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In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, sits down with Katie Stewart, a registered holistic nutritionist, CEO of KSW Inc., and founder of the Clear Skin Solution. Katie shares her journey from battling cystic acne to discovering that skin issues are often just the external manifestation of internal issues. Ev and Kate also discuss Katie's five acne-clearing pillars: gut health, detoxification, hormonal balance, emotional wellbeing, and nourishing skincare. They also discuss something that's not brought up nearly enough, which is how one's mental health is implicated when you deal with severe acne long-term. Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly. Join FDN and the team at the BiohackerExpo in beautiful Miami, Florida! Go to BiohackerExpo.com and use code "HDP" at checkout to get 50% off your tickets. Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Katie: Website: https://katiestewartwellness.com/ IG: @katiestewartwellness
MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Dodge CEO, Matt McAlear! The guys dive into the all new Dodge Charger Daytona(EV & ICE), the "Fratzonic" artificial sound, their transition to EVs, how the new administration may shake things up, generational perspectives on EVs, defining success for the Charger EV, Hornet, Durango, Viper, EV adoption, and other opportunities for Dodge in the Stellantis family.0:07 - About our guest.1:58 - QOTD. - New Administration.6:34 - New Trump Administration.9:15 - Dodge's Unique Product Strategy.11:29 - Exploring the 2025 Charger Daytona: A New Era of Muscle Cars.15:33 - Dual Platform Design.18:57 - Will we see a V8?22:30 - "Fratzonic" artificial sound.26:44 - One-pedal driving options.28:18 - Charging: Understanding the Buyer.32:32 - Dealer Perspectives.33:17 - Generational Perspectives on EV Technology.37:19 - No Burnouts!? Performance and Physics of EVs.39:57 - User Experience and Customization in EVs.41:12 - Challenges and Growth of the Hornet.44:07 - Performance and Market Positioning of the GLH.45:02 - Future of Durango and SUV Platforms.47:10 - Compliance and the Future of V8 Engines.48:32 - The Legacy and Future of the Viper.50:04 - Opportunities for Dodge in the Stellantis Family.52:19 - Benchmarking Against Competitors.54:20 - Global Market Dynamics and EV Adoption.59:13 - The InEVitable Shift Towards EVs.
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Shoot us a Text.Today we welcome Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures back to the show to talk about the Honda-Nissan merger coming unraveled, how Kazakhstan's Astana Motors is investing $3.5M into Steve Greenfield's Automotive Ventures, and Volkswagen's latest affordable model to rival Chinese OEMs.Show Notes with links:The long-anticipated Honda-Nissan mega-merger is on the verge of collapse after Nissan's board rejected Honda's push to make it a subsidiary. The move was seen by Nissan executives as a violation of the original merger terms, which had envisioned a holding company structure rather than an outright acquisition.Honda wanted faster reforms, believing that full control would force quicker decision-making at Nissan, whose restructuring has been slow since its 2023 losses.Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida personally traveled to Tokyo on Feb. 6 to inform Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe that Nissan would oppose the deal.Nissan's restructuring plan—its third since 2019—focuses on job cuts, reduced production, and cost savings, but Honda was frustrated with the pace of change.If the merger collapses, Nissan may return to a tech-sharing deal with Honda or explore new partners like Foxconn, while Honda could still attempt a hostile takeover by offering ¥500-600 per share to entice shareholders.Both OEMs sell under 4 million vehicles annually, and are under pressure to scale up or risk falling behind global competitors like Hyundai, Toyota, and Volkswagen.Back in December, we heard about Steve Greenfield's trip to Kazakhstan. Yesterday, Astana Motors' founder and chairman, Nurlan Smagulov made a strategic move into the U.S. automotive technology scene with a $3.5 million investment in Automotive Ventures' Mobility Fund II. This collaboration is designed to provide Astana Motors with visibility into early-stage automotive startups and explore tech implementation back in Kazakhstan.Automotive Ventures has backed 39 mobility startups across three funds, focusing on seed-stage investments globally.The U.S. auto tech sector is booming, with American startups raising $56 billion in Q2 2024—a 57% year-over-year increase.MyVentures, Smagulov's $20 million venture fund, has supported fintech, AI-driven software, and one of Kazakhstan's first computer vision startups.Smagulov highlighted Greenfield's expertise, stating, “If Steve invests in a startup, then in 99% of cases, it is destined for success.”Volkswagen is set to unveil a new entry-level EV next month, with a starting price of €20,000 (~$20,800 USD)—significantly undercutting competitors like the $28,000 Nissan Leaf. This marks VW's long-awaited move toward affordable electric mobility, a promise it first hinted at with the ID. Life concept in 2021.The new model will likely be called the ID.1 (or ID.One), based on hidden text found in VW's concept image.VW plans to launch it in 2027, alongside another budget-friendly EV, the IDHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email
Note: "Act 1" was a separate published audio podcast.*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics:*NFK losing it at the house.*Sheriff Douche Nozzle running for Governor. Sheriff Swanson dancing, instead of fighting crime.*Trump has a plan for Gaza! EZ has thoughts.*Breaking Trump news on transgender people in athletics.*Murderer gets attacked in court by family members of deceased*Asshole of the Day BTYB TC PaintballSponsors:Grand Rapids Gold, TAG Accounting, Green Medicine Shop, Werner Roofing, Impact Power Sports, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, The Mario Flores Lakeshore Team of VanDyk Mortgage, Shoreliners Striping, Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV, TC PaintballInterested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-eric-zane-show-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Note: "Act 2" will be a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics:*EZ pisses off JC because of a radio bit on Q 100.*EZ previews "Who Are These Free Beers?" ep 043*EZ worked a local high school hockey game and had an awkward interaction with some weirdo.Sponsors:Grand Rapids Gold, TAG Accounting, Green Medicine Shop, Werner Roofing,Impact Power Sports, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, The Mario Flores Lakeshore Team of VanDyk Mortgage, Shoreliners Striping, Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV, TC PaintballInterested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-eric-zane-show-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Shoot us a Text.We're excited to get into this Wednesday with guest host Elena Ciccotelli of the EVs for Everyone podcast. Today, we're covering Toyota's battery investment in the US and China, the future of GM's Cruise robotaxi program and how Ford is planning on integrating EVs with a gas-powered generator for extra range.Toyota is accelerating its electrification strategy in both the U.S. and China with a significant investment in battery production and a focus on hybrid vehicles.Toyota will begin producing batteries at its new North Carolina factory in April, initially for hybrid vehicles, before expanding to full EV production.The Liberty, N.C., plant will start with three battery lines for hybrids, adding a fourth soon after. By 2030, it aims for 30 GWh capacity.Toyota is launching a wholly-owned subsidiary in China to build Lexus EVs, with a Shanghai plant capable of producing 100,000 vehicles per year starting in 2027.Toyota CFO Yoichi Miyazaki emphasized the importance of hybrid