Charge or Die
By Brad Ysseldyke
Charge or Die focuses on discussing the rapid changes coming through the automotive industry. From electrification of automobiles, charging solutions, segment changes, and more, all topics are fair game, and are explained in plain language. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brad Ysseldyke (@yssman) is an independent podcaster who's been covering the automotive landscape for nearly five years.
Charge or DieOct 20, 2020
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3/8/21 - The One Where I Try to Remember Three Weeks of News
There's lots to talk about from Ioniq, Stellantis, Ford, Mitsubishi and more!
Mar 08, 202119:09
2/15/21 - Brad Likes the EUV, and You Should Too!
Lots of new details for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt and EUV!
Feb 16, 202121:25
2/10/21 - A $25k Tesla, Again?
Audi spilled the beans on the E-Tron GT, Tesla is talking about a $25k model again, and what’s life like with a PHEV in single digit temps and a foot of snow?
Feb 10, 202130:54
2/4/21 - Nissan FINALLY Shows Off the New Frontier!
After 15 years we have an all-new Frontier to talk about. Plus, Nissan also showed off the new Pathfinder, with significant improvements over the outgoing model
Feb 04, 202119:05
2/3/21 - GM is Going All Electric by 2035 (Some Restrictions Apply)
GM says they’re going all electric by 2035 - but what does that really mean? also, there’s a new Ford Raptor on the way for this summer!
Feb 04, 202127:15
1/27/21 - New Tesla, Not Quite the Same as the Old Tesla
There are some pretty big Model S changes on the way, GM has an official date for the Bolt EUV reveal, and a few thoughts on President Biden’s plan to electrify the entire federal vehicle fleet
Jan 28, 202129:12
1/18/21 - GM's ULTIUM SOLUTION
GM pulled back the curtain a little bit further on the Ultium project at CES last week, and boy, there was a ton to talk about! From final details on the new Hummer and Cadillac models to teeny-tiny previews of Buicks and Chevrolets... GM had deets! They also announced new luxury mobility concepts from Cadillac that were straight out of Westworld. Lastly, GM showed off their new EV business solutions that point to a weirdly optimistic future?
OH YEAH, AND KIA HAS SEVEN NEW EVs COMING SOON.
Jan 19, 202132:43
1/11/21 - EV News Happens on the Weekend
A ton of news dropped over the weekend when it comes to electric vehicles. Tesla announced a cheaper, rear-drive Model Y, NIO pulled the wraps off the ET7, and Hyundai is about to ink a deal with Apple on a new EV project
Jan 12, 202134:18
Jeep’s All-New Grand Cherokee L is Ready for the Trail and the Target Parking Lot
Finally we have some details for the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, starting with the new long-wheelbase L model. New chassis and new interior point toward an interesting and luxurious direction for Jeep...
Jan 08, 202119:56
Norway - Leading the Way!
We’ve rebranded the podcast with a new focus on electrification, EVs, and so much more. What a better way to kick things off than talk about the news that more than half of new vehicles sold in Norway were electric in 2020, there’s another electric pickup coming from Fisker, and some new EV potential from Stellantis.
Jan 06, 202117:57
12/31/2020 - 2020 Was A Year for Cars?
There was good news, there was bad news, and then there was some other stuff. Wind things down with me, won’t you?
Jan 01, 202101:21:06
12/18/2020 - The One Where I Babble About the Mach-E
Reviews and other things are out regarding the Mach-E, and boy, things are good! But there's still some lingering questions out there...
Dec 18, 202014:04
12/14/2020 - Electric Jeeps Are Here
Hey there, been a while! New Wrangler 4xEs are on the way, VW ID news, the Ford Bronco Sport, truck sizing.... and some potential changes for 2021?
Dec 15, 202041:29
10/27/2020 - Crossovers 15 Years Ahead of Their Time
Have you thought about the RDX and CX-7 lately?
