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John McElroy joins for a second time to discuss topics such as electrification, autonomy, and the concept of peak auto. McElroy shares his perspective as an automotive industry enthusiast and highlights the diverse skill sets required in the industry. Takeaways The automotive industry requires diverse skill sets and drives economic growth. Autonomy has the potential to save lives and transform society. Car sales in certain regions may not significantly increase in the future. Automakers face the challenge of designing cost-effective vehicles. Legacy automakers can face challenges in adapting to new technologies and the shift towards electric vehicles. Creating separate organizations or skunk works programs can enable a more entrepreneurial approach to develop new products. Balancing the risks of launching new products with an all-new team, plant, and workforce is crucial. The Innovator's Dilemma provides examples of successful shifts in other industries. Chinese startups with lower cost structures pose a significant challenge to legacy automakers. The supply chain faces disruption as the transition to electric vehicles reduces the demand for conventional components. Suppliers must adapt by diversifying their offerings or finding new industries to apply their core competencies. Legacy automakers must find ways to design costs out of vehicles effectively. Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/johnmcelroy2 https://open.substack.com/pub/brandonbartneck/p/introducing-the-edison-manufacturing?r=1qx5wl&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web https://www.autoline.tv/whatisad/ Bio John McElroy is an influential thought leader in the automotive industry. He is a journalist, lecturer, commentator and entrepreneur. He created “Autoline Daily,” the first industry webcast of industry news and analysis. He is also the host of the television program “Autoline This Week,” an Emmy Award-winning, weekly half-hour discussion program featuring top automotive executives and journalists. And he co-hosts “Autoline After Hours,” a weekly live webcast that focuses on new cars and technology. The show can be seen online at www.Autoline.tv McElroy also broadcasts three radio segments daily on WWJ Newsradio 950, the CBS affiliate in Detroit. He writes a blog for Autoblog.com and a monthly op-ed article for Ward's Auto World. As a journalist, McElroy put his automotive background to good use. His past experience includes five years at Detroit Editor for Road & Track, and as the American correspondent for World Cars, published by the Automotive Club of Italy. He was also invited to write the annual automotive entry for the Encyclopedia Britannica Yearbook. He spent most of his career at the trade magazine Automotive Industries where he ultimately rose to Editorial Director. McElroy has appeared as an automotive expert on ABC World News Tonight, CBS News, and NBC Nightly News. He is often interviewed by CNN, NPR, and CBC in Canada. He is frequently asked to speak to automakers, suppliers and industry organizations. He is a member of the jury of the North American Car and Truck of the Year, and has won numerous awards for editorial excellence. John McElroy is the president of Blue Sky Productions, Inc., which produces television, radio, and digital content, including video production. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. Edison Manufacturing and Engineering: Edison is your low volume contract manufacturing partner, focused on assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don't neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods.

- UAW Ready to Battle Detroit 3- Ford Dealers Mad at EV Plan- Tesla Shanghai Sets Production Record…- …Tesla to Cut Production in China- Biden Promises “Tweaks” To EV Subsidies- BYD Targets Japanese Market- Cute EV Costs a Bundle- Chips Shortage Will Stretch To 2024- VW CARIAD Is Late and Expensive- Cadillac Celestiq Chief Engineer on Autoline After Hours

- UAW Ready to Battle Detroit 3 - Ford Dealers Mad at EV Plan - Tesla Shanghai Sets Production Record… - …Tesla to Cut Production in China - Biden Promises “Tweaks” To EV Subsidies - BYD Targets Japanese Market - Cute EV Costs a Bundle - Chips Shortage Will Stretch To 2024 - VW CARIAD Is Late and Expensive - Cadillac Celestiq Chief Engineer on Autoline After Hours

An industrial revolution is happening in automotive supply chain. It's having its Kodak moment. But can the industry get ahead of the curve to avoid a similar fate? Traditional OEMs are feeling the pressure from electric vehicle (EV) startups. Dealing with disruptive, innovative new entrants is nothing new for most industries, but it feels fresh for automotive. In round two of this special Auto Supply Chain Prophets interview, we're rejoined by veteran auto writer and editor Gary Vasilash to talk about the automotive supply chain future that's already arrived. Themes discussed in this episode:  How traditional OEMs can adapt supply chain strategies in preparation for the EV revolution. Why creating a stable supply chain for EV isn't the same as for the internal combustion engine. Why managing supplier performance is new ground for automotive, and how to learn from other industries — or even pivot into them. How distinctive premium products might kill the mass market. Why separating product and process is all in the execution. Featured on this Episode  Name: Gary Vasilash Title: Transportation Editor, https://www.gardnerweb.com/ (Gardner Business Media) About: Gary Vasilash has been working for Gardner Business media for 30 years, where he writes about design, engineering, manufacturing and management within the automotive industry. He also co-hosts http://www.autoline.tv/journal/?cat=1513 (Autoline After Hours), a weekly podcast for car lovers and auto industry enthusiasts. Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-vasilash-2872397/ (LinkedIn)  Episode HighlightsTimestamped inflection points from the show  [1:25] Here today, gone tomorrow: Is EV technology a revolution for the automotive industry? Gary seems to think so, and explains how. [3:11] Ch-ch-changes: EV is shifting strategy for automotive supply chain in some obvious (and some surprising) ways. It all depends on what you're making and how you're making it. [6:01] Keeping it stable: OEMs creating a capable, stable supply chain when it comes to EV isn't going to be the same as the internal combustion engine — especially in light of all the new startup entrants. [9:35] Have faith: With all this change, managing supplier performance isn't new for most industries but it is a new challenge for automotive. [11:47] (Trying to) stay alive: Are new EV startups niche players in the making? Will traditional OEMs buy them up or merge with them? It's like automotive in the Great Depression. Maybe the future isn't in economies of scale but in charging for a distinctive, premium product that isn't a mass product. [13:58] The rules they are a-changin': Right in front of our eyes, traditional automotive giants have pivoted into software to drive revenue. [15:09] Premium models: Batteries — and the plants that build them — are what costs the most in EVs, which drives a high-end market. Gary explains it has little to do with tax breaks or the Inflation Reduction Act. [18:30] The one thing: Automotive supply chain leaders need “to separate the product from the process.” It's all in the execution, whether the vehicle's electric, hydrogen fuel cell or internal combustion engine based. With the right resources from a process standpoint, they'll get costs right and profit. Top quotes[1:25] Cathy: “EV [is] the automotive industry's Kodak moment: [It's] here today, gone tomorrow — in terms of a technology.”  [2:59] Gary: “The auto industry is doing better than other industries did, in terms of saying, Hey, we're going to make our future. We're not going to be reacting to the future.”  [4:15] Gary: “If this is revolution — as we submit — there are substantial changes such that what you used to be doing may not be relevant, and this is devastating for a lot of people. What did those people who were making horses and buggies do? … What happened to sailing ships when Robert Fulton said, Hmm, steamships might be a better way of...

