The Current : Weekly EV News Ep#22 August 4, 2024

[@thomaslin4242]

Solid weekly new ev updates! No controversial subject no re-cap bull shit. No wonder your view/like ratio is much higher than others!

[@MissGoElectric]

We are very happy you have found us. We produce a wide variety of content across three YT channels and many social media platforms. We hope you'll join us elsewhere, too! Links at www.missgoelectric.com -Producer Tim

[@johnpoldo8817]

@@thomaslin4242 Agree 💯 %. This is a wonderful channel, but notice how long it takes to get thousands of subscribers. Very long.

[@guccisasha]

Gm miss GoElectric, ty for the nice video. keep up the good work.

[@MissGoElectric]

Thank you for your encouragement. -Producer Tim

[@douglas724]

Love the etron but I have a beer budget that can’t keep up with my champagne tastes!😂

[@MissGoElectric]

Cheers! -Producer Tim

[@LarryNY]

Hello from a two-EV household in the Southern Tier of NY State. I really enjoy your videos. Their length is perfect. I hope that you continue making them!

[@darkenergy5686]

Ditto that. We too are a 2-EV family from northern Kentucky. We've been driving electric since 2016. And each Sunday I look forward to the latest edition of "The Current".

[@LarryNY]

@@darkenergy5686 So you're an expert by now! We've only had EVs since 2022. We would never go back to vehicles with internal combustion engines.

[@darkenergy5686]

@@LarryNY I'm not exactly an expert, but I am certainly thankful that EVs fit our lifestyle. We have convenient at home charging, and I no longer have to change the oil. Our Nissan Leaf is as maintenance free as we could expect any vehicle to be. A great little around town runabout. And the Model S is great for our road trips. What's not to love.

[@LarryNY]

@@darkenergy5686 We charge at home, too. I love it. We have a 24 Model 3 Performance and 24 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited. They're both good on long road trips. Dog mode in the M3P is terrific for our Newfoundland dog, Lucy, who insists on riding along on errands. She prefers the Ioniq 5, though, because she has more room in the back seat and the windows go diem farther. To maintain A/C in the Ioniq, we have to turn off the car then use the phone app to turn on the climate control. It works, but it's not as convenient as dog mode. Oh well, first world problems. 😂

[@MissGoElectric]

Thanks Larry. If the audience keeps growing, we will. At this point the show costs us a lot of time and opportunity, but if the audience grows to 50k weekly, it will become sustainable. If you share links to help others find us, it can be tremendously helpful. Thank you for joining us! -Producer Tim

[@jtkstudios4168]

You are an excellent source of non-biased EV news, excellent production, well researched, presented with a sweet smile and always asking "what do you think?". Keep up the great work!

[@MissGoElectric]

We are happy that our work is having a positive impact. We saw a need for concise EV news with helpful context for wider audiences and without sensationalism. It's very rewarding to learn that viewers like you are finding value each weekend. -Producer Tim

[@jimthain8777]

At a gas station you HAVE to stand out in the weather to hold a nozzle refueling. An electric charging station can be fully enclosed separating you and the vehicle from the weather. Add in value added service in the building while you charge makes charging even more of a win. Now there's the possibility of having wireless charging where you don't even have to physically plug in. I don't understand why anyone champions gasoline these days. Go Electric!

[@MissGoElectric]

We love the concept. Those advocating on behalf of petroleum products or ICE technology are usually economic benefactors of their inefficiencies. -Producer Tim

[@kensmith5694]

Part of my paycheck comes from the oil companies. In my completely unbiased opinion, they are wonderful people who sell a great product.

[@michaelgreen6268]

Wireless Charging is a game changer, I really enjoy watching your videos which are so informative and cover everything Electric that we need to know, Thank You so Much Lacy!!

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

Wrong

[@MissGoElectric]

We agree that wireless charging will enable a host of new conveniences for consumers and fleets. Do you think the upcoming Tesla Roadster and Model S will have Level2 Wifereon technology built in? -Producer Tim

[@kensmith5694]

I disagree. (About the wireless) It doesn't solve any problem I have.

