Electrify News Podcast
By Electrify Expo
Electrify News PodcastJan 19, 2022
Episode 238: Seattle Recap, EV Tax Bill, Volkswagen's CEO Swap, Truck Talk
On today’s episode, Jo and Matt jump right in with a recap of Electrify Expo: Seattle to fill you in on who was there, what stood out, and what you missed if you weren’t able to attend. Next, they explore a newly proposed bill that would bring some major tax credit changes for electric vehicles. Then, the two talk about the potential consequences of Herbert Diess (Volkswagen CEO) leaving VW and being replaced by Oliver Blume (Porsche CEO). Finally, the episode wraps up with some talk about Toyota’s battery efficiency efforts, Volvo’s “Care By Volvo” subscription program, why low use cases are not good indicators of EV functionality, and how Tesla’s Cybertruck stacks up against EV trucks from Ford, Rivian, Chevy, and Hummer.
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LIVE from SEATTLE: Talking with Greg Lucia About The Electrify Expo Vibe
Jo sits down with industry veteran Greg Lucia about what consumers get out of Electrify Expo, and what sets the vibe apart for this unique event.
Episode 237: How E-Mobility Is Winning The Culture War With Watersports, Side-by-Sides, and Sedans
We are increasingly seeing how e-mobility is making inroads in the weirdest places - and winning the culture wars. This week Jo and Chris discuss Jo's time with the electric Taiga jetski, how the Volcon Skag side-by-side is winning over the camouflage crowd, Canoo's big deal with middle America's favorite big-box store, and how the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Polestar are making sedans relevant again.
Episode 236: Rivian Keeps On Truckin', Tesla Superchargers For All, And Why EV Myths Maintain Credibility
It has been more than a decade now since the EVs started hitting roads across the U.S., yet so many people remain misinformed - driving conversations about e-mobility that just aren't true. Matt and Jo explore why these myths persists, as well as Rivian's latest updates, and Joe Biden's announcement that Tesla Superchargers will be open to all - and why that should come with an asterisk.
Episode 235: Wireless EV Charging That Makes (Commercial) Sense With WAVE
Many of us use wireless charging pads for our smartphones, but for EVs? It seems a far flung, futuristic idea - but WAVE has been bringing wireless charging to e-mobility for over a decade. Jo sits down with WAVE CEO Aaron Gillmore to talk efficiency, use cases, and how wireless charging is changing commercial-scale electric vehicles.
Episode 234: Runaway Wheels, Pothole Perils, and EVs Dominating the Goodwood Festival of Speed
There is so much happening in the world of e-mobility the past few weeks, from wheels falling off of Subarus and Toyotas, to the raw display of EV power at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and Jo's own personal experience with battery packs and Chicago potholes.
Episode 233: Matt and Jo Catch Up On Long Beach, Charging Consolidation, and What Tesla Is Up To Next
Matt and Jo recap ElectrifyExpo Long Beach, talk charging, and get caught up on Tesla.
LIVE from LONG BEACH: Radio Flyer Talks Nostalgia, Legacy, and the Future Of E-Mobility
Pretty much everyone growing up either had a Radio Flyer product, or knew someone that did - and now the Flyer brand is growing up with a high-end e-bike aimed at creating new family memories - and hauling kids and stuff.
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LIVE from LONG BEACH: Zooz E-Bikes Combine Industrial Design With BMX Performance
No headlights, no turn signals, no compromises - the Zeus e-bike is industrial design, moto and BMW performance all encapsulated in one deceptively simple and gorgeous package.
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LIVE from LONG BEACH: Right-sizing Your E-mobility Life With The Arcimoto FUV
With just three wheels, a starting price of under $20,000 (before incentives) and a fun-to-drive feel, Arcimoto is pushing the e-mobility market in a whole new direction. Listen in and hear how this unique vehicle is making waves, and believers, with its unique take on EVs.
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LIVE from LONG BEACH: The Moonbike Is A Dirt Bike Meets E-Bike...But For Snow?
E-mobility is allowing for inventive types to create truly unique and fun movement experiences - and that is on full display with the Moonbike, an electric bike...but for the snow. It's a wonderfully wicked way to carve fresh powder without harming the environment.
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LIVE from LONG BEACH: The Newest From NIU, One Of The Largest E-Mobility Brands In The World
What happens when you cross Tesla and Vespa? You get NIU - an electric scooter brand spanning the globe that is among the largest (if not THE largest) e-mobility brands in the world. Tune in to learn about their history, their app, and what's next for NIU.