vehicles, stating, “Demand for hybrid vehicles is quite strong in the United States… We will solidify our production by producing batteries for hybrid first.”The company is keeping a cautious eye on potential new tariffs from President Donald Trump, preparing by focusing on shorter product lead times and flexible strategies.Nearly 2 months after announcing they would no longer fund autonomous vehicle subsidiary Cruise, GM is officially shutting down its robotaxi operations, leading to mass layoffs including CEO Marc Whitten and several top executives.The layoffs impact nearly half of Cruise's 2,100 employees, with affected staff receiving severance and benefits through April and LinkedIn Premium for a year to assist with the job search.GM has now fully absorbed Cruise, ending its robotaxi ambitions to focus on its hands-free driving system, Super Cruise, and future autonomous consumer vehicles.The shutdown follows an October 2023 safety scandal where a Cruise robotaxi ran over and dragged a pedestrian, leading to permit suspensions in California.Cruise had been working on safety upgrades, including "Project Rhino," a sensor system aimed at preventing incidents like the 2023 crash.Ford is betting on Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs)—EVs with a gas-powered generator for extra range. This move aligns with Ford's focus on meeting consumer demand for EV efficiency without sacrificing range.Ford's EREV models will include Super Duty trucks, the F-150, Expedition, Explorer, Bronco, and Maverick.CEO Jim Farley was reportedly impressed by the success of EREVs in China and sees them as an affordable, practical alternative to full EVs.Ford expects the EREV versions within two years, but also expect confusion as dealers and buyers adjust to yet another drivetrain option.Finally, our editor friends at Cars.com released their ‘best of 2025” awards today and since we're talking EVs, let's talk about the 2025 Kia EV9Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email
On today's episode of Quick Charge, we look at a group of $TSLA shareholders on Reddit who want Elon Musk fired as CEO of Tesla – and they're using his own public words against him. Plus the new Model Y arrives in US showrooms and FSD users can get a break on insurance. Plus the Volvo EX30 is ready to drive home today, the Lucid Gravity is taking off, we've got VW ID.4 pricing for 2025, and we've officially hit a major solar energy milestone five years ahead of schedule. Source Links Tesla offers 10% insurance discount if you drive more using its ‘Full Self-Driving' system Here's an up-close look at the new Tesla Model Y, now in 17 showrooms across US There's finally some Tesla (TSLA) shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk on Reddit Volvo's EX30 was the third top-selling EV in Europe in 2024, now you can buy it in the US Click here to find a new-for 2025 Volvo EX30 at a dealer near you. Lucid's (LCID) EV sales climbed 50% in January after launching its new Gravity electric SUV Volkswagen just revealed the 2025 ID.4's initial pricing and trim Click here to find a 0% interest (72 mo.) ID.4 deal near you. US solar module production capacity reaches 50+ GW Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.
Canada's unprecedented existential crisis caused by bizarre actions from the White House. It could be worse—we could be Greenland. Meanwhile, the long-awaited geothermal power plant near us is finally set to come online next year, initially providing 5MW of power—just enough to keep James' heated socks toasty. Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks! We also take a deep dive into an EV YouTuber's trip to China and uncover just how far behind we are in EV technology. Spoiler: it's bad, but still not as bad as Greenland. Plus, while Indian Railways celebrates 100 years of electrification, some North American officials are still convinced electric trains don't exist. Also on the show this week: Turning fiber optics into smart sensors. James rigs up his old electric car to defrost his windows. And much more! Canada's Existential Crisis The latest U.S. policies have thrown Canada into turmoil, with jobs disappearing and small businesses shutting down. The idea of Canada becoming the 51st state is floating around, but what would that mean? With an additional 343 seats in the U.S. House and 2 in the Senate, plus 345 electoral votes, Canada would fundamentally alter the political landscape—potentially preventing another Republican presidency. But would Americans ever accept us? Geothermal Power Finally Coming Online The long-awaited geothermal power plant near us will start producing electricity next year. Initially generating 5MW, this marks a significant step in clean energy for the region. Read more: Deep Earth Energy and SLB Canada partnership. EV Tech in China is Light-Years Ahead Kyle Connor from Out of Spec recently tested EVs in China, where battery swapping is a common practice due to the lack of home charging in massive apartment complexes. Turning Fiber Optics into Smart Sensors Researchers are developing technology that repurposes fiber optic cables to monitor and optimize the electrical grid. This innovation could revolutionize grid management in places like Minnesota. Read more: Electrek article. Listener Mail The Lightning Round! China's EV charging points surged by 49% to 12.8 million in 2024. The UK now has 8GWh of operational battery energy storage, with nearly 20GWh under construction. 60 million AAA members in the U.S. and Canada can now get preferred pricing at ChargePoint stations. Tesla's sales are plummeting in California while the broader EV market continues to grow. PV-powered EVs can extend their range by up to 30%, with real-world tests showing an additional 530 km of range. Enhanced geothermal is expected to reach a levelized cost of $80/MWh by 2027, eliminating the need for coal and nuclear as baseload power sources. Support the Show If you enjoy The Clean Energy Show, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content and ad-free episodes. Join our Clean Club community today: Patreon link. That's our show for this week! Email us at CleanEnergyShow@gmail.com, follow us on social media @CleanEnergyPod, and don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcast app. See you next week!
Matt flew to Detroit to buy the cheapest Porsche Taycan he could find; Zack's M3 wrap project required WAY more work, sanding, and problem-solving than expected; a magical train carried the Farahs across Canada; and we answer Patreon questions about:The most unremarkable RHD car we've seen?Do tax incentives make EV depreciation worse?Ranking the Scandi Flick cars (2004 Subaru WRX STI, EVO 8, and Audi RS4)How to set up your new home garageWhat cars have no business sounding as good as they do?The LA firesShould you avoid the Porsche 7-speed manual?A Lexus with a manual transmission?Will we EVER see a day where zero new cars are for sale with a manual?Recorded January 27, 2025 Go to porsche.click/tst to check out everything that Porsche Track Experience has to offer.Exclusive $20-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code TIRE at checkout to saveCheck out the full lineup and get 15 percent off your first order at TRUEWERK.com/TIRE. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman
Many consumers are buying electric vehicles, thanks to sportscar-like performance, government incentives, and personal motivations to minimize climate change. But the EV industry overall has revved and sputtered in unpredictable ways and offers a case study in managing innovation, regulation, and competition. Mike Colias, deputy bureau chief at The Wall Street Journal, explains the complex landscape that incumbents such as GM and Ford and start-ups like Tesla find themselves in. Through stories of iconic industry executives and bold competitive moves, he shares insights that leaders in every industry can learn from. Colias wrote the new book Inevitable: Inside the Messy, Unstoppable Transition to Electric Vehicles.
