Rivian’s hoping to move fast and fix things — like charging experiences for its owners. Thanks to a creative grading system, Rivian could have a winning idea on its hands. But before we discuss that on this week’s podcast, we tackle Tesla Model 3 windshield repair costs, Tesla layoffs, Mercedes redesign strategies, and more.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESTesla laying off 10% of its workforce: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/15/24130735/tesla-layoffs-10-percent-workforce-disappointing-sales Terminated Tesla employees will reportedly receive 60 days of pay and benefits in compliance with federal WARN notice: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/tesla-layoffs-texas-gigafactory-employees-overnight-email Tesla SVP of Powertrain & Energy Engineering Drew Baglino Leaving Tesla after 18 years: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/15/tesla-execs-drew-baglino-and-rohan-patel-depart-amid-steep-layoffs.html 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS redeisgn: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60454190/2025-mercedes-benz-eqs-revealed/ Mercedes apparently was testing a gas range extender for the EQs: https://www.motor1.com/news/716214/mercedes-eqs-range-extender-test-stopped/ Rivian grading charging points: https://www.thedrive.com/news/rivian-will-use-your-ev-to-spread-the-word-about-bad-public-chargers Ford Mustang Mach-E gets range, performance improvements: https://electrek.co/2024/04/09/ford-2024-mustang-mach-e-range-quicker-acceleration-faster-charging/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover courtesy RivianMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/store

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