[@ObiePaddles]

@@kensmith5694 my wife doesn’t use certain public chargers because they were originally put at the back of certain parks. She doesn’t want to get out of car or be stuck in car if harassed. Wireless charging would solve all that.

[@MissGoElectric]

Another FANTASTIC use case. Thanks for sharing Obie. -Producer Tim

[@snakeplissken128]

Definitely find value in this series!

[@MissGoElectric]

Thanks for watching and commenting! See ya next week :) -Producer Tim

[@doug3691]

Thanks for another informative video.

[@MissGoElectric]

We are glad to have you! Will you share a link to this video online? It is super helpful to find an audience. -Producer Tim

[@wayneb2662]

Good stuff thanks for the update

[@MissGoElectric]

It's great to be of service! We hope you'll join us again next week. -Producer Tim

[@rozonoemi9374]

If it wasn't for the Olympic ring in the Audi grill, I'd think it was a Hyundy

[@MissGoElectric]

Hyundai has hired designers from Audi among other top shelf competitors and it shows. Thanks for commenting! -Producer Tim

[@highlanderapparel]

In case you don’t know, I’m a former nuclear submariner with 40 years in the Detroit, Ohio automotive industry the Highlander😊

[@MissGoElectric]

Pretty cool!! -Producer Tim

[@williamlathan6932]

I appreciate the update on magnetic charging. It has been rather quiet in the wilderness!!!😉

[@MissGoElectric]

A diverse set of charging options will help EV adoption and we are thrilled to bring stories like this one. Thank you for commenting. -Producer Tim

[@dellusionportland8867]

I support and encourage this Nissan/Honda/Mitsubishi/Alliance, yes. They need to accelerate this. Also support BYD expansion too. they make good vehicles.

[@MissGoElectric]

The legacy EV laggards can only survive if they team up. -Producer Tim

[@dellusionportland8867]

@@MissGoElectric Yep, like yesterday.

[@rozonoemi9374]

Good for BYD. Canada needs cheaper BEV.

[@MissGoElectric]

We love consumer choice. -Producer Tim

[@CyberTankMan]

👍

[@MissGoElectric]

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[@Yanquetino]

Intriguing tidbits. Thanks, Laycee!

[@MissGoElectric]

We are happy to see your name in the comments, as always. -Producer Tim

[@doug3691]

You might already be doing this, but I'd like to see an updated table or chart showing charging capabilities and speeds among the major players, or all, perhaps every month or three. (For some reason I have trouble keeping these numbers in my brain -- thus the request for visual aids.)

[@MissGoElectric]

Are you looking for charging network speeds, EV model charging speeds, or other speeds? -Producer Tim

[@doug3691]

@@MissGoElectric Good question. Perhaps the (10-20) most popular EV Models and their average practical charging time under "normal" conditions. Maybe break that down into available networks for those models at this point and how that affects things. Thanks for the follow up question.

[@MissGoElectric]

Of course, we always include links to detailed source material in our video descriptions. We did that for the wireless charging segment, too. Highly detailed content for niche audiences is usually uploaded to the @MissGoElectricIndustry channel. We encourage those looking for interviews, history, and technical content to subscribe there. -Producer Tim

[@grahamcastle8189]

Informative, concise and well produced, well done. Worrying how tech seems to be going in the wrong direction when EV adoption is being hindered by affordability and destination charging where owners don't have access to a home charger.

[@MissGoElectric]

We think inexpensive and convenient charging is crucial. We only recommend EVs to our friends and family when they have guaranteed access to Level2 where their vehicle is already parked. This could change somewhat if wireless charging and autonomy make it possible for cars to go someplace to top up on their own. -Producer Tim

[@cskelsey]

Great details on the new Audis!

[@MissGoElectric]

@@cskelsey thanks for joining us! -Producer Tim

[@HoundStuff]

Go Electric! Nice work this week. Cool to see you cover the ORNL news I commented about a few weeks back, nice work on that! I like the graphics and quotes you included in that story. On the Japanese companies and the two camps....I'm not a big Mitsubishi fan but it seems like Honda and Nissan might be heading down a good path...even if it has been slow for Honda.