This week we talk about tax hikes, free trade, and the madman theory of negotiation.We also discuss EVs, Canada, and economic competition.Recommended Book: How Sanctions Work by Narges Bajoghli, Vali Nasr, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, and Ali VaezTranscriptOn January 20, 2025, the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, was inaugurated as the 47th President of the US following a hard-fought election that he ultimately won by only a little bit in terms of the popular vote—49.8% to 48.3%—but he won the electoral vote by a substantial margin: 312 to opponent Kamala Harris' 226.Trump is the oldest person in US history to assume the country's presidency, at 78 years old, and he's only the second US president to win a non-consecutive term, the first being Grover Cleveland back in 1893.This new Trump presidency kicked off even before he officially stepped into office, his people interviewing government officials and low-level staff with what have been called loyalty tests, to assess who's with them and who's against them, including questions about whether they think the previous election, which Trump lost to former president Biden, was rigged against Trump—a conspiracy theory that's popular with Trump and many of his supporters, but for which there's no evidence.There was also a flurry of activity in Israel and the Gaza Strip, last minute negotiations between then-president Biden's representatives gaining additional oomph when Trump's incoming representatives added their heft to the effort, resulting in a long-pursued ceasefire agreement that, as of the day I'm recording this at least, still holds, a few weeks after it went into effect; hostages are still being exchanged, fighting has almost entirely halted between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters in Gaza, and while everyone involved is still holding their breath, worried that the whole thing could fall apart as previous efforts toward a lasting ceasefire have, negotiations about the second phase of the three-phase ceasefire plan started yesterday, and everything seems to be going mostly according to plan, thus far.That said, other aspects of the second Trump presidency have been less smooth and less celebrated—outside of the president's orbit, at least.There have been a flurry of firings and forced retirements amongst long-serving public officials and employees—many seemingly the result of those aforementioned loyalty tests. This has left gaps in many fundamental agencies, and while those conducting this purge of said agencies have claimed this is part of the plan, and that those who have left or been forced to leave are part of the alleged deep state that has it in for Trump, and who worked against him and his plans during his first presidency, and that these agencies, furthermore, have long been overstaffed, and staffed with people who aren't good at their jobs—so these purges will ultimately save the government money, and things will be restructured to work better, for some value of “better,” anyway.There have been outcries about this seeming gutting of the system, especially the regulatory system, from pretty much everyone else, national and international, with some analysts and Trump opponents calling this a coup in all but name; doing away with the systems that allow for accountability of those in charge, basically, and the very structures that allow democracy to happen in the country. And even short of that, we're seeing all sorts of issues related to those empty seats, and could soon see consequences as a result of the loss of generational knowledge in these agencies about how to do things; even fairly basic things.All of which has been accompanied by a wave of revenge firings and demotions, and threats of legal action and even the jailing of Trump opponents. In some cases this has included pulling security details from anyone who's spoken out against Trump or his policies in the past, including those who face persistent threats of violence, usually from Trump supporters.On the opposite side, those who have stuck by Trump, including those who were charged with crimes related to the January 6 incursion at the US Capitol Building, have been pardoned, given promotions, and at times publicly celebrated by the new administration. Some have been given cushy jobs and promotions for the well-connected amongst his supporters; Ken Howery the partner of venture capitalist and owner of government contractor Palantir, Peter Thield, and close ally of serial CEO and enthusiastic Trump supporter Elon Musk, was recently made ambassador to Denmark, for instance.Some of these moves have caused a fair bit of chaos, including a plane colliding with a military helicopter, which may have been the result of understaffing at the FAA, alongside an executive order that froze the funding of federal programs across the country.That executive order has been blocked by judges in some areas, and the Trump administration has since announced that they've rescinded the memo announcing that shutdown, but the initial impact was substantial, including the closure of regional Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid infrastructure, and the halting of government funded research and educational programs.Lots of people had their livelihoods threatened, lots worried they wouldn't be able to afford necessary medical procedures or be able to pay their bills, and many people worried this might cause the country to lose ground against competitors in terms of scientific and technological development, while also leading to some pretty widespread negative health outcomes—the government has also pulled health data, so information about disease spread and even pandemics is now inaccessible, further amplifying that latter concern.And that's just a very abbreviated, incomplete summary of some of the actions Trump's administration has taken in its first two weeks back in office; part of a desire on their part to hit the ground rolling and get rid of elements that might stand in their way as they fundamentally change the US system of government to better match their ambitions and priorities.What I'd like to talk about today, is a specific focus of this new administration—one that was a focus of Trump's previous administration, and to a certain degree Biden's administration too: that of US protectionism, and the use of tariffs against perceived enemies; but also, in Trump's case, at least, against long-time allies, as well.—On February 2 of 2025, Trump posted about tariffs on the twitter-clone he owns, Truth Social. And I'm going to quote the post in full, here, as I think it's illustrative of what he intends to do in this regard in the coming months.“The “Tariff Lobby,” headed by the Globalist, and always wrong, Wall Street Journal, is working hard to justify Countries like Canada, Mexico, China, and too many others to name, continue the decades long RIPOFF OF AMERICA, both with regard to TRADE, CRIME, AND POISONOUS DRUGS that are allowed to so freely flow into AMERICA. THOSE DAYS ARE OVER! The USA has major deficits with Canada, Mexico, and China (and almost all countries!), owes 36 Trillion Dollars, and we're not going to be the “Stupid Country” any longer. MAKE YOUR PRODUCT IN THE USA AND THERE ARE NO TARIFFS! Why should the United States lose TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN SUBSIDIZING OTHER COUNTRIES, and why should these other countries pay a small fraction of the cost of what USA citizens pay for Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, as an example? THIS WILL BE THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA! WILL THERE BE SOME PAIN? YES, MAYBE (AND MAYBE NOT!). BUT WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, AND IT WILL ALL BE WORTH THE PRICE THAT MUST BE PAID. WE ARE A COUNTRY THAT IS NOW BEING RUN WITH COMMON SENSE — AND THE RESULTS WILL BE SPECTACULAR!!!”So there are several things happening there, probably the most fundamental of which is the claim that other countries, including the US's allies, like Canada and Mexico, are taking advantage of the US when it comes to trade. This post followed Trump's signature of an executive order that applied a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican imports, and a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports.A tariff is basically a tax on certain goods brought into a country from other countries.So the US might impose a tariff on Chinese cars in order to keep those cars from flooding US markets and competing with US- and European-made models. And that's what the US did under the first Trump, and then the Biden administration—it imposed