Toyota Reveals Corolla EV, Slate’s Service Deal + Lucid’s Plan To Beat Tesla At Self-Driving Cars
This week, Patrick and Tim recap discuss Toyota’s game-changing Corolla EV concept, plus other reveals from the Japan Mobility Show. Slate answered one of the biggest questions about its mini electric truck: where you can get it fixed.
And Nvidia is going hard into the autonomous car game through new tech and a bunch of partnerships, including a deal with Lucid Motors to give its upcoming midsize crossover Level 4 self-driving capability.
In Plus/Minus the guys break down layoffs at GM and Rivian, plus Ford’s big home energy news.
The Layoffs Are Coming To The EV Sector. Here's What It Means
https://insideevs.com/news/777391/gm-ev-battery-layoffs-3300/
The Toyota Corolla Goes Electric—And Then Some
https://insideevs.com/news/777252/toyota-corolla-concept-japan-mobility/
Japan Just Showed Off The Future Of Cars—Minus One Crucial Detail
https://insideevs.com/news/777359/japan-mobility-show-2025-floor-report/
Lucid Plans To Beat Tesla At Self-Driving Cars—With Nvidia's Help
https://insideevs.com/news/777224/lucid-midsize-autonomous-driving-nvidia/
Why Slate Isn't Building Service Centers Like Tesla Did
https://insideevs.com/news/777127/slate-truck-service-partnership/
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Rivian Breaks Into The E-Bike Game, GM’s Tech Glow-Up And HORSE Powertrain
This week on the Plugged-In Podcast, Patrick and Tim have lots of news: General Motors' big tech push at its GM Forward event, including Super Cruise where you don't have to watch the road, and Rivian's exciting new e-bike spinoff Also. Is Rivian about to deliver a reset on how e-mobility works? Tim tested one, and he loved it.Also on this episode: Patrick talks to Matias Giannini, the CEO of Horse Powertrain. It's a new engine joint venture from Renault and the Geely Group. Why is our podcast covering engines? Because these engines are designed to be better: cleaner, smaller, more efficient, and purpose-built for things like plug-in hybrids and extended-range EVs. They're pro-EV but believe that if gas engines have to stick around longer, they have to better—and they have some interesting stuff up their sleeves.
GM's Super Cruise Aims To Go Beyond Tesla In 2028 With LIDAR, Eyes-Off Driving
https://insideevs.com/news/776525/gm-super-cruise-eyes-off-2028/
'No More Fuses:' How GM's New Architecture Will Transform Gas Cars, Too
https://www.motor1.com/news/776777/gm-ev-ice-architecture-forward-explained/
How Rivian Spinoff Also Is Reinventing The Electric Bike
https://insideevs.com/news/776646/rivian-also-electric-bike-tm-b/
Renault's 'Horse' Wants To Turn EVs Into Hybrids
https://insideevs.com/news/756949/horse-powertrain-hybrid-retrofit-evs/
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Why BMW Is Doubling Down On Battery Recycling - BONUS EP!
On this special bonus episode of the Plugged-In Podcast recorded at Climate Week NYC, Patrick and Tim sit down with two BMW executives to discuss “circularity” in automotive manufacturing and what that means.Nils Hesse, BMW’s vice president of product sustainability, and Glenn Schmidt, its vice president of global sustainability, break down the automaker’s efforts across battery recycling and recycled materials—and how those principles came to life in the BMW iX3. They talk about the need to create circular supply chains, not just for sustainability reasons but also to make a resilient business.
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GM President Mark Reuss On 2027 Chevy Bolt, Cheaper Future EVs & China
This week on the Plugged-In Podcast, Patrick and Tim are joined by Mark Reuss, President of General Motors. He gets candid about the new 2027 Chevy Bolt, how GM is tackling this chaotic moment, and why GM is “absolutely” getting ready for Chinese EV brands to hit the U.S. Patrick asks about an electric Corvette and Tim wants to know about what other affordable cars are coming after the Bolt.
The guys also break down Patrick’s driving impressions of the overhauled Nissan Leaf. And they discuss the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which we now know will be America’s first modern EREV.
2027 Chevy Bolt: Meet America's Cheapest New EV
https://insideevs.com/news/775172/2027-chevrolet-bolt-range-price-revealed/
The 2027 Chevy Bolt Will Be ‘Limited Run’ Only
https://insideevs.com/news/775256/2027-chevrolet-bolt-limited-run-only/
The New Chevy Bolt Is Much Better At Fast-Charging. But That's Not All
https://insideevs.com/news/775280/2027-chevy-bolt-ev-fast-charging-improvements/
The 2026 Nissan Leaf After A Week: Surprisingly Great, Slightly Maddening
https://insideevs.com/reviews/775427/2026-nissan-leaf-5-things-we-love/
This Jeep Is America's First Extended-Range Electric SUV
https://insideevs.com/news/775742/jeep-wagoneer-range-extender-announced/
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Why The BMW iX3's Grille Is Such A Big Deal - BONUS EP!
Do you know where all the parts on your car come from, and how they got there?
Most carmakers don't, actually. But BMW is working to change this. Starting with the grille on the new electric iX3, it's finding ways to track the carbon emissions of its entire supply chain—from raw minerals to the final product.
This episode features a discussion about supply chain innovations and investments in future technologies, including sustainable materials. As part of our Climate Week NYC partnership with BMW, you can hear more about how the carmaker tackles its decarbonization goals and integrates these efforts into its business strategy.
Every Friday, InsideEVs journalists Patrick George, Tim Levin and a rotating cast of experts and friends cover the latest news in electric vehicles, autonomous cars, and the high-tech transformation of the auto industry. From InsideEVs and the Motorsport Network.
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