[@MissGoElectric]

Thanks for sharing your views! -Producer Tim

[@tomrybold]

thanks laycee

[@MissGoElectric]

Thank you for joining us! -Producer Tim

[@bmurphy847]

I worked for an industrial division of a Japanese auto OEM for 23 years. The Japanese auto makers and their thousands of of suppliers are led by the JAMA (Japan Auto Manufacture Association). This organization is lead by Toyota. This leadership has proven very helpful over the decades as these auto makers dominated global auto and light truck sales. However, since Toyota has actively resisted the transition to BEVs, their leadership has greatly hindered all BEV development across all Japanese auto makers. I would not count the Japanese OEMs out completely. Due to their ability to focus whole industries on singular goals, I expect that they will pivot to BEV technology and quietly develop the component design and manufacturing capability in Japan and share their knowledge with each Japanese OEM to surprise the world with competitive BEVs in the next few years. Japan does not have the anti-trust laws like the West so they will work together to recover their place in the global market position. They will have their biggest business challenge since the post war era. Their whole economy depends on succeeding.

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

Toyota is amazing and they have the perfect timeing with BEVs!So many wasted so much money by starting to early with Evs!

[@MissGoElectric]

We appreciate these insights in the comments. Keep em coming! -Producer Tim

[@jamesvandamme7786]

@@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl Toyota frittered away too much money and time on hydrogen.

[@Dr.Gehrig]

Liked, commented and shared. Wireless charging is going to be a crucial part of future Evs. I love seeing that it's coming along so quickly.

[@MissGoElectric]

Thank you for joining AND sharing! -Producer Tim

[@marcmayou1422]

Frist time I have seen this show. I have Subscribed I am an Accelerator with Aptera Motors, I hope to have the car next summer.

[@MissGoElectric]

Thanks for joining us. You might find value in the previous 20 episodes as well. We have the separate KZbin channels with unique content and we are active on several social media platforms. Links can be found at www.missgoelectric.com -Producer Tim

[@johnpoldo8817]

As an early adopter, I’m very interested in wireless charging and probably will buy it when launched. But, it won’t increase adoption for the average US buyer. It will help fleets, taxi, and commercial services.

[@MissGoElectric]

It will be interesting to see how consumers react to the wireless benefits they cannot yet imagine... especially when coupled with self driving. -Producer Tim

[@kaf2303]

As far as charging goes I don’t find plugging in a big deal and would not pay more for the small convenience. Thanks for your videos!

[@MissGoElectric]

Thanks for sharing your views. -Producer Tim

[@garycard1826]

Audi E-Tron GT is $150,000 in Canada 🇨🇦 vs Tesla Model 3 at $50,000 and options included on the Tesla are extra. As a former Audi customer (S4) and current Tesla Model 3 owner I don't think there's any contest here!

[@MissGoElectric]

The GT is a completely different automobile and we did not discuss it in this episode. -Producer Tim

[@Molishious]

I’d like the see the Audi A6 etron wagon come to the US. Audi must have figured out Americans don’t buy wagons, but I have an inkling that a EV wagon that handles well would sell here. The Lucid Gravity looks a lot like a wagon to me.

[@MissGoElectric]

Wagons and stick shifts have loud consumer support, but limited sales. That said, a wagon can deliver SUV cargo capacity with improved efficiency and range. Perhaps EV buyers would be more likely to opt for a wagon with those benefits. -Producer Tim

[@jlamm2223443]

I am not against tariffs on Chinese cars if the tariff is small enough to allow some sales, and the tariffs give U.S. OEMs time to catch up. But if the American OEMs just do a sigh of relief and say "uh, we are safe, back to ICE" then I am against them.

[@MissGoElectric]

Competition benefits humanity. -Producer Tim

[@jamesvandamme7786]

@@nc3826 The Chinese stole the tech.

[@MissGoElectric]

Sadly, theft has gone both ways. It is also true that the best Chinese EVs are superior to the best American EVs by many metrics. As we have reported on this show, their EV revolution started before ours and with hundreds of competitors internally. The fittest companies have survived there. Consequences of the competition is global technological and manufacturing superiority. -Producer Tim

[@jlamm2223443]

@@MissGoElectric What I wish the U.S. gov. would do is sponsor a CATL type company in the U.S. which would help push sodium batteries to their limit, and make the U.S. cars cheaper.