a 100% border tax on electric vehicles from China, the theory being that these cars are underpriced because of how the Chinese economy works, because of how workers there are treated, and because the Chinese government subsidizes many of their industries, including the EV industry, so their cars are quite good and sold at low prices, but they got that way because they're competing unfairly, according to this argument. Chinese cars sold at their sticker price on the US market, then, might kill off US car companies, which is not something the US government wants.Thus, the price on Chinese EVs is effectively doubled on the US market, and that, on a practical level, kills that competition, giving US carmakers cover until they can up their game and compete with their foreign rivals.The usual theory behind imposing tariffs, then, if you're doing so for ostensible competitive reasons, at least, is that slapping an additional tax on such goods should allow local businesses to better compete against them, because that additional tax raises prices, and that means local offerings have a government-provided advantage. This can help level a perceptually imbalanced playing field, or it can rebalance things in favor of brands in your country.In reality, though, tariffs often, though not always, become a tax on customers, not on the companies they're meant to target.Chinese vehicles have had trouble coming to the US for other reasons beyond price, including a change in safety standards that would be regulatorily required, and a slew of advantages provided to US companies beyond the hobbling tariffs enforced on their foreign competition. But other goods come into the US market from all over the place, and when there's a tariff of say 10 or 25%, that tax is generally just tacked on to the sticker price on the US market, and US consumers thus pay more for something they might have otherwise bought more cheaply, sans tariffs.This creates an effective tax within various industries in the US economy, and it generally has an inflationary effect, as a consequence; things become more expensive, so the money people earn doesn't go as far.So the new Trump administration announced a new 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, and 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, though energy products like oil from Canada will only face a 10% tariff.China has already lobbed a bunch of counter-tariffs at the US over the past few administrations, and it suggested it would add more to the tally in response to this new flat tariff, and now Canada and Mexico are rattling the same sabers, saying they won't stand by while their neighbor, with the world's biggest economy, elbows them out, causing possibly substantial damage to their local businesses that export goods to the US.The Canadian government has said it will apply 25% tariffs on $155 billion of American goods, including things like orange juice and appliances, those tariffs phased in over the next three weeks. And the Mexican government has said they'll do similar things, without giving specific details, as of yet.That means US manufacturers, companies that make stuff that ends up being sold in Canada and Mexico, could soon see comparable tariffs on their goods sold in those markets. That, in turn, could lead to significant economic consequences for such companies, but also everyday people living in all the affected countries, because of that inflationary effect—that effective tax on all of these goods.So even without those counter-tariffs, these new tariffs from the Trump administration against Canada, Mexico, and China to are expected to cause some real damage to the US economy, and to normal Americans. The Tax Foundation has estimated that they'll shrink US economic output by .4% and increase taxes by $1.2 trillion between 2025 and 2034, which on a micro-scale represents an average household tax increase of about $830 in 2025, alone; an extra $830 out of pocket per household on average because of these punishments that are ostensibly aimed at other countries, to try to get them to do things Trump wants them to do.Most of that $1.2 trillion tax increase is just from the Mexico and Canada tariffs: $958 billion of it, in fact. And during his first term in office, Trump's tariffs imposed about $80 billion worth of new taxes on American households in a single year, from 2018 to 2019—which isn't the same as just hiking taxes, but it amounts to the same outcome; and when compared to straight-up tax hikes, this represents one of the largest tax increases in several decades.Biden kept most of Trump's tariffs from his first administration in place when he stepped into office, and Biden added some of his own, too: especially on strategically vital tech components like computer chips, and next-step product categories like electric vehicles. And the net-impact of these tariffs on the US economy is generally considered to be mostly negative, in terms of practical tax hikes and its inflationary impact, but also in terms of reduced economic activity and employment.Trade wars can sound pretty tough and often serve as nationalistic red meat when reported upon, but most economists consider them to be the legislative equivalent of shooting oneself in the foot; completely open, free trade comes with downsides, as well, including the potential for a nation like China to dump products at low prices in foreign markets, putting local manufacturers out of business, then raising their prices once they've soaked up all the oxygen.But trade conflicts often result in a lot of downsides for everyday, tax-paying citizens, have long-term negative effects on businesses, and can also stoke inflation, causing secondary and tertiary negative effects that are hard to tamp down, later.Knowing this, many analysts have speculated that Trump might be using these tariffs as a sort of shot across the bow, wanting to renegotiate all sorts of agreements with enemies and allies, alike, and using the madman theory of negotiation, trying to convince those on the other side of the eventual negotiation that he's not in his right mind and is willing to burn it all down, wounding himself and his country in order to take out those who he feels have wronged him, if he doesn't get what he wants.There's a chance this could work for him, and his many threats and implied threats have already led to a whole lot of cowtowing and cancelled lawsuits against him and his people, even from folks and entities that have previously been staunchly against Trump and everything he stands for.There's also a good chance that these other governments will see whatever it is he's demanding from them as a small price to pay to get back to something approaching normal relations with the US, and normal dealings with the US's economy.His demands so far, though, have mostly revolved around seeming specters; he's alleging insufficient efforts aimed at drug imports into the US, and that both Mexico and Canada are enabling all manners of money laundering and transnational crimes; allegations that both countries deny, but which probably aren't the point to begin with. These accusations are generally being seen as a means of forcing these tariffs through without the usual process, which would take a while and present the opportunity for government systems to derail or weaken them, which happened to some of the tariffs Trump wanted to hurl at other governments during his first administration.So those seeming rationales might be primarily justifications to force these tariffs through, and it could be that the tariffs are meant to be negotiating leverage first and foremost, going away as soon as he gets what he wants—whatever that actually is.That said, it's also been speculated that a manman-theory-style false threat that's seen to be a false threat—hardcore, arguably nonsensical tariffs against allies, for instance—may not serve their purpose, because everyone knows they're false. That may mean those on the other end of them, if they hold their ground and are willing to suffer a little, could make it out the other side without giving too much away, the US suffering more, and thus, the president eventually giving up, coming up with justification for shifting to a new strategy but mostly just trying to lower inflation levels he raised, and bring life back to a stock market that he collapsed.Either way, it looks like there's a pretty good chance a lot of established norms and folkways will be trampled over the next few years, possibly with good reason, if you support the ends of this administration, at least, though by some indications maybe because of a fundamental misunderstanding of how economics works at this scale, or maybe for different reasons entirely: part of that larger plan to disrupt and demolish aspects of the US system of governance, making way for replacements that are more to the current administration's liking.Note: after recording this episode, but before it went live, the Chinese tariffs went into effect, but the tariffs against Mexico and Canada (and those countries' counter-tariffs) were paused. 