No one can predict the future. Even if we can plan and prepare for possible outcomes — like a war in Europe or a historic heat wave in China — there will always be unexpected challenges.  The automotive industry is the same way. The pandemic was unpredictable, and subsequent supply chain issues led to lower-than-usual quality ratings. Even bigger changes are coming soon as the industry shifts its focus to electric vehicles. Suppliers need to be ready, says Gary Vasilash, an editor with Gardner Business Media who has been writing about the automotive industry for 30 years. In this first episode of a special two-part series of Auto Supply Chain Prophets, we talk with Gary about what the industry looks like today as it gets ready to make the big leap toward EVs and new technology. Themes discussed in this episode:  What the aftermath of the pandemic can tell us about contingency planning within the automotive industry. The hidden reason behind unusually low JD Power quality ratings. What automotive suppliers should do now to prepare for the shift to EVs. Why Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are beginning to “insource” more parts. Why improving visibility into your company will help you survive the future of the automotive industry. Featured on this Episode  Name: Gary Vasilash Title: Transportation Editor, https://www.gardnerweb.com/ (Gardner Business Media) About: Gary Vasilash has been working for Gardner Business media for 30 years, where he writes about design, engineering, manufacturing, and management within the automotive industry. He also co-hosts http://www.autoline.tv/journal/?cat=1513 (Autoline After Hours), a weekly podcast for car lovers and auto industry enthusiasts. Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-vasilash-2872397/ (LinkedIn)  https://auto-supply-chain.captivate.fm/24-processes-free-downlaod (At the heart of The Prophets' vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here ) Episode HighlightsTimestamped inflection points from the show [1:37] Unpredictable: Today's guest, Gary Vasilash of Gardner Business Media, weighs in on current auto supply chain disruptions and what they say about risk assessment and contingency planning within the industry. [5:11] An alarming trend: One of the consequences of the pandemic on the auto supply chain industry has been a dramatic increase in recalls alongside poor JD Power initial quality ratings. Gary explains why this happened and what to expect in the future as we move toward electric vehicles. [7:01] The hidden factor: Gary explains a hidden, non-pandemic reason behind the lower-than-usual JD Power ratings this year: new and unfamiliar technology. [10:00] Changes are coming: Even before the pandemic, suppliers had a hard time tracking down parts needed to repair conventional ICE vehicles. Will the shift to EVs exacerbate this trend, and what should suppliers do to be ready? [12:26] The big shift: A major transition to EVs is coming, and suppliers for ICE engine parts should start thinking about transition or exit strategies, Gary says. In this segment, he offers suppliers some advice on how they can be best prepared.  [14:55] Blast from the past: The shift to EVs has come with an unexpected side effect for OEMs: a rise in insourcing for additional parts like seats. Could this mark a shift back toward vertical integration? Gary and host Cathy Fisher weigh in.   [16:36] The one thing: Gary offers his most important piece of advice for auto supply chain leaders who want to regain stability in the supply chain: allow visibility into your company.  Top quotes [3:14] Gary: “How can you plan for this? I would submit that you just simply can't. It would be nice to say, yes, if we had perfect visibility everywhere, we wouldn't have these problems, but you know what? Things happen.”  [4:09] Gary: “The problem with COVID

GUEST: Peter Brock, Designer PANEL: Lindsay Brooke, SAEs Automotive Engineering; Gary Witzenburg, President, NACTOY; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

- VW Is Going to Use Gigacastings- Porsche and Audi May Be Headed to F1- Seatbelt Chimes to Become More Annoying- U.S. To Boost Domestic Raw Material Mining for Batteries- Tesla Signs Secret Nickel Contract- Japanese Motorcycle Makers Agree to Battery Swapping- UAW President Responds to Elon Musk- Lincoln Sells More Cars in China Than U.S.- Waymo To Offer AV Rides In San Francisco- Mark Reuss Coming to Autoline After Hours

- VW Is Going to Use Gigacastings - Porsche and Audi May Be Headed to F1 - Seatbelt Chimes to Become More Annoying - U.S. To Boost Domestic Raw Material Mining for Batteries - Tesla Signs Secret Nickel Contract - Japanese Motorcycle Makers Agree to Battery Swapping - UAW President Responds to Elon Musk - Lincoln Sells More Cars in China Than U.S. - Waymo To Offer AV Rides In San Francisco - Mark Reuss Coming to Autoline After Hours

Follow us down this road of conversation surrounding the automotive industry. Today we talk John McElroy, President of BlueSky Productions and host of Autoline After Hours. John has his eyes and ears tuned in to what is going on in the industry right now. And based on that has a pretty good idea for what he sees coming next. We dive into topics like current disruptions in the industry. Is car ownership coming to an end? What will it take to make autonomous vehicles safe and reliable? How do we make V2X communication stronger?