[@RodneyCurtis]

Speaking of wireless charging, I drove the short segment of road next to the refurbished Michigan Central terminal. Of course, my plug-in Prius didn’t have the proper receiver, but the most notable thing to me was how completely normal and uneventful the road felt. And I think that’s a great thing for the masses.

[@MissGoElectric]

There is not a single consumer EV available today which can accept a charge from that short stretch of "wireless charging" road. The terminal itself sure is amazing now. Ford has done great things for that part of town. -Producer Tim

[@jamesvandamme7786]

Just a few problems with in-road charging. To charge up a meaningful amount, you'd have to be over the road for an extended period of time. The huge problem is the amount of conducting wire needed. Maybe they could use aluminum but you still need a LOT. Next, you need inverters to run the high frequency AC. Running them continuously would be a waste of power, Maybe they could break it up into panels that turn on when a car passed overhead. How much would that all cost? Boggles the mind. Multiply by the mileage of roads in the country. Putting a small induction pad at a number of parking spots looks a lot cheaper and will catch on, as long as there's a standard configuration.

[@edwardeusebio8735]

Wow Carlos Ghosn is running from the law. I wouldn’t had put his quote on this video or any.

[@MissGoElectric]

Carlos is in a photo from an old photograph. He accomplished a lot while at Nissan's helm. Fascinating character, and perhaps not the only villain in his storyline. we recommend both documentaries on his tribulations. -Producer Tim

[@jasonwidegren3211]

That wireless charging system is amazing!

[@MissGoElectric]

We look forward to integration by an automaker. -Producer Tim

[@keithjacobson4493]

I’m ordering the Audi for the scent distribution system.

[@MissGoElectric]

Many luxury brands offer fragrance cartridges including BMW/Rolls Royce, and Mercedes Benz. You've got choices. -Producer Tim

[@MissGoElectric]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmjXoHZsermjptUsi=MRe_deC8ITZ_iLDd

[@frankcoffey]

Another great update.

[@MissGoElectric]

Thanks for joining us this week Frank! ⚡

[@ConversionCenters]

Thank you for the vid! The point with wireless charging, beyond what you mentioned, is your basic parking lot. With V2G a parking lot with 100 cars hooked in is a 7,500/kwh grid battery. A car dealership? Their EV inventory when hooked in will earn utility credits from the large battery created. This tech will help the utilities immeasurably as all of a sudden there will be tens of thousands of "parking lot batteries" as the BEV fleet grows. Wireless helps accelerate the transition.

[@MissGoElectric]

It is not clear to us that the wireless receiver in this story can transmit as well. We suspect wireless V2G would require enormously more space and weight at this point. Thank you for commenting! We are a big fan of EVs improving grid resilience, too. We recently had Tesla PowerShare installed at our studio. While it won't feed the grid, the same positive net effect for the grid is largely achievable. Our building's load can be removed at any time. Decentralized virtual power plant systems are showing great benefit in Texas and California today. -Producer Tim

[@MissGoElectric]

We covered the WiTricity Level2 solution in last years CES video. If they are now offering V2G over 100kW, we should film an update. -Producer Tim

[@MissGoElectric]

It is interesting to hear that the Witricity solution puts a transmitter and a receiver in the car. Thanks for sharing. -Producer Tim

[@davek4442]

Always good information, thanks

[@MissGoElectric]

Thank you for watching and commenting! -Producer Tim

[@terrencejohnson5688]

I wouldn't add a Tesla Model 3 to your list of luxury EV sedans. The BMW, Mercedes, and Audi certainly belong there. Instead of a Model 3. I would add the Lucid Air Pure.

[@MissGoElectric]

Model 3 is premium, but we know it is not technically a luxury vehicle. It will be cross shopped. The brand new Model3 is a massive leap forward and beats most luxury competitors on many metrics. Ludid Air is FULL size. Different segment. Thanks for commenting! -Producer Tim

[@loums52]

I also thought the same…the Lucid has the exterior size of the EQE but the interior of the EQS. I have owned a few EV’s including the Tesla S and Y and the Lucid Air Pure is a marvel of engineering with a much better ride and with over 400 miles of EFFICIENT range (the RWD Pure has about the same battery size of the Model Y and even a bit faster 0-60 mph). Why the media doesn’t pick up on this a bit more is a mystery to me.

