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This was a shocker: Peter Rawlinson steps down as Lucid’s CEO. Was it voluntary, who will replace him, and what does this mean for Lucid’s future? We don’t know the answers, but we do ponder the questions. Also, Ramcharger specs go public, Jay Leno drives the Scout EREV, Mercedes-Benz creates a do-all-the-things platform, and more, all on this week’s podcast!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW NOTESPeter Rawlinson steps down as Lucid CEO: https://ir.lucidmotors.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lucid-announces-ceo-transition Production-intent specs drop on 2026 Ramcharger: https://tfltruck.com/2025/02/2026-ramcharger-more-details-news/ Jay Leno drives Scout EREV prototype: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJbBCAVhXuc Mercedes-Benz unveils powertrain-agnostic MMA platform: https://www.thedrive.com/news/mercedes-is-finally-ready-to-destroy-the-line-between-ev-and-ice-car-design Kia unveils its PV5 EV van: https://electrek.co/2025/02/20/kia-unveils-pv5-first-look-electric-van-weve-waited-for/ https://electrek.co/2025/02/19/kia-pv5-electric-van-spotted-in-us-for-first-time/ Nikola files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/struggling-e-truck-maker-nikola-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-2025-02-19/ New Rivian models are “California Dune” edition R1T/R1S: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63833444/rivian-r1t-r1s-california-dune-edition-details/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy Lucid MotorsMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar
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