John McElroy is the president of Blue Sky Productions, and is a legend in the automotive media landscape. He has decades of experience as a journalist, lecturer, commentator, and entrepreneur. Some of contributions include his TV program, Autoline This Week, and his weekly live webcast, Autoline After Hours. He also broadcasts three daily radio segments in the Detroit area, in addition to seemingly countless appearances on different media platforms. Key topics in this conversation includes: - The role of media in the automotive industry - Different electrification strategies from OEMs and start-ups - Predicting how the automotive landscape will look 5-10 years from now - The current state of automated driving and how that’s expected to evolve Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/johnmcelroy Autoline: http://www.autoline.tv/whatisad/ John’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mcelroy-77534bb/ John McElroy Bio: John McElroy is an influential thought leader in the automotive industry. He is a journalist, lecturer, commentator and entrepreneur. He created “Autoline Daily,” the first industry webcast of industry news and analysis. He is also the host of the television program “Autoline This Week,” an Emmy Award-winning, weekly half-hour discussion program featuring top automotive executives and journalists. And he co-hosts “Autoline After Hours,” a weekly live webcast that focuses on new cars and technology. The show can be seen online at www.Autoline.tv McElroy also broadcasts three radio segments daily on WWJ Newsradio 950, the CBS affiliate in Detroit. He writes a blog for Autoblog.com and a monthly op-ed article for Ward’s Auto World. As a journalist, McElroy put his automotive background to good use. His past experience includes five years at Detroit Editor for Road & Track, and as the American correspondent for World Cars, published by the Automotive Club of Italy. He was also invited to write the annual automotive entry for the Encyclopedia Britannica Yearbook. He spent most of his career at the trade magazine Automotive Industries where he ultimately rose to Editorial Director. McElroy has appeared as an automotive expert on ABC World News Tonight, CBS News, and NBC Nightly News. He is often interviewed by CNN, NPR, and CBC in Canada. He is frequently asked to speak to automakers, suppliers and industry organizations. He is a member of the jury of the North American Car and Truck of the Year, and has won numerous awards for editorial excellence. John McElroy is the president of Blue Sky Productions, Inc., which produces television, radio, and digital content, including video production. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/

Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk are working on a number of ambitious projects, of which the Model 3 is the most notable currently. Bozidar Tatarevic is a journalist who specializes in following various documents like import records, government filings, employment ads, and similar records. From this trail of evidence he gains insights into the true state of affairs at automotive companies. He has written for Green Car Reports, Jalopnik, The Truth About Cars, and Road and Track. Here host Deena Garzik interviews Mr. Tatarevic to find out more about Tesla's manufacturing and the Model 3 production ramp. Mr. Tatarevic's twitter handle is @hoonable We discussed the Autoline After Hours episode with Sandy Munro discussing his tear down of the Model 3 found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpCrkO1x-Qo&t=4272sMusic: "Air Hockey Saloon" by Chris Zabriskie from freemusicarchive.org

Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk are working on a number of ambitious projects, of which the Model 3 is the most notable currently. Bozidar Tatarevic is a journalist who specializes in following various documents like import records, government filings, employment ads, and similar records. From this trail of evidence he gains insights into the true state of affairs at automotive companies. He has written for Green Car Reports, Jalopnik, The Truth About Cars, and Road and Track. Here host Deena Garzik interviews Mr. Tatarevic to find out more about Tesla's manufacturing and the Model 3 production ramp. Mr. Tatarevic's twitter handle is @hoonable We discussed the Autoline After Hours episode with Sandy Munro discussing his tear down of the Model 3 found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpCrkO1x-Qo&t=4272sMusic: "Air Hockey Saloon" by Chris Zabriskie from freemusicarchive.org