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Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care, NAPA TRACS and Automotive Management Network Explore the profitable opportunity of key cutting and programming for auto repair shops in the automotive aftermarket. With around 25 million keys sold each year, many vehicle owners lose at least one key within the first 15 years of ownership. Matt Fanslow and Scott Gompper highlight the Nitrous AutoProPad G3, simplifying key programming and emphasizing the significant revenue potential within this largely untapped market. Matt Fanslow, Riverside Automotive, Red Wing, MN, Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z Podcast Scott Gompper, Nitrous Keys Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode Introduction to Keys (00:00:00) Nitrous AutoPro ad G3 Features (00:01:07) Key Market Insights (00:02:38) Importance of Key Cutting (00:03:02) Programming Keys for Modules (00:04:30) Integrating Key Cutting Services (00:05:01) Tool Interface Explanation (00:05:22) Calculating ROI for Key Cutting (00:06:41) EV and Hybrid Vehicle Services (00:09:50) Key Cutting Machine Overview (00:11:00) Investment in Key Cutting Services (00:12:47) Marketing Key Cutting Services (00:13:40) Benefits of Attending Trade Shows (00:14:00) Fleet Services and Key Cutting (00:14:39) Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care, NAPA TRACS and Automotive Management Network Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Get ready to grow your business with the Automotive Management Network: Find on the Web at http://AftermarketManagementNetwork.com for information that can help you move your business ahead and for the free and informative http://LaborRateTracker.com Connect with the Podcast: -Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ -Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club:
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Shoot us a Text.As tariff threats come and go, we've got you covered with the latest information. Today features the view from north of the border with President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada David C Adams. Plus, we talk about a new South Carolina bill designed to let Scout go around franchise laws.Show Notes with links:President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of planned U.S. tariffs on Mexico after reaching an agreement with Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum. The deal includes Mexico deploying 10,000 National Guard troops to its northern border, with a primary focus on stopping fentanyl trafficking and further negotiations on security and trade.Trump had planned to impose 25% tariffs on all Mexican goods starting Feb. 4 but agreed to pause them in exchange for Mexico's commitment to increased border security.U.S. officials from the State, Treasury, and Commerce departments will lead further discussions, with Trump saying he will participate directly.Trump confirmed tariffs on Chinese imports would proceed as planned.U.S. tariffs on Canada are going to be postponed by 30 days as the two countries negotiate a border deal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada said after finishing a second call with President Trump.Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) is the national trade association representing the Canadian interests of 15 of the world's most respected automakers. David C Adams, President of the Global Automakers of Canada, joins the show now to talk about the evolving situation.In a statement issued on February 1st, Adams stated: “The United States and Canada aren't just each others' largest trading partners, but we actually build things together, not for each other,” said Adams. “There is no other industry where this is the case more than the automotive industry - where we have had sectoral free trade between the two countries since 1965.”South Carolina is making waves as a new bipartisan bill aims to allow direct-to-consumer EV sales. If passed, this could be a game-changer for Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors, which is set to build a massive $2 billion plant in the state.Current franchise laws ban direct-to-consumer vehicle sales—the new bill, the South Carolina Consumer Freedom Act, would change that, as the bill specifically applies to automakers that have never had a franchise dealership agreement.Dealers aren't happy—the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association strongly opposes the legislation, claiming it unfairly benefits Scout Motors.Previous efforts to allow direct EV sales in South Carolina have failed, with a similar bill in 2019 not advancing past committee. If passed, the new bill could set a precedent for other states with similar restrictions.While Governor Henry McMaster has not taken a position, he told local media that he supports “anything that is good for the consumer.”Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email
Matt Crawford speaks with journalist and author Mike Colias about his book, Inevitable: Inside the Messy, Unstoppable Transition to Electric Vehicles. The question is no longer if electric vehicles will happen, or even when they'll happen, but how. Veteran automotive reporter Mike Colias takes you inside the transformation in this thoroughly reported profile of the hard pivot in the car business, a $2 trillion industry undergoing the biggest change in its 120-year history—a change that is already sending ripples across the entire global economy. Colias documents the inevitable shift from pistons to electrons from every angle, taking you inside the boardrooms where executives battle over their EV strategies to take on Tesla and, more recently, emerging Chinese powerhouses such as BYD. He brings you to family-run car dealerships deciding if they'll sell EVs—or sell their businesses. He follows entrepreneurs along lonely stretches of road that will soon need charging stations. He talks to power-train engineers whose skills were once the beating heart of the automotive industry but who now find themselves being replaced by coders. This is an epic exploration that stretches from Detroit to Japan to Germany to China, and from factories in Normal, Illinois, and Haywood County, Tennessee, to a burgeoning mining operation along the shores of California's briny, lithium-rich Salton Sea. Inevitable is a deeply enjoyable and smart book that uses masterful storytelling to capture the expanse and dynamism of the transition to electric vehicles in profound detail, bringing to life its seismic effects on everything and everyone.
The automotive industry is at the forefront of a global shift toward sustainability, with nations setting ambitious electric vehicle (EV) adoption targets. But how do government subsidies and industrial policies shape the pace of EV innovation? Hyuk-soo Kwon, Assistant Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy, explores the impact of these policies on EV patenting, revealing how firms with established EV expertise drive rapid advancements through path-dependent innovation.
On what feels like the first-ever February episode of Quick Charge, we explore the rapid decline of Tesla fortunes in Europe and California, the rapid rise of BYD plug-in vehicles, and talk through the latest round of Canadian trade tariffs as President Trump's North American trade war hits its stride. We've also got some great 0% financing deals on EVs from Chevy, Ford, Honda, and Volkswagen – will they be the last new car sales we'll get before these tariffs pitch the country into an economic depression the likes of which it's never known? Give us a listen, then let us know your take in the comments. Source Links Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it's not just because of Elon Musk Tesla's sales drop double digits in the US' biggest EV market, while others are growing All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025 BYD's overseas sales surged to a new record as its global EV plans kick into high gear Canada announces plans for 25% tariff on electric vehicles coming from the US AAA still exists, and they've made a new deal with ChargePoint Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.
