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  • Ep. 189: VOICE MEMO -> Burn It All To The Ground (Your Top EV Stories of the Week)
    2025/06/07

    This week was ultra spicy. I'm talking 500,000+ scoville spicy. First, a ship carrying 70 EVs and 681 hybrids catches fire in the Pacific, turning into a real-life Pirates of the Caribbean disaster movie. Next, EV road trips surge with 27% of owners hitting the road, thanks to better battery range and charging, outshining National Lampoon’s Vacation antics. Finally, a Fortune report reveals a six-year low in EV buyer interest, with 63% of Americans hesitant to go electric.

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    Automotive News Article: https://www.autonews.com/china/an-ship-fire-update-0605/

    Fortune Article: https://fortune.com/2025/06/04/electric-car-buyer-interest-dries-up-tesla/

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    7 分
  • Ep. 188: The One Where We Talk About Targeting EV Shoppers With Experian
    2025/06/02

    We're on-site at ASOTU CON for today's episode and I'm sharing the stage with Experian's Michael Kraut, VP of Data Advertising Solutions and Andrea Lloyd, Director of Data Advertising Solutions to talk about how dealerships can supercharge their sales by tapping into data-driven marketing to target EV-curious buyers. Both Michael and Andrea stress that dealers need to get savvy about EV tech and master the art of merchandising used EVs as more hit the lots. Precision marketing, powered by first-party data, is the key to zeroing in on what makes EV shoppers tick. The conversation highlights a generational shift: younger buyers are all-in on EVs, shrugging off range anxiety like it’s no big deal. Tune in for a jolt of insights (and a few Godfather references).

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    Check out Experian's EV Resource Page for all things electric vehicle data:

    https://www.experian.com/automotive/ev-resource-center?cmpid=EVS_for_Everyone

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    This episode is sponsored by Experian. Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. Experian helps to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using their unique combination of data, analytics and software. Learn more at https://www.experian.com/automotive/ev-resource-center?cmpid=EVS_for_Everyone

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    Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kraut-1b9b3/

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    17 分
  • Ep. 187: VOICE MEMO -> GM's Pivot, BYD's Price Drop and CATL’s Battery Switcheroo
    2025/05/30

    I don't know who needs to hear this today but General Motors has abandoned a plan to pump $300 million into electric vehicle motor production at its upstate New York plant and will instead invest $888 million to make the latest V-8 engines, saving jobs but raising eyebrows in the EV world. Next, BYD shakes up the market with up to 30% price cuts, sparking a global EV price war with Squid Game-level intensity. And finally, CATL steals the show with their Choco-Swap battery stations, promising two-minute swaps that could make range anxiety a thing of the past (assuming we get to see this in the U.S. at some point?)

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    6 分
  • Ep. 186: Are $26k Penalties on Automakers Too Much, Too Soon? with Automotive News
    2025/05/26

    Larry Vellequette, Senior Staff Reporter and Columnist at Automotive News is on the show today to talk about California’s bold Advance Clean Cars II (ACC) regulation, demanding all new car sales be zero-emission by 2035, kicking off with a 35% EV mandate in 2026. With California’s EV market share limping at 20-23% and New York’s at a measly 2-5%, automakers are sweating over pricey production, sluggish demand, and tech that kinda feels like it’s stuck in "the bag-phone era." States like Maryland and Vermont are already wobbling, hinting at delayed penalties or softer rules, as the Detroit Three beg for a breather. Larry and I debate whether this green dream is a visionary leap or a regulatory faceplant, so press play for this spicy take on the bumpy road to an EV future!

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    Read Larry's column: "$20,000-per-vehicle fine, low EV demand is a recipe for disaster with Advanced Clean Cars II regulations"

    https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/an-column-accii-needs-amending-0515/#

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    26 分
  • Ep. 185: VOICE MEMO -> Tax Credit Fights, Hybrid RAV4s and Waffle House Charging
    2025/05/23

    Ha. The "Weiner 500" is a real thing. Google it. Today I'm talking about the newly formed American Fleet Leadership Coalition’s push to preserve the Inflation Reduction Act’s 45W Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit, warning that its loss could jeopardize 130,000 EV jobs and 310,000 more across other sectors by 2030. Meanwhile, Toyota makes waves by announcing the 2026 RAV4 will be hybrid-only, signaling a major shift for one of America’s top-selling SUVs. And finally, Waffle House joins the EV revolution, with 50 Southern locations set to install ultrafast 400kW chargers starting in 2026.

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    6 分
  • Ep. 184: EVs on Demand: Inside the DriveItAway / Free2Move Partnership
    2025/05/21

    [NEWS] DriveItAway and Free2Move, a Stellantis subsidiary, have teamed up to launch a new flexible subscription model that’s turning dealerships into true mobility centers. This genius setup lets younger buyers and credit-challenged customers test-drive EVs and other cars long-term, making commitment as easy as swiping right. Dealerships are loving it, churning out their own used car inventory and raking in new revenue with zero hassle. The digital platform’s smoother than a Sunday drive, streamlining the whole process. Aimed at 18-34 year-olds who’d rather subscribe than buy, this partnership’s got the auto world buzzing. Tune in to hear how John Possumato, CEO of DriveItAway and Benjamin Maillard, Managing Director of Free2Move North America are rewriting the rules of personal mobility with this groundbreaking new partnership!

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    This episode is sponsored by DriveItAway. If you’re a franchise dealer, you can now launch a profitable (and scalable) micro-lease to own program with zero upfront costs, to transform your unsold inventory into monthly revenue, effortlessly. And if you want to support DriveItAway’s mission directly, check out their stock on the OTC markets, "DWAY." Learn more at driveitway.com/dealers

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    22 分
  • Ep. 183: "Joe Overby and the Wholesale Riffs" (Plus Some Other Stuff About EVs)
    2025/05/19

    Joe Overby, Senior Editor of Auto Remarketing and a man who probably dreams in auctioneer's chant is on the show today to talk about a 20% spike in EV auction sales this April. Seems like Tesla’s strutting its stuff like the prom king of EVs. But will other automakers crash the party? We’re betting on some serious plot twists. Joe also dishes on how dealers can tame the wild beast of EV price volatility (hint: more leasing options, because who doesn’t love a low-commitment fling with a shiny new EV?). Plus, we throw some love at the upcoming Canada’s Used Car Week and Used Car Week in Vegas. NOTE: the song at the end actually *slaps* plus, the headshot in question is in the episode cover art. Fair warning: this one's a gem, you can thank me later.

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    Read Joe's full article here: https://www.autoremarketing.com/ar/wholesale/ev-sales-at-auction-beat-prior-record-set-one-month-earlier-by-20/

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    17 分
  • Ep. 182: VOICE MEMO -> Dodge’s Flop, GM’s Tech Pop, and Toyota’s EV Drop
    2025/05/16

    It's been a crazy busy week! First, we mourn the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T, canceled for 2026 after a lackluster sales run, proving muscle car fans aren’t ready to ditch their V8s. Then, GM steals the spotlight with its game-changing LMR battery tech, promising longer ranges and safer EVs by the decade’s end. Finally, Toyota’s 2026 bZ Woodland SUV rolls in with rugged charm, 375 horsepower, and off-road swagger, ready to conquer the trails.

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    The snippet at the end of this episode is a clip of a Morgan Jay comedy show. And no, he didn't interview me : ) I can't sing my way out of a paper bag.

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    8 分