Sunday 29th April 2018.   LYNK&CO WILL BE HYBRIDS Volvo’s sister brand Lynk&Co has announced that the crossovers it will be building in Belgium to serve the European market will not be fully electric, but hybrid. Lynk&Co wants to attract young urban people with a subscription programme, which would allow customers to rent a car for just one month up to a few years and change their car for another model up to four times per year” says FleetEurope. Mats Fagerhag, Vice President of Geely Auto Group, said: “From the very beginning of the CMA’s development, the flexibility to support future powertrain technologies, such as PHEV, HEV, BEV, mild hybrid and traditional fuel was very much our vision. The new energy plan for Lynk & Co will be implemented in stages with the goal of following PHEV with HEV and then BEV”.   TESLA RESPONDS TO MUNRO Munro and Associates recently talked about the Tesla Model 3 in an Autoline After Hours video, Teslarati noting: “According to Sandy Munro, everything about the Model 3 from its suspension, all the way to its battery pack, are industry-leading, and if Tesla had only ensured that its build quality was as good as its technology, it would have “wiped the floor with everybody.” But Mr Munro wasn’t totally complimentary. He thought the build quality wasn’t as good as it should have been, the frame was too heavy, and he hated having no physical latches on the doors. Although on that last point, if you want the video, he does come across as an old man who doesn’t like the technology. Even though he’s clearly an expert, that one point sounded like when you’re trying to set up your parents WiFi. Tesla has responded in a statement: “The primary car evaluated by Munro was built in 2017. We have significantly refined our production processes since then, and while there’s always room for improvement, our data already shows that Model 3 quality is rapidly getting better. Since we began shipping Model 3 last year, we have been very focused on refining and tuning both part and body manufacturing processes. The result being that the standard deviation of all gaps and offsets across the entire car has improved, on average, by nearly 40%, with particular gap improvements visible in the area of the trunk, rear lamps and rear quarter panel. Today, Model 3 panel gaps are competitive with Audi, BMW, and Mercedes models, but in the spirit of relentless improvement, we are working to make them even tighter.”   BYTON VP OF DESGN SPEAKS Recently at the Milan Design Week, Byton showed off their EV concept. BYTON’s VP of Design, Benoît Jacob is the former VP of Design at BMW. During his time at BMW, Jacob was the head of various projects, including both the i3 and i8 electric vehicles. Now, at BYTON, Jacob is responsible for building a concept. “I think the ability to update software, functionality and things like that will be on a day-to-day basis. And this is, of course, something we have to integrate as a technology into the car.” BYTON’s SUV will be available in China towards the end of 2019 and in the US and Europe in 2020 with a price starting at $45,000.   MOTOR DEALERS NEED EV-ANGELISTS The whole ev-angelist thing is clever but maybe a bit overdone, but that’s exactly what dealers need according to a new report. Motor Trader website says “one in three UK dealerships don’t have a single EV trained technician in their workshops but the majority now recognise the need to increase the number of EV trained technicians in their dealerships and train existing sta The Institute of the Motor Industry has been campaigning for some time for the government to give further backing technician training for electric vehicles. In July last year it reported that the percentage of technicians trained to work safely on the high-voltage technology remains at 1%.”   DRIVING ON A SOLAR ROAD Elon Musk occasionally likes to counter arguments against solar power by saying that the world is solar powered – the sun being the source of everything. Scott Brusaw and his wife Julie have spent just about every day over the past 10 years developing Solar Roadways. He says: “"We signed with our first manufacturing contract in Dayton, Ohio. So, they'll be making the first SR4's. And we're in talks with our first manufacturing company here in North Idaho," he said. "That means we can get the price way down. And our ultimate goal is to have this at a big box store where homeowners can do their driveways, business people can do their parking lots." KREM says: The Brusaws got to the next phase with the help of a record-setting crowdfunding campaign back in 2014. It raised more than $2.2 million. After Indiegogo, credit card and other fees, the Brusaws say they got about $1.5 million before the tax man took another huge chunk. This allowed them to buy a Sandpoint building to serve as the Solar Roadways research and development headquarters. They hired a few employees and bought their first small scale manufacturing equipment. Of course, they were not actually made to make solar roads since nobody ever needed machines for that before”   TESLA OWNER BANNED The BBC reports that: “A driver who moved into the passenger seat after putting his Tesla into autopilot while at 40mph on a motorway has been banned from driving. Bhavesh Patel, 39, of Alfreton Road, Nottingham, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving at St Albans Crown Court. A witness in another car filmed him sitting in the passenger seat of his Tesla S 60 on the M1 between junctions 8 and 9 near Hemel Hempstead. A statement provided by a Tesla engineer said the autopilot was intended to provide assistance to a "fully-attentive driver", the court heard.”     I’d love to spread the word about electric cars so, if you can, share this somebody who might be interested. You can listen to every previous episode of this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Stitcher, and the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically. It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, and I'll catch you tomorrow.   CONNECT WITH ME! evne.ws/itunes evne.ws/tunein evne.ws/googleplay evne.ws/stitcher evne.ws/youtube evne.ws/soundcloud evne.ws/blog

