Just when you thought we were done talking about EV fires, it’s happened again. This time, Rivian’s Normal factory is experiencing a little..ahem…setback in the parking lot. We talk fires and which kind of vehicles are statistically most likely to ignite. Then, it’s time to talk VW ID. Buzz specs and pricing, Porsche development decisions, future Lucid vehicles, 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.Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW NOTESA fire at Rivian’s factory: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/fire-rivians-illinois-plant-damages-multiple-evs-no-injuries-reported-2024-08-25/ Forbes article on EV fires: https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2024/04/21/electric-vehicles-not-guilty-of-excess-short-term-fire-risk-charges/ VW ID. Buzz specs and pricing: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/08/the-volkswagen-id-buzz-will-start-at-59995/ Porsche development driver said company looked at simulated shifting: https://www.drive.com.au/news/porsche-shoots-down-fake-shifter-for-evs/ Lucid to make three models to compete with Tesla Model 3/Y: https://carbuzz.com/lucid-will-make-three-affordable-electric-vehicles/ Fisker-branded Wallbox charger on sale: https://insideevs.com/news/731381/fisker-wallbox-charger-deal/ Ford restructuring its EV plans to focus on hybrids: https://insideevs.com/news/730889/ford-ev-strategy-august-2024/ Canada to match U.S.’s 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs: https://apnews.com/article/canada-china-evs-tariffs-0cd68ba7533bc6e7111cdd5811c8889c This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy RivianMusic 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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