Electric Cars

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<p>#202 What are the impediments to the mass adoption of electric vehicles. <a href="https://moneyfortherestofus.com/202-will-next-car-electric/" target="_blank">More information, including show notes, can be found here.</a></p><p><strong>Episode Summary</strong></p><p>Over the p ... Show More

Can electric cars ever be genuinely fun to drive the way the best combustion engine cars are? Dan thinks he&apos;s figured it out, but Andrew is going to take some convincing. Ultimately it comes down to the charging infrastructure, because without readily available fast chargers ... Show More

You may have seen adverts for the new electric car brand Polestar. Or perhaps you've seen their distinctive white container showrooms.  They're certainly making an impact on the car market here.  Polestar is owned by Volvo which itself is part of the Chinese Geely group. Speaking ... Show More

Robotaxis: in. EVs: Out? The Verge's Andy Hawkins joins the show to talk about the goings-on in the transportation industry, including the reasons car makers are slowing down on EV production (but not giving up entirely) and why suddenly everyone's back in on robotaxis. Then, The ... Show More

Before Teslas were everywhere, they were playthings for the rich and famous. Building its first affordable car made Tesla a breakout success, but it nearly bankrupted the company. This is the story of how the Model 3 changed Tesla and the entire auto industry. Learn more about yo ... Show More

If you wreck a car during a test-drive, would you have to pay for it? Learn how car dealers handle this surprisingly rare occurance in today's classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/accidents-hazardous-conditions/wh ... Show More

Electric vehicle maker Polestar said Tuesday that it is expanding its lineup to include an 884-horsepower hard-top convertible with recycled polyester upholstery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices