Featured on Tech Breakfast Podcast 229 | EVs with Paul Braren | Aaron, Tyler
This podcast was recorded on Friday January 7 2022. Show notes below.
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Recorded on January 7, 2022, with me using Telegram for Windows to join the TBP crew.
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SHOW NOTES
Broken up into sections below.
EV Bad News
Various pieces of not so great EV news.
https://twitter.com/EVClubCT/status/1479115534318780418
Such "market adjustments" happen at some EV dealerships across the country too, not just Ford.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vQQEE7PkMhOPoiqL1KoMouCTk6ZJEHRdAW6ecBhV3CWiaB5QOQSH6WR-sariF-KZmmoL9oAM4K_gtaY/pubhtml
https://electrek.co/2021/12/30/ford-dealers-taking-advantage-strong-demand-f150-lightning-marking-up @ElectrekCofor more takes on this, see also
https://torquenews.com/3769/dealers-reportedly-slapping-big-markups-new-ford-lightning-ev-pickups
https://torquenews.com/1083/huge-dealer-markups-may-not-be-what-they-seem
@torquenewsauto
https://twitter.com/paulbraren/status/1479274502240579585
Sadly, some recent challenges in the EV transition:
Lucid
https://torquenews.com/15975/lucid-air-customer-deliveries-are-being-delayed-fit-and-finish-parts-issue @torquenewsautoRivian
https://reuters.com/markets/europe/rivian-delays-deliveries-pickup-suv-with-big-battery-packs-2023-2021-12-28 @ReutersDealership markup shenanigans affecting many Ford Lightning & other EV reservation holders @EVClubCT
EV Good News
Ford
Ford suggests no-resale clauses to prevent F-150 Lightning flipping, warns dealers against market adjustments
https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/ford-suggests-no-resale-clauses-to-prevent-f-150-lightning-flipping-warns-dealers-against-market-adjustments
New EVs coming in 2022
The 18 Best EVs Coming in 2022
https://www.wired.com/story/18-best-evs-coming-in-2022
Hyundai
Hyundai reportedly stops developing new combustion engines (updated)
The automaker may be accelerating its transition to EVs.
https://www.engadget.com/hyundai-gas-engine-development-shutdown-174556919.html
Stellantis (Chevrolet)
Stellantis announces Ram ProMaster electric delivery van deal with Amazon
https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/stellantis-announces-ram-electric-delivery-van-deal-with-amazon
Audi, Bolinger, Cadillac, Canoo, Fisker, Subaru, Toyota
Much news from CES and other sources recently on all of these.
BMW
BMW Theater Screen | FIRST DEMO & Soon Coming to New 7 Series
https://youtu.be/hNTTXG1mmxc
31" TV in the back seat
BMW debuts its new color-changing paint technology at CES: E Ink
It’s black, it’s white
https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22867090/bmw-color-changing-paint-electric-car-ces
Sony
Sony pivots into cars with Sony Mobility and a Vision-S SUV prototype at CES 2022
https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22867818/sony-mobility-cars-vision-prototype-ces-2022
(link from Borko via Telegram chat)
Rivian
Rivian R1T Wins Again: Edmunds Top Rated Editors' Choice Award
The R1T electric pickup truck is racking up the awards, and it paints a clear picture of the automotive future.
https://insideevs.com/news/554798/rivian-r1t-edmunds-editors-choice
BrightDrop
Tesla
Giga Austin: Is This Tesla Model Y Body For A Structural Pack?
https://insideevs.com/news/557496/giga-austin-tesla-modely-body @InsideEVs
Some 2022 Model Ys shipping with MCU3 (AMD Ryzen)
https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/some-2022-model-ys-shipping-with-mcu3-amd-ryzen.251958
Tesla to Likely Offer AMD Ryzen Processor Retrofit for Model 3 & Y Later this Year
https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-will-likely-offer-a-retrofit-of-amd-ryzen-processor-for-model-3-y-later-this-year
Tesla owner’s manual hints ventilated seats may come to the Model 3/Y
https://driveteslacanada.ca/model-3/tesla-owners-manual-hints-ventilated-seats-model-3-y
2022 Model 3, Model Y to Also Get Heated Windshield Wipers
https://teslanorth.com/2021/12/10/2022-model-3-model-y-to-also-get-heated-windshield-wipers/
Full list of updates in 2022 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y uncovered – new in-cabin radar, upcoming UI changes, and much more
https://driveteslacanada.ca/model-3/full-list-updates-2022-tesla-model-3-and-model-y-uncovered
Light Show - Mission Impossible sounds and looks great in fog, but the real story is Tesla sharing nerd fun for anyone on github
https://TinkerTry.com/tesla-light-show
https://twitter.com/aaronbuley/status/1478890549591564292
Having just hit 3 years and 53,000 miles in my 2018 Tesla Model 3 LR, this amazing stat actually doesn't surprise me. It's by far the best car I've ever driven or owned, and many owners share this same sentiment.
https://twitter.com/aaronbuley/status/1478890549591564292
Tesla Model 3 is now the 2nd most purchased new car in the UK.
Miscellaneous
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Aaron mentioned the law of diffusion of Innovation, Diffusion of Innovation Theory
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The Dilemma - silly Vince Vaughn movie Tyler was mentioning:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1578275 -
California Enacts Ban on Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers, Leaf Blowers
State claims an hour using a gas leaf blower makes as much pollution as driving a 2016 Toyota Camry 1100 miles, so it's electric lawn equipment only after 2024.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38004981/california-ban-gas-powered-lawn-equipment/ -
Aaron asked if going electric is primarily to save the environment, or is it the power and torque and convenience?
