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Tesla cuts Model S prices by $3,000 in the US - Roadshow

We spent almost two hours talking about the history and impact of Prius on the world. Current and former members of the Prius Team from Toyota join us for the first hour. It’s a great look back at one of the biggest impacts in cleaner vehicles. We’re all current and previous Prius owners and Prius […]

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Owning an electric car really does save money, Consumer Reports finds | Ars Technica

These larger better, cheaper, last longer batteries, that recycle easier and could be for tesla only, but wouldn't it be great if they made a pack for ALL the different types of Prius too? Do you think it will happen?

It all came together rather quickly, but this week's What Drives Us show will be dedicated entirely to the 20 year history of Prius. We will have people from Toyota Marketing North America. Yes, even Doug from "Prius Team" will be there. We will talk about how the Gen 1 Prius came about and how they progressed all the way to the Prius Prime. Perhaps we will be able to coerce some future speculation out of them. But only if everyone promises to sing a non-disclosure.

Lots of stories and reminiscing about our own Prii, Prius-related events, and much much more.

I know it's extremely short notice, but feel free to share your Prius stories and we'll try to share them on the show.

The show will record 8:00pm CST Wednesday night, October 7, and will post to YouTube shortly thereafter.

Find it at on Thursday at YouTube.com/WhatDrivesUs

Toyota and Hino Truck to Jointly Develop Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Truck for North America - Toyota USA Newsroom

It appears tie BMW i3REx may have competition in the range extended EV market - The Ford F-150 EV

Ford F-150 Electric's edge against rivals like the Tesla Cybertruck may be a gas generator

Ford patented a range extending gas generator for the F-150.

2021 Toyota Camry gets styling and tech updates across the...

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This week, we talk about the ongoing Nikola saga, solid state batteries in Mercedes buses, This Week in Tesla with new catchy theme music, Plastic eating enzymes, a cheap EV in China, and Toyota’s Lunar Cruiser. 00:00 Show Start 05:15 New Allegations with Nikola Motors 13:00 Mercedes Introduces Solid State Battery Buses 20:05 This Week […]

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Some of us are old enough to remember a Sunday Mail, hit piece that claimed Prius NiMH batteries had turned Sudbury into a 'moon scape.' The article was a lie that a slander suit caused its retraction:
Common Prius Myths | Prius Wiki | Fandom

In August 2020, cumulative U.S. plug-in vehicle sales reached 1.6 million units. Plug-in vehicles consist of both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Cumulative BEV sales reached one million units while cumulative PHEV sales were about 600,000. Since June of 2015, BEV sales have outpaced PHEV sales and for the last year, BEVs accounted for 60% or more of all plug-in vehicle sales.

FOTW #1153, September 28, 2020: Cumulative Plug-In Vehicle Sales in the United States Reach 1.6 Million Units | Department of Energy

Dean Taylor has over three decades in the electric transportation area with a focus on regulatory and legislative affairs, external engagement and business and strategy development. After retiring from Southern California Edison he’s become an independent consultant for many EV organizations. Newsom’s Executive Order: https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/9.23.20-EO-N-79-20-Climate.pdf Dean’s LCFS webinar presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eRrZAqaOHk&feature=youtu.be&t=1040

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Saudi Arabia Sends Blue Ammonia to Japan in World-First Shipment - Bloomberg

Just saw this article. This is the first time I have heard of the term "Blue Ammonia". Would someone care to explain exactly how this works to reduce carbon emissions?

00:00 Show Start 06:10 Nikola investigated for Fraud 18:00 Cadillac Forces Dealers to Install Chargers 27:45 This Life in Tesla 40:40 California to End ICE New Car Sales 50:35 Ford Announces EV F-150 56:00 Lordstown Shows Interior 1:00:45 VW Reveals ID.4 1:11:50 – Shout Outs and Go Home

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From this recent article from investor relations company S&P Global -

"Meanwhile, Japanese carmaker Toyota is planning a late foray into the battery-electric vehicle market, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Despite having pioneered emissions-reducing technology in its first-generation Prius more than 20 years ago in 1997, the company doesn’t plan to produce any battery-electric vehicles within the next five years. Instead, Toyota is planning to produce 1 million battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell car sales by 2035.

"Toyota is betting on seeing a quantum leap in its EV development and EV success from 2025 on, when its solid-state battery will arrive, and be ready for a more aggressive approach by then," Julie Boote, an analyst at Pelham Smithers, said in a research note, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

"One risk would be consumers in developed markets don't think of them as a [battery-electric vehicle] BEV firm but Toyota has plenty of marketing...

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Electric vehicle sales slump as supply challenges leave dealerships with shortages
The COVID-19 pandemic has pummelled Canada's automobile industry but it's the lack of supply that's helping to short-circuit electric vehicle adoption across the country.

Electric vehicle sales slump as supply challenges leave dealerships with shortages | CTV News | Autos