President Trump signed an executive order ending the Biden EV mandate—but there never was a Biden EV mandate—there was support for helping switch to cleaner, cheaper and more reliable electric vehicles. Today the EV tax credits are still available. Is it too late for Trump to stop the transition to EVs? Wall Street Journal automotive reporter Mike Colias, author of the new book InEVitable: Inside the Messy, Unstoppable Transition to Electric Vehicles, says EVs are upending the auto industry, transforming economies, and even reshaping the roles vehicles play in our lives.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss how a trade war will tighten the squeeze on the middle-class. Trump promised a cap on credit card interest rates, it seems hes getting some bipartisan support. Renters in these major cities are finally getting some relief. Has Musk gone a step too far? Ford is losing the race for EV dominance. Alphabet earnings could provide answers on AI and cloud concerns.
What happens when industrial design meets strategic foresight? Lucy Ziegler, founder of TBD Futures and former McKinsey design strategist, reveals how leaders can transform business uncertainty into opportunity. Through scenario planning and design thinking, she demonstrates why the future isn't something to predict—it's something to design.Highlights:Why traditional forecasting falls short in today's complex business landscape How design thinking unlocks strategic foresight for better decision-makingBreaking free from quarterly pressures to build long-term visionTurning your worst-case scenarios into competitive advantagesCase study: How an EV company in Latin America transformed market uncertainty into strategyGuestLucy Ziegler, Founder, TBD FuturesHost: Marco Annunziata, Co-Founder, Annunziata + Desai PartnersSeries Hosts: Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research CenterDyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin Works
Part 2 of our podcast with Greg Smith, author of The Battery Powered Home, goes into the intricate details of designing and installing the ideal home battery system. Some of the questions that Greg answers are: * What are the top mistakes homeowners and contractors make? * How can you ensure your system meets building code restrictions? * How can automatic load shedding and generator input capabilities improve the backup performance of your system? One of the most interesting features to me is the capability to connect to external backup power sources, such as a home generator or an EV. This capability provides the potential to partially or completely cut the cord with your utility — Grid Defection, as we say in the business. I think you'll find that Greg's wisdom in both Part 1 and Part 2 will help you sort through the battery system design choices offered by contractors. Part 2 of Tips for the Best Home Backup System podcast is at www.energyshow.biz.
A judge has ruled that MLG overreached in attempting to force districts to adopt 5 day school weeks. Paul and Wally discuss the latest from the Roundhouse. National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores came out last week. New Mexico again brings up the rear. Tennessee becomes 13th state in US to adopt universal school choice. According to the latest EV sales numbers New Mexico is nowhere near the mark. SB 139 introduced this session would overturn the Gov.'s EV mandates. Surprisingly New Mexico is not ranked very highly as a retirement destination. Ilya Shapiro will be speaking at an RGF event on Feb. 21.
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In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Jess Bala, Managing Director of General Motors Australia & New Zealand, to explore the future of EVs, Cadillac's debut in Australia, and the country's rapidly evolving automotive landscape. Robert and Jess also discuss what's driving Australia's electric vehicle adoption, including the country's new vehicle efficiency standards, the surging EV adoption rates and how General Motors is adapting to this transformation. Jess shares insights on GM's direct-to-consumer sales model, the launch of the Cadillac Lyriq, the company's long standing history in electric vehicles, and what's next for GM Down Under. Enjoy! Watch the episode here! https://youtu.be/KZnogRh66yI 00:00 - Welcome to the Fully Charged Show Podcast! 02:37 - Interview with General Motors ANZ CEO Jess Bala 06:37 - Remanufacturing in Australia 07:46 - The arrival of the Cadillac Lyriq and GM's EV strategy 11:20 - Direct-to-Consumer EV Sales Model Explained 13:30 - The Chinese EV Boom & Its Global Impact 16:51 - Designing an electric Cadillac 19:33 - Women in the Automotive Industry 24:17 - How long does it take?! 25:36 - Very Very Fast Charging 27:33 - A didgeridoo??! 30:29 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our youtube channels: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Why are our episodes now sponsored? https://fullycharged.show/blog/dan-caesar-on-x-insta-youtube-and-why-we-made-a-contro[…]s-on-fully-charged-everything-electric-electric-vehicles-uk/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025
In this episode with financial advisors Jim Martin & Casey Bibb, we discuss the crucial aspects of financial planning, including the importance of having a financial plan for a successful retirement. We debunk common myths, such as mistaking investment statements for a financial plan, and highlight essential components like income, investment, and tax strategies. Hear from Casey Bibb on why planning alleviates fears of the unknown and provides financial security. We also dive into the debate around electric vehicles (EVs), weighing the pros and cons, such as charging logistics and the impact on power bills. And for some light-hearted moments, we share show and book recommendations to keep you entertained. Don't miss out on practical advice to plan your future and insights on emerging EV trends. http://retiresmartscore.com
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In this episode of China EVs & More, hosts Tu Le and Lei Xing dive into the biggest news in the global EV, AV, and mobility sectors. The episode kicks off with a discussion on the impact of the Lunar New Year on China's auto market, including the significance of the Spring Festival Gala as a marketing platform for Chinese EV brands.The hosts break down Tesla's latest earnings report, discussing Elon Musk's focus on autonomy, the upcoming “Model Q” as an affordable EV, and Tesla's unconventional approach to gathering data in China. They also analyze General Motors' North American manufacturing shifts in response to potential 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports.Other hot topics include Volkswagen's talks with Chinese automakers about factory takeovers in Germany, Stellantis' struggles, and the evolving dealer model in the U.S. automotive landscape.Companies Discussed:• Tesla (FSD, Model Y, upcoming affordable EV)• BYD (Global sales surge, leadership recognition)• General Motors (GM) (Tariffs, North American supply chain adjustments)• Volkswagen (VW) (Potential factory deals with Chinese automakers)• Stellantis (Inventory struggles, pricing strategy)• Ford (U.S. EV strategies and competition)• Hyundai (Amazon partnership, online sales model)• Nissan & Honda (Potential alliance discussions)• Xiaomi (Su7 model at the Spring Festival Gala)• Huawei (Maxro S800 brand visibility)• Chang'an (Ito M9 light show, Shenlan/Deepal S09, Qiyuan Q07)• AutoFlight (eVTOL showcase)• CATL (Battery partnerships)• Unitree Robotics (Dancing robots at the Gala)• RoboSense (Lidar technology)Don't miss this insightful discussion on the latest trends shaping the global EV and mobility landscape. Subscribe and stay updated on the future of transportation!