I essentially answered it's all of those, as well as safety, and cost savings realized over time. -
Paul mentioned Cognitive dissonance - postpone going all in on EVs once you hear one bad thing, justify delaying your purchase.
- Paul mentioned fleet vehicle buys like Hertz, NYPD buying 250 Tesla Model 3s, 184 Ford Mach-Es, and Amazon buying both Rivian and Stellantis RAM ProMaster EV vans, and he knows LA journalist Chris Brown since childhood, a member of the Fleet Vehicle press.
Social
Video
Chat Transcript
Borko, [1/7/2022 6:59 AM]
https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22867818/sony-mobility-cars-vision-prototype-ces-2022Paul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:05 AM]
here's a draft of tech breakfast podcast 229 shownotes ideas, https://tinkertry.com/tbp229Paul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:06 AM]
https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/2-wants-to-know/gas-powered-lawn-equipment-banned-in-ca-by-2024-will-other-states-follow-new-equipment-sold-will-have-to-be-only-electric/83-72bca927-3e09-45e6-9965-fd76b4e3d2d6Paul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:06 AM]
Gas-powered lawn equipment banned in California by 2024: Will other states follow?Paul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:07 AM]
No new gas-powered lawn equipment can be sold in California as of 2024.Aaron Buley, [1/7/2022 9:13 AM]
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g29994375/future-electric-cars-trucks/Aaron Buley, [1/7/2022 9:13 AM]
long list of expected EVs in the near futureAaron Buley, [1/7/2022 9:13 AM]
even Jeep Wrangler!Paul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:14 AM]
https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22867090/bmw-color-changing-paint-electric-car-cesAaron Buley, [1/7/2022 9:17 AM]
https://www.gobrightdrop.com/Aaron Buley, [1/7/2022 9:27 AM]
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38674592/sony-vision-s-02-specs-revealed/Paul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:27 AM]
https://evclubct.com/cheapr-posts-lowest-numbers-of-the-year-in-november/ (so yes, $42K for cap on getting EV rebates), it's SOO frustratingPaul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:29 AM]
However, I politely suggest changes to the last sentence of the first paragraph
As it currently stands, the rebate program excludes several popular vehicle models.
perhaps should read more like:
As it currently stands, the rebate program excludes the 1st, 2nd, and 4th most popular electric vehicle models currently sold in the US.
Sources - https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g36278968/best-selling-evs-of-2021
https://insideevs.com/news/553972/us-bev-sales-october-2021/Paul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:30 AM]
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Standard Range (230 miles), MSRP $43,895
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Long Range (305 miles), MSRP $52,775Tesla Model 3, Standard Range (267 miles), MSRP $46,490
Tesla Model 3, Long Range (334 miles), MSRP $52,490Tesla Model Y, Long Range (330 miles), MSRP $58,990
Aaron Buley, [1/7/2022 9:31 AM]
https://www.usdebtclock.org/Paul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:34 AM]
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/05/business/mercedes-fire-risk/index.html Mercedes warns 800,000 drivers of potential fire riskPaul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:34 AM]
https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/12/22722317/chevy-bolt-recall-paid-lg-electronics-gm-costs#:~:text=Last%20August%2C%20GM%20announced%20that,LG%20Chem%20cells%20found%20inside.Paul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:37 AM]
https://youtu.be/C1dQtlrI7uUPaul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:38 AM]
"We don’t know if this all leads to actually taking a Sony-brand car for a spin someday, but clearly, it has a vision for the autonomous, electric future that it’s pursuing. “We are exploring a commercial launch of Sony’s EV,” said Kenichiro Yoshida, the company’s chairman, president, and CEO. That exploration will apparently find out how a “creative entertainment company” can “redefine mobility.”"Paul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:38 AM]
-TheVergePaul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:49 AM]
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vQQEE7PkMhOPoiqL1KoMouCTk6ZJEHRdAW6ecBhV3CWiaB5QOQSH6WR-sariF-KZmmoL9oAM4K_gtaY/pubhtmlPaul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:50 AM]
per what Aaron's talking about now https://twitter.com/EVClubCT/status/1479115534318780418
Such "market adjustments" happen at some EV dealerships across the country too, not just Ford.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vQQEE7PkMhOPoiqL1KoMouCTk6ZJEHRdAW6ecBhV3CWiaB5QOQSH6WR-sariF-KZmmoL9oAM4K_gtaY/pubhtml
https://electrek.co/2021/12/30/ford-dealers-taking-advantage-strong-demand-f150-lightning-marking-up @ElectrekCoPaul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:50 AM]
TylerPaul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:50 AM]
and IPaul Braren, [1/7/2022 9:51 AM]
https://twitter.com/paulbraren/status/1479275228664582148Paul Braren, [1/7/2022 10:03 AM]
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vQQEE7PkMhOPoiqL1KoMouCTk6ZJEHRdAW6ecBhV3CWiaB5QOQSH6WR-sariF-KZmmoL9oAM4K_gtaY/pubhtmlPaul Braren, [1/7/2022 10:07 AM]
https://tinkertry.com/tesla-light-showAaron Buley, [1/7/2022 10:10 AM]
Tyler, you're talking about https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1578275/
Discussion
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Co-hosts can be reached via Twitter at:
- Aaron Buley @aaronbuley
- Russell Cantwell @RCantw3ll
- Tyler Gates @TSGates_
See also at TinkerTry
- Paul Braren's podcast guest appearances
- EV articles at TinkerTry.com/EVs
- EV videos at TinkerTry.com/EVvideos
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