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Electrify News Podcast

Electrify News Podcast

By Electrify Expo

Covering the World of Electric Vehicles. Jo Borras and Chris DeMorro offer humor and insight into news from the world of electric vehicles and e-mobility.
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Episode 233: Matt and Jo Catch Up On Long Beach, Charging Consolidation, and What Tesla Is Up To Next

Electrify News PodcastJun 27, 2022

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Episode 238: Seattle Recap, EV Tax Bill, Volkswagen's CEO Swap, Truck Talk
Aug 06, 202237:08
LIVE from SEATTLE: Talking with Greg Lucia About The Electrify Expo Vibe

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.

Jul 30, 202210:00
Episode 237: How E-Mobility Is Winning The Culture War With Watersports, Side-by-Sides, and Sedans
Jul 14, 202233:36
Episode 236: Rivian Keeps On Truckin', Tesla Superchargers For All, And Why EV Myths Maintain Credibility

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. 

Jul 12, 202231:13
Episode 235: Wireless EV Charging That Makes (Commercial) Sense With WAVE

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. 

Jul 07, 202225:06
Episode 234: Runaway Wheels, Pothole Perils, and EVs Dominating the Goodwood Festival of Speed

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.

Jul 05, 202230:43
Episode 233: Matt and Jo Catch Up On Long Beach, Charging Consolidation, and What Tesla Is Up To Next

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.

Jun 27, 202226:06
LIVE from LONG BEACH: Radio Flyer Talks Nostalgia, Legacy, and the Future Of E-Mobility
Jun 27, 202212:41
LIVE from LONG BEACH: Zooz E-Bikes Combine Industrial Design With BMX Performance
Jun 27, 202209:11
LIVE from LONG BEACH: Right-sizing Your E-mobility Life With The Arcimoto FUV
Jun 23, 202216:33
LIVE from LONG BEACH: The Moonbike Is A Dirt Bike Meets E-Bike...But For Snow?
Jun 23, 202215:49
LIVE from LONG BEACH: The Newest From NIU, One Of The Largest E-Mobility Brands In The World
Jun 20, 202218:51
LIVE from LONG BEACH: When An E-Bike And E-Scooter Have A Baby, You Get The JackRabbit
Jun 20, 202211:03
LIVE from LONG BEACH: Tapping Into Performance & Efficiency With Unplugged Performance
Jun 20, 202212:28
LIVE from LONG BEACH: Simplifying The Home Charging Conundrum With Splitvolt
Jun 20, 202219:49
LIVE from LONG BEACH: The E-Mobility Revolution Reaches Skate Parks With Evolve Skateboards
Jun 20, 202208:28
LIVE from LONG BEACH: Going 1000 Miles On A Single Charge Is No Drag With Aptera
Jun 20, 202219:03
LIVE from LONG BEACH: Deciphering The Details Behind What Makes The Seabob So Special
Jun 16, 202210:20
LIVE from LONG BEACH 2022: Digging Into The Origin Story of E-Bike Maker Aventon
Jun 15, 202211:20
Episode 232: Fancy, Futuristic, and Foldable, the Go-Cycle e-bike is the Versatile e-Mobility Solution

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.

Jun 01, 202233:13
Episode 231: Volkswagen Tests Direct Sales with Scout Revival, Lordstown & Foxxconn Tie The Knot, and (Awkwardly) Defending Dealerships

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. 

May 26, 202223:54
Episode 230: Lilypad EVs & Ford's Truck Advantage

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

May 24, 202225:27
Episode 229: Experiential Marketing is a Must for EVs

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.

May 18, 202232:09
Episode 228: A Bird's Eye View of the ACT Expo

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.

May 13, 202226:27
Episode 227: The Mysterious Case of Tesla's Missing Cars

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?

May 10, 202224:53
Episode 226: Jo and Matt Reunite To Talk Nikola Semi Deliveries, An Electrified Corvette, and Lawn Mowers

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. 

May 04, 202231:22
Episode 225: When Did KIA Become Cooler Than Lincoln? E-Mobility Edition

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.

Apr 22, 202228:60
Episode 224: Want To Buy Your Tesla After Your Lease? Well, Too Bad - A Conversation About EV Leases & Warranties
Apr 20, 202229:10
Episode 223: The Autonomous E-Mobility Problem I.E. Are We There Yet?

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?

Apr 15, 202228:09
Episode 222: Rivian's Bumpy Road To Truck Electrification With Jason Cortes

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.

Apr 13, 202229:55
Episode 221: Joost de Vries of DeLorean Reveals Plans For It To Become A Full-Line Automaker

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.

Apr 07, 202230:43
Episode 220: Electrify News/Everyday EV Crossover Episode (Yes They Talk About Crossovers)
Apr 06, 202234:18
Episode 219: Changing the EV Charging Game with Coffee and Convenience Stores

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. 

Apr 01, 202219:17
Episode 218: From Formula E to Electric Drift Cars, The Future Of EV Racing Is Bright (And Kinda Weird)

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.

Mar 30, 202246:18
Episode 217: The Chevy Silverado EV and the Big Three's Electric Pickup Plans, and an Apple/Porsche Crossover Episode?

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.

Mar 25, 202227:53
Episode 216: Caddliac Lyriq Production Begins, Suzuki's Big EV Investment, and the F-150 Lightning Details Get Dropped

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.

Mar 23, 202207:42
Episode 215: The Return of Hispana Souza, Super73 Goes Native, and NIU Tries Something New

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.

Mar 16, 202221:43
Episode 214: Tiny Wheels On Fast E-Bikes, Record Gas Prices (Again!), And The $600,000 Tesla Supercharging Bill

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. 

Mar 10, 202217:49
Episode 213: Where Jo Talks About BIG Things From BIG Companies

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.

Mar 09, 202210:31
Episode 212: Electric Vehicles That Go Everywhere BUT The Road

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. 

Mar 04, 202220:45
Episode 211: Mustang Mach E Review, Tesla takes on HUMMER, and the KIA EV6 is a better Camaro than the Camaro

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. 

Mar 01, 202223:07
Episode 210: Electric Motorcycle Design & Tech with Zaiser Motors CEO Anthony Cross

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.

Feb 24, 202238:53
Episode 209: Superbowl Increases EV/Tesla Awareness, LiveWire As A Kid's Brand, and the F-150 Goes Semi-Autonomous

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. 

Feb 22, 202221:48
Episode 208: The episode where Jo and Chris DON'T talk about electric cars

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.

Feb 17, 202219:03
Episode 207: Biden Putting Billions Into EVs, Lincoln Announces EV Plans & Porsche's Cannonball Run

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.

Feb 15, 202211:60
Episode 206: Talking to Tesla's 007 About EVs, Extended Warranties, and the Early Days of Pre-Owned Teslas

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.

Feb 10, 202232:30
Episode 205: The Ford Maverick Makes Its Pitch, the BMW i3 Says Goodbye

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.

Feb 08, 202225:14
Episode 204: A Slightly Less Sharp Cybertruck and a Sharper Looking KIA EV6, and the EV Bus Is (Really!) Back

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.

Feb 03, 202216:57
Episode 203: Jo Talks the BIG EV News at CES

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.

Feb 01, 202214:30
Episode 202: Which Electric Boat Lifestyle Is Right For you?

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.

Jan 26, 202218:33