In this episode, Lei Xing and Tu Le discuss the latest updates in the global EV, AV, and mobility sectors. Key topics include:• US-China Trade & Tariffs – The impact of Biden's 100% tariff on Chinese EVs and how Trump's possible return could reshape trade policies.• Tesla Updates – The launch of the new Model Y (Juniper) and its effect on competition. Discussion on Tesla's FSD approval in China and how it stacks up against local brands.• China's EV Market – Government incentives, rising EV adoption, and CATL's prediction that LFP batteries will dominate 70% of the market in three years.• US Automakers – Ford and GM's EV sales growth, Cadillac's Lyriq V launch, and Stellantis' $5B investment in US manufacturing.• BYD Scrutiny – Reports of hidden debt and its growing competition with Tesla.• Upcoming Price Wars – How Chinese EV makers may cut prices to compete with Tesla's new Model Y.Companies Discussed1. Tesla – Model Y Juniper, FSD in China2. BYD – Market leadership, financial concerns3. Ford – EV growth4. GM – Cadillac Lyriq V, Momenta partnership5. Stellantis – Investment in US factories6. CATL – Battery market trends7. Xpeng, NIO, Geely – Competition in ChinaThe hosts also discuss the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show and how government policies will shape the future of EVs.
Few people know the U.S. car industry more intimately than the Wall Street Journal deputy auto editor Mike Colias. His new book, Inevitable, offers an insiders guide into what he sees as our messy, yet unstoppable transition to electric vehicles. In this wide ranging conversation on all things automotive, Colias addresses Trump's recent tariff impacts on the American car industry, the stark contrast between Chinese (50%) and US (10%) EV adoption rates, and China's dominance in battery supply chains and charging infrastructure. Colias explains how Chinese automakers have leapfrogged traditional manufacturers in EV technology, while European makers are caught between regulatory pressures and relentless Chinese competition. He ends with some thoughts about the future of autonomous vehicles which he sees as far less"inevitable" than EVs.Here are the 5 KEEN ON takeaways from our conversation with Colias: * The stark contrast between EV adoption rates globally - China leads with 50% of new car sales being electric, Europe follows at 20-25%, while the US lags at around 10%. This sharp disparity is largely due to China's strategic government support, infrastructure investment, and incentives.* China's dominance in the EV supply chain is comprehensive - from controlling critical minerals (lithium, cobalt, nickel) to processing capabilities and battery production. This gives Chinese manufacturers a significant competitive advantage that Western automakers are struggling to match. It might even point to the superiority of the Chinese state lead innovation model over the US market driven one. * The role of hybrids as a "bridge technology" - Many consumers, particularly in the US, are choosing hybrids as a stepping stone to full EVs, suggesting the transition might be more gradual than initially predicted by US (but not Japanese) automakers who invested heavily in full electric vehicles.* The environmental impact of EVs is more complex than some activists would have us believe - While EVs produce more carbon emissions during manufacturing than gas vehicles, they ultimately result in 30% less emissions over their lifecycle. However, their environmental benefit depends significantly on the source of electricity used to power them.* Trump's new tariffs (as of 2025) are creating significant disruption in the auto industry, particularly affecting the established North American supply chains -While unions support the tariffs for potential job creation, most auto executives view them as harmful to the industry and likely to increase car prices.Mike Colias is the deputy bureau chief for autos, based in The Wall Street Journal's Detroit bureau. His articles explore the auto industry's massive and messy transition to electric vehicles, self-driving cars and other technologies with the potential to reshape how people get around. He writes and edits stories about Ford, GM and other major car companies navigating change, from EVs and in-car tech to tariffs. Mike is also author of the 2025 book: “Inevitable: Inside the Messy, Unstoppable Transition to Electric Vehicles." He joined WSJ from trade publication Automotive News, where he covered GM. Before that, he wrote about health care at Crain's Chicago Business and worked at The Associated Press in Chicago. He graduated from Ohio University with degrees in journalism and business.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
What does it take to repair and master complex EV systems? We sit down with Alex who shares how he tackles high-voltage powertrains, battery failures, and drivetrain issues in older and out of warranty electric vehicles. From early repair challenges to mastering Tesla drive units, this is a deep dive into the world of EV repair with Alex from Out of Spec Renew.Check Out, Out of Spec Renew - https://www.youtube.com/@OutofSpecRenewShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Kara Carlson. Tesla's latest earnings report showed a sharp drop in EV sales here in California.
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Jordan and Tijmen went to Columbus Ohio to explore Honda's EV Hub. They are years behind in the general EV landscape but they're hoping to change it all with production in the next couple years.Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#honda #ev #electrification Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[Originally aired on the Radio 1/11/25] Jim Miller and I discuss an alternate fuel world record (that doesn't qualify for EV rebates), cars going away in 2025, and how there is a Toyota that Jim doesn't like. That, your car sounds, and more on this edition of the show!Check out the Amazing Work SEMA is doing and Support the Initiatives in YOUR State!Listen on the Radio in Colorado!AM1460 & FM 101.1 The Answer - Saturdays at 9am, Sundays at 6pm100.7 The Word - Saturdays at 7pm91.7 KLZR - Saturdays at 10:30amNow On Video!Rumble.com/automotiveadhdhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkSzh2ny2Idb4S3lC0qeYAhttps://www.tiktok.com/@automotiveadhdpodcastSupport the Show!thespeedcouncil.orgSend in Your Car Sounds!facebook.com/automotiveadhd #toyota #altezza #supra #nissan #skyline #skylinegtr #r32skyline #ice #internalcombustion #tesla #evs #cybertruck #ford #mechanic #diy #mustang #toyota #jdm #japanesecars#racecars #pikespeak #engines #newcar #carnews #automotivenews #carbuying #technology #v8 #listenable #podcast #radioshow #carenthusiast #carslover #turbo #supercharger #racing #drifting #boostedcars #cars #carswithoutlimits #automotive #racing #automotiveadhd #motorsports #jdm #americancars #musclecar #hotrod #radio #radioshow #podcasts #carculture #car
This week's show focuses on EV adoption, AVs and smart cities, and energy for robots and jets, as well as the diamond of all batteries.
