#381 with special guest Rich Benoit (aka Rich Rebuilds)
Rich Benoit of Rich Rebuilds spend more than two hours talking about how he got started, his passions, his relationship with Tesla and YouTube commenters and his projects. Do not miss this episode!
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#380 In 2025, I Promise
00:00 Intros
04:13 – Hybrids, Plug-ins, and EVs
25:15 – Xos Raises $20 Million to Scale Production
32:30 – This Week in Tesla
37:05 – Toyota Solid-State Batteries
43:15 – Tritium Fast Charger
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batteries, EV, hybrid, LE, Plug-in, solid-state, Tesla, Toyota
# 379 Isn’t it Ionic?
00:00 Intros
06:00 A Little Self-Promotion
11:15 Hyundai Launches Ionic Brand of EVs
20:55 The Politics of Saving the Environment
29:40 This Week in Tesla
36:15 California Court Rules Uber and Lyft Must Call Drivers “Employees”
50:45 GM’s SuperCruise is a Subscription Service
1:05:20 Shout-outs and Go Home
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California, Employees, EV, gm, Hyundai, LE, lyft, Politics, rv, Tesla, uber
# 378 EV RV IDK LOL
00:00 Intros
05:30 – Rivian to Ship R1T and R1S in 2021
17:20 – Upcycling Old Tires to Improve our Roads
23:00 – This Week in Tesla
34:10 – Boring Company Connecting LA and Vegas?
43:20 – Ready.Set.Van has New Tesla-Powered Van
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#377 Tonka Toy Van Down By The River
00:00 Intros
07:40 Hybrid Fleets Would Reduce Emissions Now
15:55 Electric Brands Introduces Module EV Bus
22:00 Tesla Willing to License Software and Technology
26:00 Hyundai Ramps up EV Production Plans
37:40 The Real Cost of “Public” Parking
43:15 Community Solar for Those Who Can’t Solar
49: 30 Fossil Fuel Companies Funding the Police
1:01:15 Shout-outs and Go Home
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bus, electric, emissions, EV, funding, hybrid, Hyundai, LE, Software, solar, Technology, Tesla, van
#376 Highly Automated Tunnel of Love
00:00 Start the Show!
06:15 Using Artificial Intelligence to Boost Mass Transit
13:05 15 States Join California to Electrify Heavy Vehicles
18:30 Boring Company Las Vegas Terminal Renderings
36:10 German High Court Disallows Tesla’s Use of Term “AutoPilot”
45:20 Ford Creates 1,400hp Mach-e Monster
54:10 EV-related Stocks are Hot Right Now
1:01:05 Shout-outs and Go Home!
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autopilot, boring company, California, EV, Ford, german, intel, las vegas, LE, Tesla, tunnel, Vehicles
#371 You Don’t Need To Be A Dick To Rule The World
This week:
00:00 Introductions
03:45 Best and Worst EV Battery Performance
18:53 Tesla Cancels Solar Roof Orders
41:48 “Transportation Fairness Alliance” is actually an anti-EV shill
48:00 Internal Emails indicate Carlos Ghosn was Set up and Forced Out
57:00 Rumble Motors moving Production to California
1:03:30 Shout-outs and Go Home
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#368 Let’s Return to Better
- Russell spent some time with a Tesla Model Y and a Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Both reviews are available in our “Car Reviews” playlist. Make sure to check out “The Tesla Life” to get Russell’s full Model Y review.
- Toyota recently introduced the PROACE van, offering a warranty of 15 years or 1,000,000 miles, whichever comes first. After that time, they promise the battery will still have 75% or more capacity remaining.
- People will only return to riding the bus when they feel safe doing so. We spend some time discussing how buslines can maintain ridership by helping people feel safe.
- BloombergNEF predicts that by 2040 new car sales will favor EVs over ICEs. Interesting side topic, they also predict that ICE vehicles peaked in 2017.
- Volvo has taken the bold step of limiting the top speed of all new vehicles starting next year. This will be done in the name of safety, referencing the amount of vehicular fatalities attributed to high speeds.
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2017, battery, bus, Car, EV, first, hybrid, LE, Model Y, review, Tesla, Toyota, van, Vehicles, Volvo
WDU Special – We Talk with Tom Bodett
You know him from Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me or maybe “We’ll leave the light on for you.” but we know Mr. Tom Bodett as a green energy advocate who walks the walk. His self-installed 37kW solar array, advanced heating pump system and his new Tesla Model Y all speak of someone who cares. Spend some time getting to know Tom better.
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#365 The Rise of the EVs
- Paul talks about the ground-level pollution created by gasoline powered lawn equipment. It’s better for you and the environment if you swapped them out for something with a plug or battery.
- Tony discusses that Lincoln has cancelled their anticipated partnership with Rivian to produce a luxury SUV EV. We would like to think that this is just a temporary thing.
- Kacey tells us about Tesla’s latest software update and how it improves stoplight recognition and smart summon mode.
- Georgia talks about a JD Power survey indicating people’s heads are still stuck in the sand when it comes to alt fuel vehicles.
- Mark talks about Rivian declining to accept a $1 million grant that was guaranteed to them from Normal, IL where they have their factory. Normal promised that if Rivian invests $22 million the town would kick in $1 million. Since then, Rivian has secured Billions in funding and decided the town could put the money to better use.
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battery, Eco, EV, funding, gasoline, law, LE, LED, pollution, rv, Software, SUV, Tesla, update, Vehicles