[@terrencejohnson5688]

@loums52 I completely agree. I have a GV60 and Model Y. The GV60 is premium, and the Model Y is a utility vehicle. IMHO.

[@terrencejohnson5688]

@nc3826 I have a Tesla, too. I just wouldn't call a Model 3 premium. However, I think they are fine cars for the money you pay for them in 2024.

[@Dr.Gehrig]

The S seems more in that segment.

[@Eric-xq4dy]

I really like the idea of home wireless charging. This would be much more wife friendly being automatic. Getting home with shopping bags and/or kids to unload, you just don't go back out to garage to plug in. Our use case is 95+% charging is done at home. Of course it remains to be seen what this wireless charger will cost.

[@MissGoElectric]

We've linked to a commercially available wireless charging technology demonstration in the video description. -Producer Tim

[@kensmith5694]

My wife pumped her own gas and if she got a flat, she put on the spare.

[@MissGoElectric]

Humans are capable mammals. They are also intelligent and tend to prefer the path of least resistance. Whomever sells a product with the least friction throughout the ownership experience will enjoy abundant demand. -Producer Tim

[@highlanderapparel]

You might want to explain to those that don’t understand the significance of Oak Ridge

[@MissGoElectric]

For those interested in learning more: www.ornl.gov/ -Producer Tim

[@highlanderapparel]

@@MissGoElectric yep😀👕

[@MissGoElectric]

We always include detailed links in the video description. -Producer Tim

[@highlanderapparel]

@@MissGoElectric I think you guys do a great job.That's why I watch you?It's just from time to time.I notice a couple of technical details Awesome job gang.I really enjoyed being on drop in and I liked the whole ten fifteen minute contact

[@shazam6274]

As for Audi, it would have been interesting to attend their weekly meeting recently when Mercedes announced drastically lower production and sales figures for their luxury E Saloons. Audi's marketing people likely cheered "more customers for us!" A few days later when MB announced a $35k car based on a VW for '25, the Audi bean counters only said one word “Scheisse!". Cologne spritzers and cushy seats are apparently not enough to grow a small, shallow market which is oversaturated. Who knew?

[@MissGoElectric]

Things are getting very interesting over there. -Producer Tim

[@shazam6274]

@@MissGoElectric "interesting" You are soooo diplomatic! 😂

[@brickcity7784]

I wish we had the option to get BYD cars

[@MissGoElectric]

We also prefer consumer choice to protectionism. -Producer Tim

[@mikecarter2737]

"Today's 400V charging stations" - good luck finding any of these, unless you are referring to Tesla but the segment was on Audi.

[@MissGoElectric]

Audi, and all VW brands, have pledged NACS compatibility. Tesla offers the largest DC fast charging network in North America. -Producer Tim

[@Pro1er]

I've been saying for several years now that we have to have wireless charging for convenience and safety.

[@MissGoElectric]

When combined with full self driving, wireless charging will unlock a large new audience of buyers with overnight parking and charging scenarios. -Producer Tim

[@Pro1er]

@@MissGoElectric That is if we can get the media to stop bashing EVs.

[@georgepelton5645]

Thanks for another EV news update. One correction: The SI unit for power is "kW" not "KWS."

[@MissGoElectric]

We understand that kW is the unit regardless of quantity. Hence other references in recent episodes. -Producer Tim

[@shazam6274]