Sunday 22nd April 2018. VW PIKES PEAK EV CHALLENGER Volkswagen are moving forward with their fully electric Pikes Peak car, the all when drive challenger for the famous hill climb in June, which will see it tackle the 156-turn and 20km test in Colorado Springs. Today, Sunday 22nd April, VW will unveil the prototype in Paris. The car is said to be a testing ground for cutting edge technology which could make it’s way into the ID series road cars they’ll be selling in 2019. A full report on tomorrows show, and yes I’ll be tuned into the livestream!   IMAGE LEAKED FROM TESLA R&D LAB A leaked image from inside Tesla shows the new roadster parked next to two Tesla Semi Trucks. It was first leaked on @TheTeslaLife twitter feed.  The Roadster looks like Midnight Silver in colour but the whole picture itself is a slightly odd hue, definitely taken in a hurry on a smartphone and perhaps the lighting in the Tesla R&D lab wasn’t ideal for the camera.   MODEL 3 TEARDOWN HAS MUNRO IN LOVE The team who work with car veteran Sandy Munro haven’t always been the most complementary about Tesla. In fact with the Model 3 when they first got it, they were scathing about build quality. He called it miserable. But what’s this? A new video from them following a Model 3 teardown shows a bit of a turn around. In fact at time, Mr Munro seems to be Elon Musk’s biggest fanboy. Jeez get a room already! He says Tesla are on a completely different level to anything else he’s seen with battery technology, particularly how well balanced all the modules are. You can watch the full show on Autoline After Hours but check out the part where he says the Model 3 electronics are comparable to a flight controller found on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth multirole fighter. He raves about not only the electronics, but also the battery, and suspension. According to Simon Alvarez at Teslarati who spotted the video: “According to Munro, the Model 3’s Automatic Drive Modules are a class above the industry, featuring a design architecture that is usually found on high-end electronics and government-grade machines. Munro even compared the Model 3’s drive module to the flight controller of the F-35, which he is familiar with due to his company’s work for the US military.” “If you look at this thing, this is cell phone technology. This is the technology we would see in really high-end computers, normally for the government. When you look at this, you’re looking at the same kind of technology you’d see on a flight controller for an F-35, and we kind of know a little bit about that too. We do work for the military. Everything here smacks of cell phone technology and defence technology,” Munro said. ““This is big stuff. This is not inching up. This is revolutionary, and everybody else is sitting there twiddling their thumbs.” He's still adamant things like fit and finish are below par but, now Elon is in charge and focussed on quality, he says even Toyota would be craping their pants.   MYSTERY CAR MAKER TO USE WIRELESS CHARGING The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has 39 societies, each one focused on a certain knowledge area. They provide specialized publications, conferences, business networking and sometimes other services. So now we know that, let me tell you why! IEEE.org say “an unnamed manufacturer will bring an electric car to market that offers wireless charging from WiTricity, Alex Gruzen, the company’s chief executive, tells IEEE Spectrum. "There’s often a misconception that somehow plugging in is 100 percent efficient," Gruzen says. "But a plug-in is from just 88 to 94 percent efficient; WiTricity's wireless system runs at 90 to 93 percent. The resonance also gives you a certain leeway in aligning the car and the charging plate. The vertical clearance can be as little as 10 centimetres (4 inches), for a sports car, and as much as 25 cm, for an SUV. The left-to-right positioning need be only within 10 cm of dead centre.” “Gruzen says it costs US $800 for a complete set—that is, for the receiver on the car, the transmitting pad, and the charging unit that connects to it. And, if the product comes to be offered as a standard feature in cars, it might add just $300 or so to the price of the car.” But what is that unnamed car? Let me tell you about the Geneva Motor Show, where a Hyundai Kona was on show in cutaway form, showing off…you guessed it, WiTricity tech fitted to it.   RECORD EV SALES IN GERMANY LAST MONTH A quick sales report for Germany from CleanTechnica: “Electric vehiclefever has definitely caught on in Germany, with March coming in as a record month and echoing France’s record electric car sales month. Germany had over 6,700 electric car registrations last month, a 52% increase year over year (YoY). The plug-in vehicle share of the overall car market was 2%. But more important than the plug-in niche are the seismic changes happening in the fuel mix of the mainstream market: diesel sales continue to sink (-25%!) YoY, to the benefit of all other fuels”. https://cleantechnica.com/2018/04/21/record-electric-car-sales-month-in-germany-while-diesel-dives-march-electric-car-sales-report/   WORLDS LARGEST ELECTRIC VEHICLE The world’s largest EV was unveiled this week, and it’s a monster. The cement works in the Swiss town of Bienne will be home to the e-Dumper. It weighs 58 tonnes, the tyres are a huge 2 metres in diameter, and the driver climbs up 9 steps to get to the cab. However whereas these would normally be diesel, spewing out thousands of tonnes of CO2 over it’s lifetime and using hundreds of thousands of litres of diesel, electrons do the heavy lifting. It will be carrying limestone and rock downhill, so it’s descending with a full load, where all the regen happens. And because the driver takes Lynx back up the hill with no load, all the power needed comes from the regen before. Therefore, energy consumption is zero.   SUBARU EVOLTIS And finally a little update on Subaru. They are part of the Subaru Corporation in Japan and have a rich heritage in making bonkers fast rally and road cars. They’re still around and were the 22nd largest auto maker at the last count. Thanks to Toyota owning a 16.5% stake in their parent company it makes sense for Toyota to loan them a few bits, and the most obvious donor vehicle is the Prius Prime PHEV. How about if Subaru maintained their reputation for all wheel drive in cars like the Impreza with an ICE driving the front wheels, and electric motors driving the rear wheels? Add in the recent filing from Subaru registering the name Evoltis and we could be looking at their first EV.   I’d love to spread the word about electric cars so, if you can, share this somebody who might be interested. You can listen to every previous episode of this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Stitcher, and the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically. It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, and I'll catch you tomorrow.

SPECIAL GUEST: Doug Fehan, Corvette Racing. Le Mans. Every enthusiast knows this is the cauldron that makes or breaks the best sports cars in the world. Corvette Racing has clawed its way to 8 class wins in 16 years, a storied accomplishment in the history of the 24 hour race. Doug Fehan is the general manager of Corvette Racing and he is stopping by the Autoline After Hours studio. Here is your opportunity to hear about his plans before he heads to France for this years race.ALSO UP FOR DEBATE:- Will the public ever trust the scandal-ridden auto industry again?- Acura NSX: supercar or sissy car?- Is FCA turning Chrysler into a truck company?- NACTOY decides to elect its officers for the first time  All that and much more with host John McElroy of Autoline.tv and Mike Austin with AutoBlog.

SPECIAL GUESTS:Mark Fields, Ford COODave Zuchowski, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor AmericaHarlan Charles, Product Marketing Manager, CorvetteRaj Nair, Group VP, Product Development, FordPierre Loing, VP Product Planning – Nissan North AmericaMichael Sprague, EVP Sales and Marketing, KIA Motors AmericaMoray Callum, VP Design, FordAlanna Tracey-Bahri, Product Manager, BMWNA X4All that and more with Host Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

The kids haven’t even stepped out on the sidewalk draped in their ghoulish finery, and Aunt Mildred has yet to buy a fat turkey for the family feast. Nevertheless, here in the auto world, the time has come to start deliberating on the best cars and trucks of the year. Among the accolades in the automotive community, one of the most prestigious honors is the North American Car and Truck of the Year award. On this week’s special edition of Autoline After Hours, John McElroy welcomes three fellow jurors to join him in reviewing the nominees on the “short lists.” See which cars, trucks and utility vehicles have risen above the rest as John is joined by Michelle Krebs from Edmunds.com, Chris Paukert of Autoblog.com and freelance auto journalist Jim McCraw.

