Episodes

  • Hydrogen Powered Boats with Zero Emission Industries CEO Joe Pratt
    Dec 12 2024

    MotorTrend's Ed loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Zero Emission Industries (ZEI) CEO, Joe Pratt to talk all about HYDROGEN BOATS! Why does Hydrogen make sense for Maritime use? Let's get into it!

    0:45 - Could Deregulation Lead to Faster Hydrogen Adoption?
    3:20 - Introduction to ZEI (Zero Emission Industries).
    4:27 - The Case for Hydrogen in Maritime Transportation.
    6:04 - Bunker Fuel vs. Hydrogen: Environmental Impact.
    12:35 - Innovations in Hydrogen Technology: The Sea Change Project.
    20:20 - Hydrogen vs. Batteries at Scale
    25:20 - Hydrogen Infrastructure and Refueling Solutions.
    28:27 - Where do you get the Hydrogen?
    34:07 - Hydrogen Speedboat - The FCV Vanguard! Changing Perceptions of Hydrogen.
    40:44 - FCV Vanguard Design Choices: Propeller vs. Jet Power.
    47:45 - Reception from the public?
    48:50 - Hydrogen in Shipping: Challenges and Opportunities.
    50:15 - Understanding Hydrogen Grades and Their Implications.
    55:15 - Business Model.
    01:03:52 - Hydrogen in Aviation: Feasibility and Future.
    01:09:00 - The Future of Hydrogen vs. Electric Vehicles.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Converting Classics with Moment Motor Company Founder & CEO Marc Davis
    Dec 5 2024

    MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Moment Motor Company Founder & CEO, Marc Davis! "When you think about driving a classic (car) every day, this is the best way to do it." - Marc Davis.

    0:42 - About our guest.
    2:50 - Converting classic cars into EVs since 2017.
    4:50 - The Evolution of Electric Vehicle Components.
    8:52 - Crashed Teslas.
    10:00 - Challenges of Classic Car Conversions
    13:15 - It's not for every classic!
    18:30 - Driving Experience: Preserving Classic Car Feel.
    20:41 - Current Technologies and Future Directions.
    22:00 - Manual transmissions??
    29:04 - 1966 Porsche 912 conversion story.
    30:57 - Cost and Client Experiences.
    32:04 - Unique challenges; the 1966 Austin-Healey.
    39:37 - The Evolution of Classic Cars.
    44:39 - Other cars?
    48:00 - From Passion to Profession.
    56:15 - Challenges in Electric Conversions; Scout 80.
    59:10 - Scale of the company. Waiting list.
    01:01:04 - Client Stories and Unique Projects.
    01:11:54 - Industry Connections and Future Innovations.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • New EV Charging Infrastructure Solutions with ItsElectric COO & Co-Founder Tiya Gordon
    Nov 28 2024

    MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with COO & Co-Founder of ItsElectric, Tiya Gordon! Tiya talks about her company's mission to tackle urban charging challenges with curb-side chargers in YOUR city! Ask them for a charger - it's FREE! Join the waitlist at www.itselectric.us/join

    0:36 - QOTD - New Adm inistration.
    1:30 - Elon Musk’s influence and the potential impact on EV policies.
    4:43 - Introduction of guest Tiya Gordon and her unique perspective on EVs.
    7:00 - About ItsElectric and their mission to tackle urban charging challenges
    8:32 - Challenges in adapting U.S. electrical infrastructure for EV charging.
    10:14 - Innovative solutions by "It's Electric" leveraging building power.
    13:30 - Cost-effective, simple, and durable charger designs for cities.
    16:12 - User-friendly approach: BYO cables and addressing accessibility concerns.
    26:50 - Encouraging proper charging habits and addressing behavioral shifts.
    30:18 - Regulations, parking challenges, and community-driven charger placement.
    34:13 - "Ask us for a Charger! It's FREE!"
    35:37 - Financial incentives for landlords and scaling partnerships.
    40:04 - Reducing barriers to urban EV adoption through thoughtful design.
    43:08 - Residential areas too!
    45:01 - The origin story of ItsElectric.
    56:08 - Affordability challenges and addressing the need for accessible EV options.
    01:01:31 - Charger design.
    01:03:55 - Partnerships with rideshare companies and the future of urban EV infrastructure.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Let’s Talk About EV Tires with Tire Rack's Woody Rogers
    Nov 21 2024

    MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Tire Rack's SVP Marketing, Woody Rogers, to talk all about TIRES! No matter the vehicle, they need tires! The guys discuss the history of Tire Rack, three top tire tips, how to make a more informed tire purchase decision, EV tire myths, Winter vs Summer tires, heat cycling, tire shaving, and more!

    0:59 - QOTD - Fleet EVs.
    9:44 - Woody's history at Tire Rack.
    12:35 - Heat cycling tires.
    16:33 - 12 distribution centers in the U.S.
    18:41 - Test tracks!
    20:19 - Testing Program - BMW 3 series and beyond.
    23:29 - Woody's EV road trip from Texas to Indiana.
    31:08 - Three tips for every tire customer.
    39:30 - Making a more informed decision.
    46:17 - EV tire myths debunked.
    52:50 - Balancing range/efficiency & traction/handling.
    56:48 - Show & Tell example...
    01:00:21 - Efficiency actually improves as the tire ages! Tesla Model 3 test.
    01:02:41 - Tire shaving!
    01:07:45 - Winter vs Summer vs All-Weather tires.
    01:10:38 - Geographic regions that NEED winter tires.
    01:13:34 - Final thoughts.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Future of Nissan with Jonathon Ratliff & Jonathan Miller
    Nov 14 2024

    MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Nissan's Director of Technology Planning & Research, Jonathon Ratliff, and Director of EV Transformation, Jonathan Miller! The group discusses the move to NACS, the new Nissan Energy Charge Network, MyNissan App, battery storage, ASSBs (All-Solid-State-Batteries), how to make charging easier, and more!

