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Episode Synopsis
It’s all about big batteries this week, with talks of the 100+ kWh VW ID.Buzz debuting in the U.S. in the coming weeks. We also chat about Chevrolet’s recent claim that the Silverado EV Work Truck will sport a range of 450 miles, Cadillac confirms the Escalade IQ, Ford teases an Expedition-sized three-row EV SUV, and Munro & Associates rips into the massive 200+ kWh Hummer EV battery pack. There’s more in this week’s podcast, like a conversation about battery size vs. charging speed, so click play and give a listen! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESFord changes plans on removing AM radio from cars: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98/status/1661024295110463491?s=20 VW Announces place, date for U.S.-spec ID.Buzz debut: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43251812/2025-vw-id-buzz-lwb-usa-release-date/ Chevrolet claims 450-mile range for Silverado EV Work Truck: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1139701_chevy-silverado-ev-range-work-truck Cadillac Confirms Escalade IQ: https://www.autoblog.com/2023/05/22/cadillac-escalade-iq-ev-spy-photos/ Ford confirms Expedition-sized EV SUV in the works: https://insideevs.com/news/668467/ford-three-row-electric-suv-coming-2025-350-miles-range/ Should batteries be smaller: https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/22/23733215/ford-ev-battery-size-weight-safety-jim-farley Munro & Associates tear down a Hummer EV battery: https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a43978114/gmc-hummer-ev-battery-teardown-proves-our-fears/ Maxwell van RV conversion: https://newatlas.com/automotive/solar-charged-electric-camper-van-american-erv/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover image courtesy GMMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -
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