This week, co-hosts Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez bag on and praise Tesla for its latest release, the Model S Plaid. But there are other things to celebrate this week, too, like Kia selling out its EV6 First Editions in the U.S., rumors of Dodge electrifying in order to make fast cars, Apple hiring a seasoned automotive CEO, and a slew of new EV announcements from Polestar, Lincoln, and Maserati. Plus, an electric ride-on excavator.
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SHOW NOTESRV parks and EVs: https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-park-owner-discusses-experience-with-electric-vehicles-1003/
Kia sells out of its EV6 First Editions: https://insideevs.com/news/513011/us-kia-ev6-fully-reserved/
Tesla Model S Plaid delivery day: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/tesla-model-s-plaid-why-it-still-matters
Jalopnik takes on the yoke steering wheel: https://jalopnik.com/real-world-video-of-the-tesla-yoke-steering-wheel-is-as-1847093662
Rumor: Dodge making fast EVs: https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2021/06/fastest-dodge-ever-will-be-electric-and-one-of-an-assortment-of-battery-models-coming-from-old-fca-brands/
Apple hires BMW and Canoo veteran Ulrich Kranz: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/10/apple-hires-bmw-veteran-in-latest-sign-of-electric-car-push.html
"Grazing" vs "guzzling”: https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/electric-vehicles-wireless-charging-pennsylvania-20210610.html
Lordstown’s latest woes: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/15/lordstown-motors-shares-soar-after-new-chairwoman-says-production-plans-remain-on-track.html
Polestar announces Polestar 3: https://www.autoblog.com/2021/06/16/polestar-3-suv-made-in-america/
Lincoln pledges to electrify: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36728998/lincoln-future-electric-vehicle-plans-revealed/
New Maserati GranTurismo sports coupe is coming eventually as an EV: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1132576_maserati-teases-its-first-all-electric-car-a-potential-tesla-roadster-rival
Honda Clarity discontinued: https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Honda-discontinues-fuel-cell-car-Clarity-on-weak-demand
Honda and Komatsu announce mini ride-on EV excavator with swappable battery: https://www.electrive.com/2021/06/11/honda-komatsu-plan-electric-excavator-with-battery-swapping/
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