    0:42 - About our guests!
    5:15 - Transition to NACS (North American Charging System).
    12:19 - Charging the Nissan Arya at the Tesla Supercharging Network.
    14:04 - ANNOUNCEMENT - Nissan Energy Charge Network.
    18:04 - MyNissan App.
    23:06 - What is Nissan doing with old Leaf batteries?
    27:51 - Bidirectional Charging.
    30:46 - What is EV Transformation?
    33:06 - Charging solutions for apartment dwellers & workplaces.
    41:08 - ASSBs (All-Solid-State-Batteries).
    45:57 - Do EVs need 1000 miles of range?
    50:44 - Battery/frame integration with ASSBs.
    53:10 - Hyper Force concept.
    54:08 - Second Gen Leaf, Chill-Out concept.

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    57 mins
  • Electric Mini Trucks with Jason Marks & Forrest North of TELO
    Nov 7 2024

    MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Founder/CEO, Jason Marks, and Founder/CTO, Forrest North, of TELO! The guys talk all about their TELO MT1 Urban Adventure Vehicle, their battery tech & crash safety innovations, capabilities of the truck, Software Defined Vehicles, autonomy, the current state of electric pickup trucks, EREV (Electric Range Extended Vehicle), and more!

    0:42 - Scout is back!
    7:32 - TELO MT1 - Urban Adventure Vehicle!
    10:06 - Battery tech innovations.
    16:57 - Crash safety innovations.
    26:14 - Genesis of the MT1.
    30:12 - Lack of small trucks.
    35:04 - Price?
    37:22 - What is the truck made of?
    38:55 - Suspension.
    41:43 - Monster Tunnel & other specs.
    47:35 - Reservations & delivery.
    52:10 - Urban Adventurer.
    56:27 - Andy Palmer.
    01:01:18 - What's inside? Software and beyond.
    01:05:41 - Payload & Towing capabilities.
    01:08:00 - Lightning Round - Rivian, F-150 Lightning, Scout, and more.
    01:12:45 - EREV (Electric Range-Extended Vehicle).
    01:16:10 - Battery tech advancements.
    01:20:50 - Final thoughts.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Our Electrified Future with Ponz Pandikuthira, Nissan Americas
    Oct 30 2024

    MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Nissan Americas' Regional SVP & Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira, to talk about the future of the industry, EVs, Software Defined Vehicles, autonomy, Formula E, as well as Nissan's current & future product lineup, including EVs & hybrids!

    0:40 - About today's guest.
    6:06 - Why electrification is InEVitable.
    9:33 - Selling the skeptics.
    12:28 - ANNOUNCEMENT - Nissan's Plug-In Hybrids are coming to America!
    18:38 - Educating the customer on the EREV (Plug-In Hybrid).
    22:01 - Transition to full electrification.
    26:26 - Timeline for Solid State Battery (SSB) tech.
    29:36 - Building EV tech in the US.
    33:25 - Advantages of the Software Defined Vehicle.
    36:50 - Software development.
    40:00 - China's unprecedented EV growth.
    46:56 - Voyah's voice control technology.
    52:31 - Future product lineup.
    52:57 - Nissan Chill-Out concept.
    58:06 - Nissan EREV Truck?
    01:00:41 - Autonomous vehicles - Tesla Robo Taxi, Waymo.
    01:07:21 - Ponz' early career.
    01:14:23 - Formula E.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Can the Grid handle all these EVs? | Cody Smith, CA ISO, RC West
    Oct 3 2024

    MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Grid Operations Manager for California ISO/RC West - Cody Smith! The big question on everyone's mind - "Can the grid handle all these EVs?" Let's discuss...

    0:36 - Meat smoothie!?
    5:11 - Guest intro & role of CA ISO.
    7:52 - Deregulated power grids and market transparency.
    11:52 - How does the Grid work in America? East, West, & Texas.
    13:00 - Grid Operations Manager role.
    14:20 - California's green power initiatives and renewables impact.
    15:46 - California's progress in 2024.
    19:37 - EVs contribution to grid and battery technology.
    21:22 - Why battery technology is the key to a greener grid.
    24:53 - Power grid reliability, contingency planning, and energy careers.
    25:55 - Battery storage facilities.
    34:32 - Daily operations at CA ISO and future of EVs and AI in energy consumption.
    41:14 - Nuclear energy considerations and reducing natural gas use.
    46:25 - Grid capacity, Texas grid resilience, and renewables challenges.
    52:08 - Consumer experiences with solar energy and CA ISO's integration of renewables.
    56:57 - EV cost benefits and personal experiences.
    1:01:01 - Climate change effects and power grid reliability.
    1:04:54 - Environmental impacts of renewable energy installations.
    1:08:52 - Classic cars, environmental concerns, and the future of EVs.
    1:12:46 - Fundamental takeaways.
    1:154:55 - Battery technology advances and desire for fun EVs.

    *AI was used during the post production process to insert the correct dollar savings amount in the Western Energy Imbalance Market

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    1 hr and 17 mins