Tesla Door Probe, Ram Kills EV Truck + The Future Of E-Bikes w/ Infinite Machine
The great EV pullback has begun. And the latest casualty is Ram’s electric pickup truck. Patrick and Tim debate whether canceling the 1500 REV was the right move—and whether the brand’s gas-powered EREV pickup can pick up the slack.
Plus, U.S. regulators opened an investigation into whether Tesla’s electronic door handles are defective after a bombshell report. Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen even commented on the news, teasing a door-release redesign.
To close out the show, Tim speaks with Joe Cohen, co-founder and CEO of Infinite Machine, a New York City-based micromobility company making some stunning and high-tech two-wheelers: P1 and the Olto. Joe talks about what made him start a mobility company, what’s wrong with today’s e-bikes and why it’s so important to get people out of cars.
Bloomberg investigation into Tesla door handles
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-tesla-dangerous-doors/
Ram Has Canceled Its Electric Pickup Truck
https://insideevs.com/news/772186/ram-1500-rev-dead/
Ram Killed Its Electric Truck. That's The Smartest Thing It's Done In Years
https://insideevs.com/features/772485/why-ram-killed-its-electric-truck/
Tim’s Take On The Infinite Machine Olto
https://insideevs.com/news/762597/infinite-machine-olto-electric-bike/
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Mercedes GLC EQ & BMW iX3 + Chinese EVs Steamroll Europe
Patrick just got back from IAA Mobility, Europe’s biggest auto show. We run through the expo’s biggest EV reveals, including the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ technology. Both are next-gen efforts with 400 miles of range, super-fast charging and way better tech than before.
But are they enough to stand up to the flood of Chinese cars hitting Europe? BYD, GAC, Xpeng, CATL and more had major announcements at the show, proving that these Chinese firms aren’t messing around.
In Plus/Minus, we recap Patrick’s Polestar 5 drive and chat about solid-state batteries.
The New BMW iX3 Gets On Rivian And Tesla's Level To Battle China's EVs
https://insideevs.com/news/771106/bmw-ix3-preview-video-iaa-munich/
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV: A 440-Mile Electric Do-Over With 'Multi-Agent' AI
https://insideevs.com/news/771403/mercedes-glc-ev-reveal/
Volkswagen Is Finally Headed In The Right Direction
https://insideevs.com/features/771608/volkswagen-headed-in-the-right-direction/
'This Model Does Not Work Anymore': Volkswagen Group CEO Gets Candid On EVs And Future Plans
https://insideevs.com/news/771546/volkswagen-ceo-blume-interview-iaa-munich/
'This Is Game-Changing': BYD Brings EV Production, Megawatt Charging To Europe
https://insideevs.com/news/771756/byd-iaa-megawatt-europe-seal/
New CATL EV Battery Tech Lasts 600,000 Miles, Charges In 10 Minutes
https://insideevs.com/news/771621/catl-lfp-battery-charging-degradation/
First Drive: The Polestar 5 Isn't Just A Porsche Taycan Fighter. It's Even More Interesting
https://insideevs.com/reviews/770315/polestar-5-first-drive-prototytpe/
This New Solid-State EV Battery Charges Quicker Than Getting Gas
https://insideevs.com/news/771520/rimac-solid-state-battery-specs/
A Solid-State Battery Mercedes EQS Went 749 Miles On A Charge. It Still Had Range Left
https://insideevs.com/news/771682/mercedes-eqs-solid-state-range-over-700-miles/
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Is Elon Musk's Tesla Master Plan IV Just AI Slop? + Inside Slate's EV Factory
Tesla’s “Master Plan Part IV” dropped this week, filled with vague notions about “sustainable abundance” and lacking the concrete goals of Tesla’s prior mission statements. Patrick and Tim break down what it says about Tesla right now—and whether the X post was written by Grok.
Then, they discuss August’s EV surge, led by GM and fueled by expiring tax credits. Plus, InsideEVs Staff Writer Kevin Williams joins the show to talk about his tour of Slate Auto’s upcoming factory and his chat with its CCO. In Plus/Minus, the guys gas up Audi’s stunning electric concept car.
Tesla's New 'Master Plan 4' Puts EVs On The Backburner
https://insideevs.com/news/770810/tesla-master-plan-part-4/
Tesla Master Plan 4 Teases Possible Cybervan, Cyber-SUV
https://insideevs.com/news/770897/tesla-cybertruck-additional-designs-leaked/
General Motors Knows Its EV Party Won't Last
https://insideevs.com/news/770950/gm-ev-sales-record-august/
Slate Says Some People Will Still Get Its Truck For Under $20,000. Here's How
https://insideevs.com/news/770963/slate-truck-state-tax-incentive/
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Porsche Scraps Battery Plans, Stellantis Pulls Back + How To Get The Best EV Deal
Another day, another car company scaling back plans for the future. But is that the right move? On today’s show, Patrick and Tim discuss the news that Stellantis is shelving its hands-off, eyes-off driver assistance program. The company has been a laggard on EVs, but it’s also dealing with a lot of other problems right now. Plus, Porsche is scrapping plans to manufacture its own EV batteries as demand for electric cars slumps. And it’s not the only one.
Stick around for Patrick’s chat with longtime auto journalist Dave Undercoffler. Dave is now the editor-in-chief at Autolist and head of consumer insights at CarGurus, and he has a ton of interesting insights into the car market these days and how to get a great deal on an EV.
Further reading: Stellantis shelves L3 plans; Porsche cancels battery manufacturing
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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe On Future EVs, Tesla, China & More
This week, we sit down for a fascinating conversation with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. RJ takes us back to the startup's origins in 2009 and talks about what he’s working on next, like the R2, R3, R4 and R5.
He breaks down how AI is revolutionizing self-driving technology and explains where he sees battery tech going next. We chat about the looming threat of Chinese EVs, why America needs more great electric cars that aren't Teslas and how policy shifts will reshape the U.S. EV landscape for years to come.
Further Reading: Rivian CEO On What’s Holding Back EVs In The U.S., Rivian R2 Live Deep-Dive Impressions: It's Going To Be A Hit, Rivian, Lucid And Slate Face A Tough Road Ahead
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Every Friday, InsideEVs journalists Patrick George, Tim Levin and a rotating cast of experts and friends cover the latest in electric vehicles, autonomous cars, and the high-tech transformation of the auto industry. From InsideEVs and the Motorsport Network.
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