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Mack just drove the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, which is basically an electric Outback, and he tells Tim what he thought. Does it solve the shortcomings of Subaru’s earlier EVs? Then the guys discuss Donut Lab’s latest battery tests, and what questions they still have about its solid-state claims. 
Finally, Mack and Tim speak with Jiten Behl, partner at the venture capital firm Eclipse and Rivian’s former chief growth officer. They ask Jiten about the future of the auto industry, who he thinks will win the autonomous race, and about his investment in Also, Rivian’s micromobility spin-off. 
During Plus/Minus, the guys discuss Volkswagen’s sneaky EV success story and the car companies with the cleanest supply chains. 
Want An Electric Outback? The Subaru Trailseeker Is Your Answer
https://insideevs.com/reviews/788590/subaru-trailseeker-first-drive/ 
Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answers
https://insideevs.com/news/788992/cleanest-evs-automakers-supply-chain-study/ 
Volkswagen Is A Sneaky EV Success Story
https://insideevs.com/news/788767/vw-ev-sales-2-million-2026/ 
What Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually Reveals
https://insideevs.com/news/788870/donut-lab-solid-state-battery-excessive-swell/ 
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This week, Tim and new cohost Mack Hogan break down the news that Lamborghini is canceling its first EV project, the Lanzador. The Lanzador looks cool, but do supercar buyers really want EVs? Then they recap Uber’s big news this week: an Autonomous Services division that helps self-driving car companies scale up. 
Tim speaks with Honda Home Energy Solutions Lead Andrea Saucedo about the future of vehicle-to-grid tech, or V2G. 
In Plus/Minus, the guys chat about Lucid’s growth plans and the indefinite delay of the bargain Nissan Leaf S. 
Lamborghini Abandons Its EV Plans
https://insideevs.com/news/788019/lamborghini-lanzador-electric-vehicle-dead/ 
Uber Wants To Win The Autonomous Vehicle Race. So It's Betting On All Of The Horses
https://insideevs.com/news/787935/how-uber-plans-to-win-the-autonomous-vehicle-race/
Exclusive: Nissan's Most Affordable EV Just Got Delayed Indefinitely
https://insideevs.com/news/787926/nissan-leaf-delayed/ 
Why Lucid Needs Its $50,000 Midsize EV More Than Ever
https://insideevs.com/news/788289/lucid-production-guidance-gravity-midsize-2026/ 

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This week, Patrick and Tim sit down with Alan Clarke, the head of Ford’s skunkworks EV program that’s developing its next-generation EV platform. They discuss the brand’s upcoming $30,000 EV pickup, why it chose to start with a truck, what Alan learned from Tesla that he’s bringing to Ford, and why the pickup will get LFP battery cells. 
Stay tuned for Plus/Minus, in which Tim talks about Toyota and Patrick bids farewell to InsideEVs. Don’t worry — the podcast will continue with a new cohost, InsideEVs Deputy Editor Mack Hogan. 
Ford's $30,000 Electric Truck Platform: We Have A Lot More Details
https://insideevs.com/features/787450/ford-uev-platform-details/ 
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Patrick was among the first people outside of Rivian to drive the R2. He tells us what he thought about Rivian’s upcoming SUV in the flesh, from its 650+ horsepower to its new user interface. The guys also discuss the 2027 Toyota Highlander, which was revealed this week and will only be available as an EV. Tim saw it in person and explains why it’s a big deal for the electric space. 
In Plus/Minus, Patrick and Tim talk about the EPA’s war on climate science and Stellantis’ $26 billion EV write-off. 
Read/watch Patrick’s review of the Rivian R2
https://insideevs.com/reviews/786814/rivian-r2-prototype-first-drive/ 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0iJXfooaws 
2027 Toyota Highlander: An American-Made, 320-Mile Electric Three-Row SUV
https://insideevs.com/news/786882/2027-toyota-highlander-ev-suv-specs-charging/ 
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China has banned hidden, pop-out door handles like you find on Teslas, and Patrick is thrilled. He and Tim explain why regulators are cracking down globally on electronic door handles. Then the guys explore reporting of a potential partnership between Ford and China’s Geely Group. Finally, Tim spent the day at QuantumScape’s headquarters and saw the future of solid-state battery production. 
In Plus/Minus, the guys chat about the new BMW i3 sedan and Patrick’s impressions of the very strange Polestar 4. 
Reuters story on Ford/Geely talks: 
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-geely-talks-manufacturing-technology-partnership-sources-say-2026-02-04/ 
China Just Banned One Of The Most Controversial Car Features Ever
https://insideevs.com/news/786170/china-ev-door-handles-banned/ 
BMW's Most Important Electric Car Is One Big Step Closer To Your Driveway
https://insideevs.com/news/786373/bmw-i3-production-start-munich/ 
Patrick’s review of the Polestar 4, “America’s weirdest EV”
https://insideevs.com/reviews/786314/2026-polestar-4-review/ 
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