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Episode Synopsis
Battles heat up in the EV world. In the SUV market, Tesla raises (or perhaps lowers) the bar with a less expensive RWD Model Y, while Honda unveils its competitively equipped Prologue. In the pickup arena, Ford reveals the Flash version of its F-150 Lightning, offering long range with affordable features, while Rivian stuffs a 149 kWh battery in its chassis. And in the tuner world, EV swaps are getting sweeter, as a Tesla-powered Fiero proves. And that’s not all we talk about on this week’s podcast!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 NOTESTesla offers RWD Model Y in the U.S.: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-rear-wheel-drive-u-s/ Honda Prologue specs: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45209379/2024-honda-prologue-details-revealed/ Ford announces F-150 Lightning Flash trim: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/ford-f-150-lightning-flash-the-value-sweet-spot Ford F-150 Lightning Sales down: https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/2023/10/04/Q3%202023%20Sales%20Final%20Release.pdf TFL Truck compares F-150 EcoBoost, Chevy Silverado EV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSJaNPQWBaM Rivian introduces “Max Pack” 149 kWh battery pack: https://www.thedrive.com/news/rivian-r1t-with-410-mile-range-arrives-with-huge-new-max-pack-battery Aston Martin reveals $800,000 998-hp, hybrid Valhalla supercar: https://www.thedrive.com/news/aston-martin-valhalla-a-mid-engined-beast-with-twin-turbo-v8-3-electric-motors-998-hpHyundai, Kia, and Genesis going NACS?: https://electrek.co/2023/09/29/hyundai-kia-seen-taking-tesla-charger-photos-is-nacs-support-imminent/Tesla-swapped Pontiac Fiero: https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-swapped-pontiac-fiero-is-like-a-tesla-roadster-from-an-alternate-timeline This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover by Alwi AlaydrusMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/store
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