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LIVE from LONG BEACH: When An E-Bike And E-Scooter Have A Baby, You Get The JackRabbit
E-bikes are a great urban commuter tool - if you have the space to fit them, that is. But if you find yourself lacking storage space, the miniaturized JackRabbit is a great alternative, offering a true e-mobility experience in a compact package.
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LIVE from LONG BEACH: Tapping Into Performance & Efficiency With Unplugged Performance
Modifying cars is nothing new - and EV hot rodders have wasted no time bringing more speed, power, and efficiency to stock electric cars. Unplugged Performance has been at the forefront of the EV modification craze, building race cars, show cars, and everything in between for their customers.
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LIVE from LONG BEACH: Simplifying The Home Charging Conundrum With Splitvolt
While much ado is made about the latest and greatest electric vehicles, the less-sexy (but arguably more important) complexities of the home-charging equation often gets left out. Enter Splitvolt, a deceptively simple design that can turn any dryer outlet into a fast and effective home-charging solution for electric vehicles.
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LIVE from LONG BEACH: The E-Mobility Revolution Reaches Skate Parks With Evolve Skateboards
Whether you were a skater kid or not, the American mythos of the skate kid is one that has permeated our society - and it only makes sense that the e-mobility revolution wouldn't leave them our. Evolve Skateboards puts power into your hands with its unique, electrified take on short and longboards.
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LIVE from LONG BEACH: Going 1000 Miles On A Single Charge Is No Drag With Aptera
There are many ways to achieve greater ranage with EVs, from bigger batteries to lighter bodies. For the three-wheeled Aptera, the secret ingredient to getting 1000 miles on a single charge is creating the lowest-drag car possible - and maybe a few solar panels.
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LIVE from LONG BEACH: Deciphering The Details Behind What Makes The Seabob So Special
It's not a surfboard, it's not a jetski, and it's not a submarine - the Seabob is all of the above. It's an electric machine that let's you "move like a dolphin" through the water,, up to 140 feet deep. Learn more about the Seabob with Jo in this live episode.
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LIVE from LONG BEACH 2022: Digging Into The Origin Story of E-Bike Maker Aventon
LIVE from our Long Beach event, Jo sits down with with Aventon e-bikes to talk about the thriving e-bike market, how Electrify Expo is bringing e-mobility enthusiasts together, and how Aventon rose from humble roots to become a major player in the space.
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Episode 232: Fancy, Futuristic, and Foldable, the Go-Cycle e-bike is the Versatile e-Mobility Solution
When it comes to urban e-mobility, storage space is often at a premium - meaning many users might not have enough room to store a full-size e-bike. Enter Go-Cycle, a foldable, high-end e-bike that has found a strong middle-ground market as interest in e-bikes continues to grow. Jo sits down with Richie Gitler of Go-Cycle to talk about where they fit, how the market has changed, and his hopes for the future of this exciting e-mobility market.
Episode 231: Volkswagen Tests Direct Sales with Scout Revival, Lordstown & Foxxconn Tie The Knot, and (Awkwardly) Defending Dealerships
Car dealerships have a well-earned reputation, but with Tesla having blazed a path towards direct sales, legacy automakers are looking to test the waters now too. Volkswagen in particular is upsetting its dealers with the announcement of a Bronco competitor, the revived International Scout - leaving Jo and Chris (almost) feeling bad for VW dealers who have been pining for this exact vehicle.
Episode 230: Lilypad EVs & Ford's Truck Advantage
The transition from combustion engines to e-mobility is going faster than many thought it would, but there's still a long way to go - and the market is speaking in ways many of us didn't expect. Jump into a discussion on the "electrified" Corvette, Ford's electric truck advantage
Episode 229: Experiential Marketing is a Must for EVs
Jo Borras sits down with BJ Birtwell, the creator of Electrify Expo, to talk about car guys, legacy brands, and experiencing the "soul" of electric cars.
Episode 228: A Bird's Eye View of the ACT Expo
Fresh back from Long Beach and the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Jo and Matt talk about the commercial side of e-mobility, from trucks to buses and everything else used to move mass amounts of people and cargo.
Episode 227: The Mysterious Case of Tesla's Missing Cars
It has been over two years since Tesla unveiled a new car model, and with the Cybertruck seemingly still far from entering production, Jo and Chris ask the big question - has Elon Musk grown bored with his own EV company, even as EV sales soar 500% over the past year?