The dust has settled and the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show has put its wares on display for the world to see. As always, it was a tremendous show, but we'll try to condense it down to its utmost essence in this week's Autoline After Hours with Mr. Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, at the helm. We'll also talk supercars as we look at the new generation rolling out of the gates: green and very expensive. All that and much more as Peter is joined by Todd Lassa from Automobile and Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production.

Here at Autoline After Hours we pride ourselves on tracking down the all-important "gurus of go" in the automotive industry. Well, dang if we ain't lassoed another! Jordan Lee is the Global Chief Engineer and Program Manager for Small Block Engines at GM. But, Mr. Lee might just be upstaged by our other special guest on set: none other than the heart and soul of the Corvette itself, the 6.2L LT1 V-8. Plus, we'll get into some hot topics this week including the end of the great driving boom as miles driven per capita continues to decline. The new Fiat-Chrysler headquarters could end up in Auburn Hills, MI -- surprised? And is Jaguar going too far with its "baddest boy on the block" claim? Joining Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, to discuss all this and more is Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and Scott Burgess from Motor Trend.

Sometimes it's good to hang out with "just the guys." That's why on this week's Autoline After Hours, we'll be eschewing our normally scheduled guest segment for a longer discussion about the news of the week and other hot topics that need talking out. Ford reports a record first-quarter profit with North America providing a strong contribution, Buick takes the wraps off a Riviera concept in Shanghai and Fisker goes under the gun of the U.S. Congress. Joining John McElroy in studio is co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and AAH alum David Welch from Bloomberg Businessweek.

What's black and blue and striped all over? Well, it's rolling into the Autoline After Hours studio this week, and the team at Mopar is ready for it to tear up the tarmac. Our guest is Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of the Mopar Brand, and he'll be bringing a very special variant of the Dodge Dart called the Mopar '13 -- in fact the only one traveling around right now. We'll be asking Mr. Gorlier what's so special about this slick-looking compact, and we'll find out more about Mopar's dealer business. Plus, we'll get into the news of the week: a top Porsche designer departs for greener pastures at... Chery?; GM steals away Volkswagen's top marketing executive; and we rank the automakers to see who has the best claim as top dog. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all that and much more, is Scott Burgess from Motor Trend and Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production.

Last night on Autoline After Hours we learned about some of the coolest aerodynamic tricks they’re using on the new Corvette. It looks like the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ twins may be getting some new competition. At yesterday’s Montreal Auto Show Honda pulled the wraps off its concept car called the GEAR. All that and more, plus host John McElroy recently invited four of the editors from Ward’s Auto World on Autoline This Week to talk about where they see engine technology going.

Once a year the Autoline After Hours fellas get to play Santa as they bestow their prestigious (or not so prestigious) Naughty and Nice awards. What people, brands and cars will get presents? Which will be smothered in coal dust? There's only one way to find out! Joining John McElroy for this special holiday-themed broadcast is his partner in crime Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, Jim Hall from 2953 Analytics and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production.

This week Autoline After Hours comes to you from California with a special edition. John McElroy will be taking an in-depth look at the latest incarnation of VW’s Beetle Convertible with Product Manager Andres Valbuena. McElroy will also get a hands-on preview of the new 1.0L EcoBoost engine in the Ford Fiesta with Stephen Russ, Tech Leader of Gas Engine Systems, and Liz Elser, the Marketing Manager for the Fiesta. John will even get behind the wheel and experience both of these cars on the streets of Santa Monica! So, buckle up and join us for the best insider information in the industry.

One of the most anticipated cars over the last few years has been the Ford Focus ST. Well, this hot hatch is finally gracing the Autoline studios, and as if that weren't enough, we're also joined by Ford's gearhead supreme, Hau Thai-Tang, Vice President of Engineering and Global Product Development. Suffice it to say, we won't be lacking for topics. Plus, John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, will discuss the news of the week including A123's bankruptcy. Which EV companies could be next? All that and much more on this week's rip-roaring installment of Autoline After Hours.

The buck stops here, or at least the truck on this week’s episode of Autoline After Hours. Host John McElroy’s special guest is Mike Cairns from Ram. They’ll dive to the deepest depths of Chrysler’s recently refreshed pickup, talking about design, engineering and more. Joining the discussion is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, as well as Mark Phelan, ace reporter from the Detroit Free Press. Aside from the new Ram 1500, the troupe will also discuss John’s impressions of the all-electric CODA sedan, Peter’s take on Ford’s brand-new Fusion and an advertising masterpiece, the latest Volkswagen commercial. All that and much, much more.

On this week's episode of Autoline After Hours we welcome Al Oppenheiser, Chief Engineer of the Chevrolet Camaro. He has a shiny new ZL1 convertible to pull into the studio and we have a lot to ask him about that hot new car. Plus, we get into Peter De Lorenzo's latest rants and John offers his styling critique on the 2013 Honda Accord. All that and much, much more!

This week Autoline After Hours goes retro from the site of the world's largest one-day automotive event, The Woodward Dream Cruise. Crowds and cars will be populating the sidewalks and parking lots as many of the 40,000 classics get Woodward Avenue warmed up for the big day. And, we'll give you a much-coveted curbside position, plus we'll even go for a cruise down Woodward! John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo are joined by a host of special guests such as: "the man who knows too much," Jim Hall, Ken Lingenfelter from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering and Mark Phelan from the Detroit Free Press, as well as executives from our friends at MOPAR along with their most tricked-out rides.

How do you find the proper title for a man like Bob Lutz? In the end, there’s really only one choice: Automotive Icon. He’s been everywhere from BMW to Ford to GM to Lotus, and he hasn’t quit yet. This week, he gives Autoline After Hours the unique honor to visit his farm where we’ll get to tour his extensive collection of automobiles and motorcycles. For the man who could own just about anything, what does he choose to keep in his garage? We’ll find out. But, we won’t let him go without asking what he thinks of the state of GM now that he’s no longer the much-vaunted vice chairman. And, is Lotus going to survive? On hand to do the hard work of hanging out with the ultimate car guy is John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist.

