recorded April 18, 2012

Show Notes:

The car dealers are at it again
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1075421_more-doom-gloom-on-higher-mp...

Ford to use Focus EV as NASCAR pace vehicle
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1075456_2012-ford-focus-electric-to-...

Some (a few) details on the 2013 Volt
http://www.plugincars.com/full-details-emerge-2013-chevy-volt-120472.html

A123 recalls some batteries (including those in some Fiskers)
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1074491_a123-systems-to-recall-elect...

Nissan eliminates $99 fee for ordering a Leaf
http://www.plugincars.com/nissan-eliminates-99-leaf-reservation-fee-orde...

EV leasing in the EU could be the standard
http://www.plugincars.com/leasing-battery-ev-may-become-norm-europe-1202...

recorded April 9, 2012

Show Notes

Fisker switch and bate
http://www.plugincars.com/fisker-atlantic-production-could-shift-foreign...

GM stops funding climate change deniers
http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/03/general_motors_pulls_h...

AZ Dyn goes buns up
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1074610_azure-dynamics-bankrupt-buil...

prius + to launch this summer in the EU
http://media.toyota.co.uk/2012/04/toyota-primes-prius-for-summer-launch/

Just because it's awesome
http://hint.fm/wind/

A very special episode. This week we spend the entire show talking to Aaron Cohen and Larkin Hill of CODA Automotive.

http://www.codaautomotive.com/

recorded March 28, 2012

recorded March 21st, 2012

Show Notes:

Seven grand over list? A "Market Value Adjustment"
https://www.facebook.com/alhendricksontoyota
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1074281_2012-toyota-prius-c-price-go...
Comment from TMS…
On the matter of the "market adjusted price" of a Prius c in Florida, we offer this comment direct from TMS:

"While Toyota Motor Sales does not advocate mark ups beyond the MSRP, the dealers are independent business operations and though we advise against raising prices beyond suggested retail, ultimately the final price is determined in the negotiations between a dealer and the customer."

Speaking of market adjustment, is the Volt taking off (if you believe rumors)?
https://twitter.com/#!/johnvoelcker/status/182527926330331136
http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?12506-Volts-on-record-sales-pace...
And it's Euro cousin
http://www.plugincars.com/opel-ampera-orders-7000-six-amperas-compete-ra...
And then, there's GM getting more aggressive marketing wise, welcome LOAN-A-VOLT
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1074307_skeptical-about-the-chevy-vo...

Zoe is darn cute but what's with the gear shifter?
http://www.plugincars.com/zoe-cute-and-affordable-little-french-electric...

Make your iMiev a power source
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/03/mits-20120309.html

Nissan updating 2013 to add more cold weather range (they fixed the heater)
http://www.plugincars.com/2013-nissan-leaf-heating-system-66-kw-charger-...

recorded March 14, 2012

Why do we have to put up with stupid EV regulations?
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/cape_may/ocean-city-woman-...

Fisker's bricking and commitment, it's hard to be a new CEO sometimes
https://www.facebook.com/fiskerauto/posts/10150737415454903
http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/fisker-karma-breaks-down-during-review/

And in a somewhat related follow up, Fisker has officially jumped the shark
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20574974,00.html
nice Facebook comments
https://www.facebook.com/fiskerauto/posts/335729983146285

You think you're getting hosed on that new hybrid battery, bust a tire in a Leaf?
http://www.plugincars.com/heres-why-avoid-puncturing-nissan-leaf-tire-11...

I want this feature
http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/some-ford-vehicles-now-let-you-kick-open-t...

But she has a great personality!
http://www.plugincars.com/epa-rates-coda-sedan-disappointing-73-mpge-ran...

Mazda whores out the Lorax to sell gas cars, SUVs no less, yeah, that's a great idea
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-schools-insider/post/the-lo...

Toyota rolls out new Prius c commercials
http://youtu.be/W4vItMp8Qlw
http://youtu.be/I_xHUJzdCUw
http://youtu.be/jih_uPn_I4Y
http://youtu.be/IBniXJQKjg0
http://youtu.be/QyhcJP1ljBE
http://youtu.be/BUocdgrXuac
http://youtu.be/VDXvZw2ISBU
http://youtu.be/WP61McNGnpc
and maybe the best of the bunch
http://youtu.be/1RS3oKLrL3M

Woo-hoo! Episode #100! Recorded March 7, 2012 with special guest John Voelcker, Senior Editor at High Gear Media and http://www.greencarreports.com/

Show notes:

After their best sales month, Chevy halts Volt production, temporarily lays off workers, is there more?
http://idealab.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/03/report-gm-halts-production-...

Ford Focus EV, 105MPGe, anyone actually seen one for sale?
http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/02/ford-focus-gets-epa-rating-105-mpge-7...

Thanks to all of you for listening to our shows.

recorded February 29, 2012

Show notes:

Top Gear wins, Tesla loses
http://www.egmcartech.com/2012/02/28/high-court-decides-clarksons-top-ge...

Is Envia's new battery what everyone says it is?
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/envias-gm-backed-battery-delivers-hug...
http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/envia-battery-breakthrough-gives-...

Solar keeps getting better, which is good news for all of us
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/two-us-startups-break-solar-efficienc...

Can a three wheeled EV make a comeback? Mike Corbin thinks so.
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/02/corbin-motors-sparrow/all/1

Does the world need another "EV Supercar"? Infiniti thinks so.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/infiniti-emerg-e-concept-gets-unveile...

Is MB on the right track for better infortainment?
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/mercedes-benz-updates-a-class-infotai...

Prius plugin starts dropping in the US
http://priuschat.com/forums/toyota-prius-plug-in/104130-prius-plug-in-pi...
http://www.plugincars.com/epa-rates-toyota-prius-plug-hybrid-11-miles-el...

Bright calls it quits, says free DOE money ain't so cool, or free
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073497_startup-bright-automotive-sh...

Tom LaSorda takes the CEO role at Fisker
http://www.freep.com/article/20120229/BUSINESS01/202290416/Tom-Walsh-Tom...

NO car content in this show but we have tons of awesome musical content.

Recorded February 29, 2012

With special guest, Michael Manring, the man who composed and plays our theme song (he didn't write it for us, we use it with his permission). We spend some time getting to know Michael and playing some of his music. Manring is a world renowned bass player. He has played on, literally, hundreds of albums and has gold and platinum records to his credit as well as a Grammy nomination. If you like our theme, check out this show.

Visit Michael Manring at www.manthing.com/

You can buy his music on iTunes, CDBaby and Candyrats.

Look for Episode #99 chock full of car stuff at the end of the week.

recorded February 22, 2012

Russell, Patrick Connor and Chelsea Sexton discuss...

-Chelsea drives the Fisker Karma
-The Tesla "bricking" story
-Pike Research says hydrogen and fuel cells are making a comeback this year
-Refuting the Newt (it's actually very easy)

Recorded February 15, 2012

Show Notes:

Fiat says they will actually build some 500EVs, this year
http://green.autoblog.com/2012/02/10/fiat-will-start-building-battery-el...

Chicago Auto Show
Interview with Linda and Tony

Better solar means more juice
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/two-us-startups-break-solar-efficienc...

Tesla Model X reveal
Chelsea and panel discuss their thoughts

Prius c
Danny and Russell offer comments and take questions from the panel