InsideEVs - Electric Vehicle News
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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Road tests, industry news, and executive interviews turn electric mobility into a practical account of engineering tradeoffs and automaker strategy.
InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast treats electric vehicles as products, businesses, and evolving technology rather than a parade of model announcements.
Canceled EVs, a battery tested at boiling heat, and your hype detector finally has backup.
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A brisk EV strategy review of design rules, Ford-Geely uncertainty, and future-car ideas under pressure.
InsideEVs Plugged-In uses a policy change and a cloudy corporate rumor to frame a clear question about where EV design and strategy may be going.
A clear look at why cleaner EVs still depend on cleaner steel, aluminum, battery materials, and supplier work.
BMW's decarbonization strategy gets a clear, useful frame: once battery-electric vehicles reduce more of the emissions tied to driving, the next hard work moves deeper into the supply chain.
BMW's hydrogen case links fuel-cell engineering to the larger problem of renewable energy storage.
BMW's hydrogen case gets a clear, useful hearing in this bonus interview, moving from the engineering demands of a fuel-cell car to the wider question of where hydrogen fits in a decarbonized energy system. Dr.
A grounded EV-market review of whether Rivian's R2 can make its mainstream promise feel real.
The Plugged-In Podcast catches the EV market in its October hangover and uses Rivian's R2 as the pressure test: can a mainstream crossover promise hold up against price, losses, and buyer caution?
A Tesla cancellation story opens into a grounded look at factory bets, charging growth, and everyday EV limits.
Tesla canceling the Model S and Model X gives this technology episode a useful center of gravity: a company clearing space in its California factory while betting harder on what comes next.
A grounded look at whether Rivian's adventure EV pitch can work in a cheaper class.
Rivian's R2 comes through as more than a smaller, cheaper extension of the brand's adventure image. The episode weighs its updated estimated 275-plus-mile base range and 9.6 inches of ground clearance against the familiar shape of trucks and SUVs, then frames the central…
CES, EV strategy, and BMW electric-M3 talk come together in a skeptical transportation roundup.
The episode gives CES, BMW's electric M3 talk, and EV sales in 2025 and 2026 a practical frame. It keeps circling back to real questions instead of treating the technology like a stunt, and the robots, AI, and autonomous-car discussion lands best when it keeps a skeptical edge.
Lamborghini's EV retreat is a strong launch point for a wider look at autonomy, home energy, and the business of transportation.
The hook is Lamborghini canceling the Lanzador, but the episode spends most of its time on what that says about electrification and the baggage that comes with it.
Safety standards meet real-world emergencies.
Professional conversations on safer, smarter mobility.
Tolling, plate cameras and road data, with TTI's editors.
The hosts discuss the launch of the Rivian R2, emphasizing its critical importance for Rivian's future, along with specs and driving impressions.
The InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast features an interview with GM President Mark Reuss, discussing the new Chevy Bolt, EV affordability, battery technology, and competition from China.
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BMW confirmed a hydrogen-powered X5 for 2028, and Dr.
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InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast tracks October U.S.
Tim Levin and Mac Hogan open on the EV industry's new problem: too many batteries.
Patrick George and Tim Levin open with Trump’s plan to roll fuel-economy rules back to 2013.
Tim Levin opens with Lamborghini canceling its upcoming EV, the Lanzador.
Tesla says it will stop Model S and Model X production next quarter, moving Fremont capacity toward Optimus robots and marking a shift away from its original flagship cars.
InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast opens with Matt Kogan reviewing the Subaru Trail Seeker, an electric wagon-like SUV that starts at $40,000, claims 281 miles of range, and uses 388 horsepower.
The hosts discuss CES trends, including physical AI, robotics, and autonomous vehicles, with insights on Hyundai's robot plans and Geely's potential US entry.
The R2 Performance launches at $57,990 with 330 miles of range and 3.6-second 0-60.
Patrick and Tim open with their usual brisk, slightly messy back-and-forth.
Rivian's Autonomy and AI Day drives the whole show.
The hosts start with the end of the EV tax credits and the idea that EV deals may still hang around for a while.
InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast covers BMW’s approach to reducing CO2 in automotive manufacturing, recorded with BMW during Climate Week New York City and hosted by Patrick George and Tim Levin.
The hosts critique Tesla's new Model 3 and Model Y standard trims, arguing they are not truly affordable and lack key features like autopilot.
InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast frames 2026 around 32 new EV models, with Tim Levin and Mac Hogan focusing on Slate, Rivian, Lucid, BMW, Mercedes, Honda, and Tesla.
InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast opens with Patrick George thanking General Motors for donating to Peace, Love, and Palms Rescue after the show mentioned his senior Pomeranian Panda, then pivots to Ford’s EV reset.
This episode covers Canada's decision to reduce tariffs on Chinese EVs, sparking debate about market impact and auto industry jobs.
The hosts discuss key EV and autonomy news, including Toyota's multi-pathway Corolla concept, Slate Auto's service partnership with RepairPal, and Lucid's ambitious self-driving plans with NVIDIA.
This episode of the Plugged-In Podcast features an interview with Alan Clark, Ford's executive director of advanced EV development, discussing the company's UEV platform aimed at producing a $30,000 electric truck.
InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast starts by going straight for the EV graveyard.
Patrick George and Tim Levin open with Ram.
A weekly news show covering the latest developments in electric vehicle startups, including Lucid's new CEO and updates from Rivian and Slate.
The hosts discuss Q1 EV sales numbers, the impact of the tax credit ending, and other EV industry news.
The hosts recap news from the New York Auto Show, focusing on electric vehicles and industry developments.
The hosts discuss the rise of 300-mile EVs, Faraday Future's return, and Sony's EV project cancellation.
This episode covers the latest electric vehicle news from Europe's biggest auto show, with analysis of Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen's offerings and their competition with China.
A weekly news show discussing the latest in electric vehicles, including Tesla's Master Plan Part 4, EV sales trends, and a factory tour.
A weekly news show discussing the latest developments in electric vehicles and transportation.
A weekly news show about electric vehicles and the future of transportation, covering Jaguar's rebrand, European car company troubles, and California's EV policies.
Hosts discuss EV news, test drives, and industry updates, with a focus on electric vehicles.
A podcast episode discussing electric vehicles with a special guest, including news and tire technology.