Ford is taking EV motorsports to another next level this year with the Mustang Mach-E NASCAR prototype and the Ford Mustang Mach-E Pikes Peak racer. Fresh from the Ford Performance 2025 season launch event, let's dive into these performance electric vehicles and what they mean for the future of motorsports.Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Stossel- 6 Segments. John Stossel- One Year, Big Results! How Javier Milei Freed Markets, and Reduced Inflation The ESG Collapse: Al Gore, Intel, BlackRock, and the Failed Promise of “Sustainable” Investing Why Students Are Miserable: The Coddling of the American Mind The White Pill: Big Government Can Be Defeated (Just Ask the Soviet Union) Why Government Can't Build Broadband or Charging Stations… Or Anything! America's Stone Age Ports: How Unions Block Progress One Year, Big Results! How Javier Milei Freed Markets, and Reduced Inflation One year ago, libertarian Javier Milei was elected president of Argentina. How has it worked out Amazingly well! In his first year, Milei has already cut government spending by 30%, eliminated entire ministries, fired thousands of government workers, slashed subsidies, and deregulated the economy. Today, inflation is down, the federal budget is in surplus, and the country's housing shortage crisis is over. “When Milei came into power,” says Ian Vasquez of the Cato Institute, “There was 40% poverty rate. There was an annual inflation of over 200%. Now inflation is down. The economy started to recover... Milei is showing that his libertarian policies are working." Years of big government had left Argentina in crisis. Pundits and the media claimed Milei couldn't fix any of that. They were wrong. Milei's success shows that freedom works! Maybe our politicians will learn from him. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/tbOKfN-PeMI?si=ca1dMeZjujoE_eaV John Stossel 1.03M subscribers 104,202 views Jan 28, 2025 ? ————————— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ————————— The ESG Collapse: Al Gore, Intel, BlackRock, and the Failed Promise of “Sustainable” Investing https://youtu.be/ZfKVCcV-WcQ?si=EzfHeJeVp76-Nsac For years, investment firms pressured companies to hire people of certain races and genders, and pushed “sustainability.” That has hurt returnsInvestments that claim to be “sustainable” have been underperforming. It's because companies that embrace “ESG” woke investing end up prioritizing politics over innovation. Intel, once a leader in the tech world, wasted millions on ESG goals. Now, it lags behind its competitors. Its stock is down more than 70%. “You have a company that's absolutely failing!” Says Matt Cole, CEO of Strive investment managing. Even BlackRock, which led the “ESG” push, now backs away from ESG investments. “What you're seeing today,” says Cole, “is ESG funds shuttering at record speed.” Our new video explains why John Stossel 1.03M subscribers 559,189 views Jan 21, 2025 . ————————— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ————————— Why Students Are Miserable: The Coddling of the American Mind https://youtu.be/MtuKanQI5bQ?si=G5lq-gbvFq70C67L John Stossel 1.03M subscribers 432,262 views Jan 7, 2025 Many colleges no longer teach critical thinking. They teach censorship. And victimhood. These ideas make students depressed and anxious. ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— The new documentary, “The Coddling of the American Mind,” ( thecoddlingmovie.com ) tells stories of students who fell for the indoctrination. Before college, Kimi Katiti was full of confidence. But at the Art Institute of California, she learned she was a victim. “I was introduced to microaggressions,” she explains. “This set of thought processes was really unhealthy and was making me miserable.” Lucy Kross at Stanford was taught that Ben Shapiro's ideas "put black, brown, trans, queer, and Muslim students at risk." She found that embracing woke language made her more popular. “When I started to use the vocabulary of like, marginalized, intersectional, hegemonic…People just kind of smiled a little bit more.” Over time, she, and others, concluded that such ideas hurt her. Our new video looks at their experience navigating campus indoctrination, and how they escaped it. The White Pill: Big Government Can Be Defeated (Just Ask the Soviet Union) https://youtu.be/ELftaF5ANKg?si=dj0aJM_GW53ex3Zn John Stossel 1.03M subscribers 141,337 views Dec 17, 2024 People have been “black pilled” to think the world is doomed. Michael Malice says there's hope. In his book, “The White Pill,” he argues that tyrannical regimes, like the Soviet Union, can be toppled. ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— Today, media and universities distort history, and push socialism. It used to be worse. The New York Times once covered up Stalin's famine, even as millions starved. Why? Malice says it's because NYT star reporter Walter Duranty liked communism's utopian promises, and status he got from his exclusive Stalin interviews. Malice says the fall of the Soviet Union should give us hope that America can resist the universities and media's brainwashing – or any tyranny that someone is “black pilled” about. Our video above explains Malice's “white pill” and why you might want to take it. Why Government Can't Build Broadband or Charging Stations… Or Anything! The government promised to expand broadband, build hundreds of thousands of EV chargers, and to bring back semiconductor jobs. They delivered delays, waste, and failure. Why? Because they spend your money, not their own. After three years and $65 billion spent to expand broadband, not a single person has yet been connected. Also, two years into Biden's $7.5 billion EV charging stations initiative, which was supposed to build 500,000 stations, only seven have been built. The CHIPS Act promised to bring semiconductor jobs back to America. But the money got tied up in DEI quotas, climate pledges, and union mandates. When bureaucrats spend other people's money, they have little incentive to spend it carefully. Our new video explains why government should leave building things to the private sector. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/i9ZzN3OTPHk?si=GsfkLcedkWLXzZ0Y John Stossel 1.03M subscribers 335,140 views Dec 10, 2024 ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— America's Stone Age Ports: How Unions Block Progress At some ports, remarkable machines now move shipments with no humans in sight. That innovation upsets unions. International Longshoreman's Association president Harold Daggett says they'll soon strike if automation isn't completely banned. "If I don't get that, I'm not coming back to the table!” Daggett shouts. He has been clear about the harm that will impose on Americans. "Guy sell cars can't sell cars because the cars aren't coming in off the ships… constructions workers get laid off because the materials aren't coming in." The union boss wants to protect his union's jobs, but there's a cluelessness to his demands. Banning automation will also hurt his members. "They'll save some jobs today," economist Liya Palagashvili explains, “but they'll destroy a lot more jobs in the future." That's because shippers have choices. They'll just send goods to the more efficient, automated ports. That's just one of the things unions get wrong about automation. Our new video explores how automation will make the future safer and richer, if only unions get out of the way. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/Z1pnLPcnyLc?si=Qc0LkeoL7W0EhnzA John Stossel 1.03M subscribers 382,897 views Dec 3, 2024 ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— -------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out our ACU Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ACUPodcast HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD! Please go to Apple Podcasts and give ACU a 5 star rating. Apple canceled us and now we are clawing our way back to the top. Don't let the Leftist win. Do it now! Thanks. 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