Oct 27, 202015:34
10/24/2020 - More Hummer EVs, Bronco Pricing, and Defender SUVOTY
More details for the Hummer EV have come out, how could they not mess it up? Bronco pricing is out, how does it stack up with the Wrangler and Defender? Speaking of the Defender, it won Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year for 2020
Oct 24, 202041:16
10/20/2020 - There's a Hummer EV, and it's GOOD
GM pulled the wraps off their second Ultium project, the Hummer EV by GMC. It's huge, fast, and is maybe the coolest thing GM has done in a very long time
Oct 21, 202020:08
10/19/2020 - Tesla’s Lead Won’t Last
After reading a story about Tesla and their continued dominance in the EV sector, it’s important to remember that there’s a lot of money and experience behind the legacy brands.
Oct 20, 202028:23
10/7/2020 - Volvo and Mercedes Have A Bunch of EVs Coming
Volvo has an EPA range for the new XC40 EV, as well as a new "affordable" model on the way. Mercedes is going through a bit of an identity crisis, but has six new electric cars to talk about.
Oct 07, 202018:08
10/6/2020 - The One Where I Talk About the 2021 Nissan Rogue
First tests for the Rogue are out, and it's good! Is it the compact SUV to beat heading into the new year?
Oct 06, 202015:50
10/4/2020 - Toyota Hitting the Apex, VW's Taos Problem
There's a new hot Corolla in town, and it isn't that good? I've got mixed feelings about the forthcoming VW Taos, and remembering 20 years of BMW-owned MINI.
Oct 04, 202025:12
9/24/2020 - The One About Pickups and EVs
A few more ramblings about the California BEV mandate, a disappointing 80th Anniversary Jeep lineup, and how insane the pickup market is.
Sep 25, 202020:57
9/23/2020 - Battery Day and the ID.4
Volkswagen has a new affordable EV crossover inbound, what's Tesla gonna do about it?
Sep 24, 202015:52
9/21/2020 - New Defender 90 Pricing, EV News this week
Wow, pricing for the Defender 90 slid under the radar! Tesla Battery Day is tomorrow, and the ID.4 gets announced later this week.
Sep 21, 202028:36
9/16/2020 - The Nissan Z Proto Concept and Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai delivered the goods with the all-new Tucson! While Nissan... Left us with more questions and a bit of a bad taste on the Z Proto/400Z
Sep 17, 202016:52
8/14/2020 - New Tremor, New Tucson
Ford dropped a surprise truck announcement early this morning, and Hyundai has a long awaited one tonight!
Sep 15, 202008:52
8/31/2020 - Scrap Story: Will Kandi Actually Sell Cars in the USA?
Kandi wants to sell you a $10,000 EV, but will anyone be buying them?
Sep 01, 202010:36
8/26/2020 - There's More EV News Beyond the One I Bought
I bought a 2011 Volt!
GM has two new EVs debuting in September, Lucid has some interesting EV chops going for it, Tesla talks a sub Model 3... model, and the slowest-selling vehicle in the US is a VERY GOOD PHEV.
Aug 27, 202041:49
06/23/2020 - Back Away From the Edge?
Crossover news from Toyota and Ford, a modified Bronco info release date, and EV related news from BMW. Also, how’s the used EV market looking?
Jun 23, 202041:30
6/17/2020 - Choosing Your Own Dreamliner
COVID has pretty much ended air travel as we knew it, so what’s a family of four to do when planning a long distance trip? Let’s consider some of our newest options for 2021, the updated Santa Fe, all-new Toyota Venza, and surprisingly good Nissan Rogue
Jun 18, 202033:15
Inter-Recession Vehicles: Notes and Trends
Some of the weird cars worth noting in this era, some of the trends that emerged from 2008-2020
Jun 10, 202042:07
Inter-Recession Vehicles: The Best and Worst
Part two of a three part series discussing the cars, crossovers, trucks and more of 2008-2020.
