV tax credits. The discussion also delves into Tesla's controversial flush door handles, now under NHTSA investigation due to potential safety risks in crashes or power loss, with Tesla reportedly working on a redesigned mechanism. Finally, the episode features an interview with Joe Cohen of Infinite Machine, who discusses the burgeoning e-mobility market and their high-performance e-bikes and scooters, emphasizing a ground-up, quality-focused design approach distinct from many existing e-bike manufacturers.