Episode 226: Jo and Matt Reunite To Talk Nikola Semi Deliveries, An Electrified Corvette, and Lawn Mowers
Jo reunites with friend of Electrify News Matt Teske to go over all the big moves in the past few months since he got busy with his own project, Chargeway. Topics include an electrified Corvette, electric lawnmowers, Nikola finally delivering its semis, and much more.
Episode 225: When Did KIA Become Cooler Than Lincoln? E-Mobility Edition
It's a tale of two concept cars - the Lincoln Star vs. the KIA EV9, which had two very different introductions to the automotive press that really underpin the different paths these two brands took on the road to electrification. Also in this episode, Jo and Chris talk about CAKE (the ridable kind) and how the new BMW 7 Series is the first interesting 7 Series in a long, long time.
Episode 224: Want To Buy Your Tesla After Your Lease? Well, Too Bad - A Conversation About EV Leases & Warranties
Tesla disrupted the car market in more ways than one - from going all-electric, to its direct sales model, and its guaranteed resale prices. But not everything Tesla does differently is always the disruption we want or need. In this episode, Jo and Chris speak with KJ Gimbel of Xcelerate Auto about what they are seeing on the secondary EV market, and why Tesla might be creating a scarcity of its own used cars.
Episode 223: The Autonomous E-Mobility Problem I.E. Are We There Yet?
Autonomous vehicles have been a pipedream since the earliest days of science fiction, promising a world where mobility can be achieved without paying the least bit of attention. But in a world where people with GPS devices still manage to drive straight into lakes and off cliffs, Jo and Chris ask the question - how much further are we from autonomous cars, and what role will the EV revolution play?
Episode 222: Rivian's Bumpy Road To Truck Electrification With Jason Cortes
Rivian, one of the most promising EV truck startups, has had more than a few setbacks in the past year with big partners Amazon and Ford backing away, a stunning plummet in share value, and a loss of investor trust. In this episode, Jo talks with former Rivian employee Jason Cortes about what he sees as the challenges, and opportunities, that remain ahead for the ambitious electric pickup startup.
Episode 221: Joost de Vries of DeLorean Reveals Plans For It To Become A Full-Line Automaker
DeLorean Motor Company CEO Joost de Vries reveals his plans for reviving the famous DeLorean Motor Company as an all-electric brand - and those plans go beyond just a single model. Get the scoop on how DeLorean is shaping up to become one of the boldest new entries into the e-mobility market.
Episode 220: Electrify News/Everyday EV Crossover Episode (Yes They Talk About Crossovers)
What is this, a crossover episode?
Yup. In this episode, Jo joins with Branden Boggs, host of the YouTube channel Everyday EV, for a discussion that ranges from Tesla tattoos and electric Subaru's to the EVs and brands that have impressed them the most.
Episode 219: Changing the EV Charging Game with Coffee and Convenience Stores
With electric cars and trucks now coming out from every manufacturer, the question of EV charging infrastructure is on everyone's minds - how much is needed, where is it needed, and what will it look like? In this episode, Jo and Chris take a look at different companies, from coffee shops to carmakers and even fossil fuel titans, that are tackling the EV charging problem head-on.
Episode 218: From Formula E to Electric Drift Cars, The Future Of EV Racing Is Bright (And Kinda Weird)
In a special episode of The Electrify News Podcast, Jo is joined by fellow performance enthusiast Jacob Gettins, and the two sit down for a discussion about automotive purists, EV performance, and the infinite possibilities of e-mobility meeting motorsports.
Episode 217: The Chevy Silverado EV and the Big Three's Electric Pickup Plans, and an Apple/Porsche Crossover Episode?
The Chevy Silverado EV is a much different beast from the Ford F-150 Lightning, which begs the question where Ram 1500 fits in. Also, is there an Apple/Porsche crossover in the works? Tune in to find out.
Episode 216: Caddliac Lyriq Production Begins, Suzuki's Big EV Investment, and the F-150 Lightning Details Get Dropped
This week Jo talks about Ford beating the odds with the F-150 Lightning, Cadillac beginning production of the Lyriq EV months early, and Suzuki making a billion-dollar investment in EVs in India.