Physics enters: 1) Wireless Charging will always be less efficient than a direct connection 2) Not mentioned is the required accuracy of centering to the charging coil on the ground. It is critical: even a 5" matching error can reduce the coupling (transfer / charging efficiency) by 50%! 3) Cost: There is a lot of copper wire in both coils of the "air transformer", obvious even with only the bottom floor unit is shown. Also not shown or discussed are the required electronic control boxes on both coils. 4) Weight: A coil and electronic controls with a rugged, non-metallic, weatherproof housing will weigh ~ 70 lbs on the car side. 5) Ground clearance about that of a small grapefruit (~5") will guaranty destruction of the car mounted coil in weeks. 6) The suggested use cases are totally unrealistic, considering the accuracy and spacing required to achieve even 1/4 the claimed coupling efficiency. Everybody who has investigated this concept has abandoned it, including BYD and Tesla, for example, because of the low efficiency, limitations and impracticality. The best cases which were developed were a flat cart or arm which would target, locate and position the coil concentric to the car's coil, and then raise it for close coupling. All quickly realized that if this was done, it was way better and more efficient to just replace the wireless coils with contacts. Several car companies have even developed, and shown, a robotic arm plug in the charging cable to a car's charging port (also deemed impractical and expensive). Several electric city busses use semi-automated connections for charging, but since they have absolute control of where and how, it's feasible and effective. ORNL is a propitious place where propeller heads spend years burning government money for little results. A.K.A. "Your Tax Dollars at Work"

[@MissGoElectric]

Tesla has not abandoned wireless charging. Implementation is forthcoming and will be crucial for robotaxi operations. They have already hinted at implementation with the upcoming Model S. The Cybertruck is already wired for an add-on module. Links below. A 5% efficiency reduction will be trivial for luxury buyers and any business which can eliminate human labor costs. Alignment is easily automated using existing hardware which exists today in products by Tesla and other automakers. -Producer Tim

[@MissGoElectric]

www.teslarati.com/tesla-teases-wireless-home-charger-photo/

[@MissGoElectric]

electrek.co/2024/03/22/tesla-cybertruck-wireless-inductive-charging-ready/

[@shazam6274]

@@MissGoElectric When you post a photo of one in your home and a 2 paragraph performance review, I'll consider listening. The BS from rumor mongers like Electrek and Teslarati aren't credible. All "wishing and hoping" and "tea leaf reading" innuendo. Overnight trickle charging... maybe; but anything remotely implied and stated here is all fantasy. The fact that you mention a "5% efficiency reduction" is a demonstration of wishful thinking and ignorance. That figure is the theoretical, lab perfect, alignment of the prototype experimental devices tested. I have designed and built "wireless" power systems and chargers and can tell you that unless there is a precision placing mechanism / alignment template and almost contact (i.e. 66% losses. The positioning of the two inductors (and associated iron / ferrite "focusing" pole pieces) produces a highly logarithmic transfer function. I hope you know that all the wireless phone and watch chargers in use are less than 50% efficient (i.e. power in vs power delivered to the battery) and they are quite finicky about the co-location of the device and distance from it, regardless of the theoretical BS marketing claims. And these are typically delivering between 2 and 7 watts of power, not hundreds of kilowatts! Tesla has also announced, demonstrated, with great fanfare and live coverage, an automatic battery swapping station. Everybody got really excited, to the point of forming companies to make chains of "Battery Swap Stations" all over. Where are they now??? As for the "readily available" automated solutions you mention, are you implying that the hundreds and hundreds of robotic welding and assembly arms Tesla decommissioned by using a GigaCastings instead are coming to a carport near you??? A much simpler, useful and practical solution is to put a connector in the nose of a car, and drive it to mate with spring loaded connector on a wall or bracket. Nobody is abandoning ICE vehicles because they have to open the lid, insert a hose to the gas inlet, and squeeze the lever. Lunacy!

[@MissGoElectric]

The Tesla Cybertruck service manual shows high voltage pack wireless charging module detail. It isn't a rumor. Wireless charging will absolutely become an integral element in the tapestry of EV charging solutions, as it has for mobile devices. -Producer Tim

[@rp9674]

Wireless charging for handicap only, just give me more plugs

[@MissGoElectric]

Wireless is additional, not in lieu of. Context: Copper cables and connectors are frequently stolen, vandalized, or inadvertantly damaged. DC fast charging cable thermal management is a common cause of non-functional public today. Individuals with disabilities and areas parking spaces will benefit from a cable free process. Autonomous vehicles will be able to park and charge without human intervention. This is huge for rental fleets, delivery services, and robotaxi services of course. It will enable uninterrupted operation with minimal human labor required. Able bodied EV owners will be able to have their self driving vehicles drop them at the airport then return home alone, then charging in order to have enough range to pick them later on. Wireless charging will unlock many unforeseen opportunities. -Producer Tim

[@jerrymolnar8010]

you REALLY REALLY need to add APTERA to your coverage! seriously !!