Jun 09, 202001:05:25
Inter-Recession Vehicles: Surprises and Disappointments
Looking back on vehicles from 2008-2020, there are a lot of weird surprises and disappointments. From the Chrysler 200 to the Chevrolet Sonic, what can we learn from this weird period in automotive history?
Jun 08, 202052:30
6/6/2020 - Going Full BMW
The new 4 Series is here and it looks terrible! News from Ford, GM, and more. Plus, a LENGTHY discussion of the new crossovers for 2020.
Jun 06, 202001:10:39
05/28/2020 - News! From Japan!
There are a bunch of new Nissans inbound, as well as an all new luxury sport sedan from Acura.
May 28, 202023:16
4/15/2020 - Remember the Mitsubishi Montero?
Some car news has happened! Updates from Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Toyota, Acura, and Cadillac. Plus, discussion of the new Mini Cooper SE, and the Mitsubishi Montero.
Apr 15, 202050:55
04/03/2020 - End of Week Headlines
More on car sales, incentives, and what's going on with motorsports.
Apr 03, 202014:14
03/30/2020 - An Isolated Episode
There has been some news outside of COVID-19 coverage, but we’ve got that too. A new Genesis, more on the new Defender.
Mar 31, 202024:29
3/19/2020 - The One About Cars and COVID-19
Lots of weird stuff going on, somewhere talk about cars instead. We’ve got a new Elantra inbound, some details about the new Land Cruiser, and talk about some new car comparisons.
Mar 19, 202032:51
3/9/2020 - Two New Fords and 11 GM EVs!
News has been pretty grim to start the week, so let’s talk about some cars instead! Two new Fords have emerged that are worth interest, a new compact pickup and an off-road ready crossover. GM announced 11 new EV projects, we take time to dig through those announcements, and more!
Mar 09, 202001:00:07
3/3/2020 - More From Geneva 2020
News from BMW, VAG, Hyundai and more!
Mar 03, 202030:42
3/2/2020 - Scrap Geneva
The Geneva Auto Show isn’t happening, but there’s still some news to talk about. Announcements from Morgan, Citroen, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and more!
Mar 02, 202024:05
2/17/2020 - Buy an Old Luxury SUV
More from the Chicago Auto Show, News from GM and FoMoCo, and old luxury SUVs are gooooooood
Feb 18, 202001:22:08
2/11/2020 - Some News Before Work
Volvo wants to get comfy with Geely, sales of the Gladiator have been terrible, where is money (not) being spent at Mercedes, and all new AWD Toyotas are here!
Feb 11, 202022:54
2020 Chicago Auto Show - Update #1
Lots of news and launches out of Chicago. Stuff from GM, FCA, Toyota, Nissan, and more!
Feb 06, 202029:38
2/4/2020 - Scrap Story, Santa Cruz baby!
Hyundai has had a leak with the Santa Cruz mule in Europe, and the UK is forcing the issue on EV sales a little sooner than expected
Feb 04, 202012:14
2/3/2020 - Big Game Big Cars
News and other events wrapped up after the Big Game, some thoughts after the local auto show, and used Nissans aren’t going to save their dealer network
Feb 03, 202052:42
1/31/2020 - There’s a New Hummer in Town?
Some thoughts about GM’s new electric pickup, and what this could mean for other “dead” GM brands going forward
Jan 31, 202012:56
1/27/2020 - Cheap EVs Are Always an Option
News on a $2.2BN investment from GM in Detroit, a settlement from Ford, discussion about affordable EVs, and the 2020 racing season has begun!
Jan 27, 202046:56
1/22/2020 - Last Minute News Can Be Good News!
Tesla settles lawsuit with Michigan, GM’s new Cruise, and tangible ridership with an autonomous vehicle program
Jan 22, 202014:42
1/21/2020 - There’s Soul in my Venue
A bunch of electric car news, comparing the 2008 Kia Soul to the 2021 Hyundai Venue, and a bit more about electric car charging
Jan 21, 202040:05