Episode 215: The Return of Hispana Souza, Super73 Goes Native, and NIU Tries Something New
In this episode of Electrify News, Jo and Chris talk about the (very pink) return of bespoke car brand Hispana Souza, Jo's endless love affair with Super73, NIU Motors stepping into the automotive space, and questioning whether or not your car MIGHT be spying on you.
Episode 214: Tiny Wheels On Fast E-Bikes, Record Gas Prices (Again!), And The $600,000 Tesla Supercharging Bill
On this episode Chris and Jo talk about another e-bike that probably goes way too fast, dive deeper into the Sony/Honda EV Tie-Up, a Tesla Supercharger bill into the six-figures, and how record gas prices are affecting the EV market.
Episode 213: Where Jo Talks About BIG Things From BIG Companies
In this week's news update, host Jo Borras covers the biggest news from the biggest names in EVs. This includes Ford's internal e-mobility division, Sony's tie-up with Honda, and 500+ pages of Tesla's to-do list in Germany.
Episode 212: Electric Vehicles That Go Everywhere BUT The Road
From dirt bikes for kids to boats for cruisin', electric vehicles are showing up everywhere on AND off the road. Jo and Chris reminisce about all the times they almost died as they take a look at some of the coolest off-road e-mobility vehicles out there, including the Tesla Cyberquad (for kids!), the Volcon Runt, Taiga snowmobile, and two very different electric boats from Candela and Nautique.
Episode 211: Mustang Mach E Review, Tesla takes on HUMMER, and the KIA EV6 is a better Camaro than the Camaro
Since when can a KIA beat a Camaro? And why do Tesla owners have a beef with the new HUMMER EV? Chris and Jo discuss all that and more in this week's episode, plus Jo gives his take on the Mustang Mach E and its massive center screen.
Episode 210: Electric Motorcycle Design & Tech with Zaiser Motors CEO Anthony Cross
Electric motorcycles have come up quick in the e-mobility world with some of the sleekest and coolest designs, but there is always room for more. Zaiser Motors co-founder and CEO Anthony Cross entered the electric motorcycle world after he couldn't find a design that he loved for himself, and he sits down with Electrify News host Jo Borras to talk about the good, the bad, and the vaporware of being an EV startup in 2022.
Episode 209: Superbowl Increases EV/Tesla Awareness, LiveWire As A Kid's Brand, and the F-150 Goes Semi-Autonomous
Coming hot off the heels of the Super Bowl, Jo and Chris talk about EV marketing that somehow always benefits Tesla, Harley-Davidson's LiveWire brand doin' it for the children, and how the $40,000 F-150 Lightning is getting a summon mode similar to the $80,000 Model S.
Episode 208: The episode where Jo and Chris DON'T talk about electric cars
E-mobility is about more than just electric cars, and in this week's episode, Jo and Chris do their best to talk about all the other EVs coming out, including surfboards, scooters, and flying hovercrafts that definitely won't tear you to shreds.
Episode 207: Biden Putting Billions Into EVs, Lincoln Announces EV Plans & Porsche's Cannonball Run
Jo runs down the latest in EV news, including the Biden administration's $10 billion investment into EV infrastructure, Lincoln's electric SUV plans, and Porsche's version of an electric "Cannonball" run.
Episode 206: Talking to Tesla's 007 About EVs, Extended Warranties, and the Early Days of Pre-Owned Teslas
Meet Brent Seavy, one of Tesla's first employees who now runs X-Care, an extended-warranty company for Tesla owners, as they discuss the political nature of EVs and how his company came to be.
Episode 205: The Ford Maverick Makes Its Pitch, the BMW i3 Says Goodbye
Jo really wants to talk about the hybrid Ford Maverick truck, we say goodbye to one of the first modern EV models, and the Volkswagen Buzz electric bus is a hippie van for hipsters.
Episode 204: A Slightly Less Sharp Cybertruck and a Sharper Looking KIA EV6, and the EV Bus Is (Really!) Back
New leaked photos reveal a smaller, less-sharp Cybertruck, the KIA EV6 gets a very competitive price, and the VW Bus is back as an EV. Really. For sure this time.
Episode 203: Jo Talks the BIG EV News at CES
Electric vehicles are growing - literally - in every industry, and in this episode Jo talks about the BIG news from companies such as Bobcat, Kenworth, and BrightDrop - GM's electric delivery van company.
Episode 202: Which Electric Boat Lifestyle Is Right For you?
In this episode, Jo and Chris talk about Mopar EV charges, Taco Bell's wink at electric car owners, and two distinctly different styles of electric boats.