[@MissGoElectric]

We have interacted with their leadership and we have had a close look at the gamma in person. We also understand their history and the intense motivation of their early investors to pump the fundraising. We wish them well. We will cover Aptera when we see news which moves the needle meaningfully for the EV industry in terms of significant production. -Producer Tim

[@jerrymolnar8010]

@@MissGoElectric thanks! That’s fair

[@rozonoemi9374]

Where is Toyota in this partnership?

[@MissGoElectric]

We showed a graphic with the dueling Japanese automotive alliances. We have covered Toyota frequently in this weekly series and we hope you'll enjoy previous episodes. -Producer Tim

[@johnpoldo8817]

Why does this new platform Audi e-Tron only provide 9.6kW AC charging like MB EQS? Does BMW and other German EVs provide same? That’s 20% slower than most EVs at 11.5 kW. Disappointing for new technology.

[@MissGoElectric]

All hardware is a trade off. Accountants and engineers find the compromise they think is best for the model. Their European models will have 11kw initially and eventually offer 22kw. -Producer Tim

[@johnpoldo8817]

@@MissGoElectric Tim, that’s awful. Europe gets 22 kW and the US gets a lousy 9.6kW. That’s backwards because our daily drive is more than theirs. Poor marketing.

[@highlanderapparel]

You just use the word polyphase do you understand that for those of us that are older that means 222 phase with no neutral the Highlander😊

[@MissGoElectric]

We explain this technology for a living, in the private sector as a career. It is what we have both done for 15 and 20 years. This show is rapid fire with bite sized stories and we have fun creating it on Saturdays for the KZbin audience. -Producer Tim

[@kensmith5694]

I am likely older than you. Your comment is incorrect both about us older folks and also about polyphase. In the case in question it really is three phase specifically. Not many US houses have 3 phase power. Converting the single phase input from the mains to three phase for charging requires some truly thumping great capacitors to store energy as the power taken from the mains follows a: Y = K * (1 + sin(120Hz)) function. Obviously if you don't want the power company to get angry with you, you need to power factor correct the load your charger puts on the mains.

[@kensmith5694]

@@MissGoElectric Don't change what you are doing

[@jamesvandamme7786]

@@kensmith5694 I see the polyphase chargers being used at commercial places that have 3 phase power. Not so much at home where people don't need fast charging anyhow and have limited 240V systems.

[@charleshayden1400]

Another great show, of course. Really too bad that EVs are, you know, DEAD, and all! 😉🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. One of the great maxims is: FOLLOW THE MONEY, and I might add, FOLLOW THE EV INNOVATION. Even if you did a show every single DAY (like The Electric Viking), it would still be hard to keep-up. The Japanese companies are so far behind that their survival may be in-doubt; I wish them well, but . . . We’ll see. A lot of deep debt there, and the Bosses are still in-love with ICE. 😖 |||||| 👊👍👍❤️

[@MissGoElectric]

We believe that ten minutes weekly is the level of time commitment which a large audience is willing to give to EV news. There are many other outlets currently serving viewers with more free time. We hope to provide high levels of value by offering reliable distillation and synthesis without sensationalism. Thanks for sharing your views. -Producer Tim

[@3184Patrick]

I don’t see the point of wireless charging. Might be an add on option if people want but for the 5 seconds it takes me to plug in my EV I’d rather not have more crap on my car. Need to make EV’s simpler with less fuss and useless onboard tech.

[@MissGoElectric]

Time is only one metric. Copper cables and connectors are frequently stolen, vandalized, or inadvertantly damaged. DC fast charging cable thermal management can be a problem. Individuals with disabilities and areas parking spaces will benefit from a cable free process. Autonomous vehicles will be able to park and charge without human intervention. This is huge for rental fleets and robotaxi services of course. Regular people who have their self driving vehicles drop them at the airport then return home alone will benefit. Wireless charging will unlock many unforeseen opportunities. -Producer Tim

[@3184Patrick]

@@MissGoElectric I agree for certain applications it has great potential. Like you said self driving cars, people with handicaps(assuming again self drive) but I don’t think it will ever become the norm for most people. It’s not as efficient and would add extra costs. But it does have its place.