They’re on the clock…almost. This week the Autoline After Hours studio transforms into Draft Central as the show conducts its second-annual Automotive Draft. If you recall last year’s event, John McElroy led a contingent of four “team owners” — made up of his colleagues from the auto press — in choosing the executives who would lead their own car companies. This year’s automotive draft is bigger, better and even has its own ESPN-like “Draft Reporter” — Ms. Tiffany Stone — who will try her best to moderate the show’s returning Draft analysts, Mark Phelan from the Detroit Free Press and Scott Burgess from AOL Autos. Join John McElroy from Dymaxion Motors, Jim Hall from Automobiles Bistango, Michelle Krebs and her team Edmunds iMobility, Drew Winter and New America Motors along with Todd Lassa and Jaeger Motor Car Company and see who they choose during the seven rounds of the 2012 AAH Automotive Draft.

Celebrate 15 years of Autoline on this week’s edition of After Hours! We’re having a party to commemorate our anniversary and you’re invited alongside some of our illustrious guests including: Mustafa Mohatarem, General Motors’ Chief Economist; Mark Fields, the President, Americas of Ford; and author Margery Krevsky with a couple of her “Sirens of Chrome.” We’ll be talking about some of the changes we’ve seen in the industry over the last decade and a half, and we’ll take a look back at some of the notable interviews we’ve conducted over time. Have a listen or sit down and watch this very special edition of Autoline After Hours!

TechShop is for doers. If you want to make something with your own two hands and you don’t have the thousands of dollars to spend on a top-of-the-line workshop, then this is the place for you. Think of it as a gym membership for the DIY crowd. Now, TechShop, in partnership with Ford, will become an incubation lab for new ideas that will fuel R and D. To get to the bottom of this, we’ll talk to the man who’s behind this new plan, Bill Coughlin, President and CEO of Ford Global Technologies. Plus, you can bet we’ll be getting to the news of the week including a rundown of what companies kicked ass in April sales and which companies got their asses kicked. Also, we’ll talk about which companies are doing a beautiful job building their brands and which ones don’t seem to have a clue. John McElroy is joined in studio by co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Charlie Vogelheim from Digital Air Strike.

Let's take a moment to stop and think about who the auto industry really should be targeting. In an age when Facebook seems to be more important to 16-year-olds than cruising on a Saturday night, could Gen Y actually spell the death of the automobile as we know it? After all, how critical is car design to a generation that cares very little about automobile culture? Now, spin the globe and take a close look at China -- the vehicle manufacturers sure are. There's no mistaking the fact that this burgeoning market is critically important to every automaker. But, at what point do the car companies start to lose their focus as they work to cater to the every need of the Chinese consumer? We'll tackle these issues and much more in this week's edition of AAH. Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, is in the driver's seat tonight, and he's joined by Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production and Frank Markus from Motor Trend.

This week host John McElroy is joined in the AAH studio by his partner in crime, Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist. Their special guest is Art Spinella from CNW Marketing Research. He always has fascinating insight about vehicles and what's going on in the car market. Some of the topics up for discussion include the redesign of two American icons, the Chevrolet Corvette and the Ford Mustang and the real cause of unintended acceleration.

What good is design these days? If fuel efficiency is our master, shouldn't the wind tunnel have final say over every car's silhouette? We'd wager that this week's special guest disagrees with that statement. David Rand was GM's Executive Director of Global Advanced Design, and he's most-recently back from a stint as Brand Director for Design at Changan Automobile Co. in China. We'll ask him why design that stands out from the crowd is important. And, of course, we'll have to take a moment to mark the passing of Ferdinand Porsche who designed the Porsche 901, which became the 911. To talk about all this and a whole lot more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and analyst extraordinaire, Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics.

All of the biggest car news this week was in the city that doesn't sleep and so were we! For the first time ever, Autoline After Hours comes to you from New York City, and it's courtesy of our good friends and Katz's famous delicatessen. We're broadcasting from their historical eatery, and we're ready to gab about all the latest automotive issues. John McElroy will be joined by AAH alum Jason Vines as well as naming expert Nina Beckhardt from, where else, The Naming Group.

If you wanted to assemble your ideal car from existing components, what engine would you use? Who would craft the interior? How about the transmission? On tonight's show, we'll talk about the auto industry's "magical ingredients," and we'll find out what guest host Peter De Lorenzo would put into his car, the Bandini. Plus, guest Mark Phelan just reviewed the Turbo and Hybrid versions of the Porsche Panamera in the Detroit Free Press, so we'll talk about this misunderstood car and what it means for the company. Also in house to talk about all this and a whole lot more are Charlie Vogelheim from ResponseLogix and Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production magazine.

It’s time for another episode of Autoline After Hours! Host John McElroy will be joined by Frank Markus of Motor Trend as well as Gary Vasilash from Automotive Design and Production magazine. Together, these three mus-car-teers will delve into the top news stories from the past week, including Chevrolet delaying the Camaro ZL1, BMW missing fuel-economy targets on its latest 3 Series and Consumer Reports panning the Fisker Karma. In addition to these hot-button topics, they’ll also cover everything Mopar. The brand’s president and CEO, Pietro Gorlier, is this week’s special guest, and he’ll be pulling the special Mopar 12 Chrysler 300 right into the AAH studio. We’ll be asking him how he’s working to build Mopar into a strong, credible brand. And we’ll want to know: how does Chrysler balance the strengths of Mopar and SRT?