[@jamesvandamme7786]

It's not really necessary for at home charging.

[@MissGoElectric]

It isn't necessary for mobile phones either. Most buyers like to have the choice. -Producer Tim

[@metricstormtrooper]

AUDI, Id much rather have an os by a chinese company than one by Bezos.

[@MissGoElectric]

Bezos has no known ties to Google Android OS. -Producer Tim

[@DaniEles-rc7ij]

CIA talking point @ 1:48

[@MissGoElectric]

I hope you are unplugging that we work for the Central Intelligence Agency. That would be the most exciting accusation of the day, so far! -Producer Tim

[@DaniEles-rc7ij]

@@MissGoElectric no.. you just repeating their talking points.. of course you are not getting paid.. you do it for free. .. a true believer you are.

[@JohnCap523]

Laughable asserting Model 3 is in the luxury EV class. The propaganda continues.

[@MissGoElectric]

The Tesla Model 3 is a*premium* segment vehicle. If you have driven the new version which launched a few months ago, you'll recognize that it outperforms luxury vehicles of the same size by many metrics. The charging network and buying process are also reasons why Tesla has already taken significant market share from BMW, Mercedes, and Lexus. -Producer Tim

[@JohnCap523]

@@MissGoElectric The ONLY reason anyone mistook a 3 or Y as premium was because of the premium price. Now it’s just lazy journalists and fanbois carrying Musk’s water.

[@MissGoElectric]

You are working with obsolete information. Those researching will find the new Model 3 leads luxury competitors in most our all of these categories: Cabin quietude Efficiency Infotainment system capability+ease Speed Range Stereo system Comfort of Heated+cooled seats Charging convenience Service experience Materials quality (see for yourself) Value (M3 is now only $30k for many buyers) Cache/clout (younger buyers see Tesla, Mercedes,BMW as equally prestigious) Your personal feelings about a brand do not impact the measurable realities verifiable by all of us. -Producer Tim

[@JohnCap523]

@@MissGoElectric Spoken like a true fanboi. A few of your bullets are valid, the rest are laughable in the real world. Oh and you missed the snapped control arms, horrendous fit and finish, and phantom braking at highway speeds. Aside from asserting pleather, plastics, and no human controls are luxurious. PS, spied and range are not qualities of luxury, and I won’t even get into the bs that Tesla published range is.

[@MissGoElectric]

We are advocates of excellent EV technology. Miss GoElectric drives a Rivian, not a Tesla. Your bias AGAINST Tesla has already yielded a great deal of misinformation. Our allegiance is to truth, not to a particular brand. Our information is current. Certain HW versions of Tesla vehicles had phantom braking for a time, but that was resolved via software last year to the extent that Tesla is no more likely to phantom brake than other ADAS systems. If you think the fit and finish of the new Tesla Model 3 is poor, then you surely have not seen one in person. Today's leading EV manufacturers are not standing still. They are progressing on all fronts and old information is quickly obsolete. Freedom is a luxury. Extended range is freedom. Stopping and paying for a charge is not luxurious. Any EV driver would rather have MORE range than LESS range. Are you aware that the EPA revised methodology for range estimates and Tesla adheres to the new standards? Owners of today's Tesla EVs return range which is as close to advertised range as competitors. -Producer Tim

[@metricstormtrooper]

Bybthe look of the covered up Mitsubishi EVs, its just more SU fing Vs and trucks, what a load ofv💩 Mitsubishi. ( Mitsubishi ev owner here)

[@MissGoElectric]

We hope for great things. -Producer Tim

[@user-ny2bx8ez1c]

You have to be pretty damn lazy to not plug into your car !

[@MissGoElectric]

...or disabled, or in a confined space, or absent because the vehicle is fully autonomous. When one adopts an open worldview and considers the ramifications of new technologies, one recognizes the value of possible futures. Narrow mindedness is not a characteristic exhibited by the most admirable among us. Another consideration: Most automobiles on earth today cannot be plugged into a power outlet. Those 900 million drivers are surely not all "lazy". -Producer Tim