Get an inside peek at all the fights and controversy behind Ford's epic turnaround at the hands of Alan Mulally. This week's guest is Bryce Hoffman, the author of "American Icon," which is all about what went on behind the scenes during Ford's restructuring. We'll also get into the news of the week including the DeltaWing race car's debut with Nissan behind the wheel. Audi's bid for Ducati and its luxury motorcycles. And, the appointment of Ferdinand Piech's wife to Volkswagen's board of directors. Plus, we'll announce a chance to win a copy of "American Icon" so stay tuned for details. Joining John McElroy in studio to discuss all this and a whole lot more is Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist.

Get ready for a fascinating episode of Autoline After Hours. We’ll talk to a man who claims Hitler stole the idea for the Volkswagen Beetle from a Jewish engineer. Paul Schilperoord is the author of "The Extraordinary Life of Josef Ganz" and we'll ask him about the facts behind this obscure bit of history. Of course we'll have a few other items on our agenda including a discussion of electric cars: do they have a promising future or are they already a sales flop? Plus we'll get into the intriguing blank sheet design of the Mazda CX-5, which John McElroy drove around Laguna Seca last week. Joining John in studio to discuss these burning topics and a whole lot more are Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and David Kiley from AOL Autos.

It's Renzo at the reigns this week as the Autoextremist takes over the Autoline airwaves. McElroy is out of town driving some of the latest and greatest cars, meanwhile Peter De Lorenzo is here in Motown with some of your Autoline After Hours favorites: Jim Hall, the man who knew too much from 2953 Analytics, and Scott Burgess, formerly of The Detroit News, and now of AOL Autos. They'll be discussing all of the biggest automotive news to bubble to the surface this week. GM and PSA ink a deal to partner up in Europe. Chrysler's former chief, Tom LaSorda takes over at Fisker. Ferrari takes the wraps off its fastest car ever, the F12 Berlinetta; can you say "wow"? All that and much, much more in this week's rip-roaring edition of AAH!

Meet the man who hand-built your Corvette's engine. No Corvette? How about a Camaro? Rob Nichols is the supervisor of GM's Wixom Performance Build Center so get ready for some horsepower worship. As usual we'll get into the news of the week including a possible partnership between GM and PSA; the bailout bashing that the Republican presidential candidates are doling out; and Mazda's struggle to survive. Plus, we've got the brand new Prius V in studio, and we'll explain why it's not easy being green. All that and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist as well as guest panelist Todd Lassa from Motor Trend!

This week a fierce-looking Falcon swoops into our studio. Specifically the Falcon F7, an exotic sports car made right here in Michigan. We'll be talking to the owner of Falcon Motorsports, Jeff Lemke, who also happens to be the designer of this boutique supercar. Of course we'll also get into all the top news of the week including GM's profits (and losses) in 2011, Europe's languishing EV sales and Bob King's call for UAW protests. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist.

This week it’s all about auto ads, and we’re bringing in the automotive advertising queen to help us get down to the heart of the matter. Jean Halliday is the voice behind AutoAdOpolis, and we’re sure she has some opinions to share about the big Super Bowl ad event. We’ll also get into the news of the week and that includes the Chicago Auto Show, and we’ll discuss the implications of the Ford management changes that went down this week. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist.

This week we're joined by Chris Preuss, Executive Vice President at Hill and Knowlton Strategies and former chief of OnStar and former VP of GM communications. Suffice it to say, you can expect a lively discussion. Per usual we'll get into the news of the week including the strong sales numbers in the first month of 2012, brash Chinese rip-offs and the 50th anniversary of 24 Hours of Daytona. We'll also talk about whether Opel has any chance at all of surviving. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist.

This week we're going to resist the temptation to polish up our Cockney accents, but we might just call our special guest "guv'nah" since he's Skyping in live from the UK. Karl Ludvigsen is an independent motor industry consultant and all-around car guy. He also wrote the well-known book "Porsche: Excellence was Expected." On the docket tonight, we'll discuss some European goings on. Who will Fiat merge with? How will GM save Opel? Also we'll talk about Audi's new Traffic Jam Assist technology -- a very real step toward automotive autonomy. All this and much more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist. Cheerio!

This week it's all auto show all the time as we talk about the best and the worst of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. On hand to help us spot the trends and discuss all the nitty-gritty no one should know is Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist.

This week we're getting the inside dirt on the North American International Auto Show, or as we prefer to call it: the Detroit Auto Show. Our guests are Bill Perkins, the NAIAS Chairman and Rod Alberts, the Executive Director for NAIAS. We'll be asking them if things have really changed down at Cobo Center. Are unions still ripping everyone off? Can we expect any more fights with the Detroit City Council? Of course, with the big show only a few short days away, we'll be talking a lot about what we can expect to see at the show with major reveals from Cadillac, Lincoln, Dodge, Acura, Ford, and more. To discuss these stories and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist.

This week Santa Welch is comin’ to town … and Santa De Lorenzo and Santa McElroy for that matter. And, like old Kris Kringle, all three of our panelists have taken a look back at the year and decided which automakers have been naughty and which have been nice. In this special episode — the last of 2011 already — our three esteemed panelists will dole out presents for some folks and dirty lumps of coal for others. John McElroy is joined by his cohort Peter De Lorenzo and David Welch of Bloomberg.

This week the Autoextremist gets behind the wheel while John McElroy is in Texas driving the new Chevy Malibu Eco. And, as we close in on 2012, we'll be taking a look back at some of the biggest automotive stories of 2011 with Scott Burgess of The Detroit News and Todd Lassa from Motor Trend. As usual we'll also get into the news of the week including China's import tariffs on U.S. cars, Acura's attempt to become relevant again, and the NTSB's recommendation to ban all cell phone use in cars. All this and more with the man himself, Peter De Lorenzo.