Summary
In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive deep into the shifting landscape of the electric vehicle industry, starting with major structural shakeups and layoffs at Lucid Motors under new CEO Silvio Napoli. We also unpack why Slate Auto is bypassing Canada for its highly customizable, budget-friendly electric pickup, alongside a detailed look at Subaru’s impressive new 2027 EV lineup featuring the Trailseeker and Uncharted. Overseas, European automakers are pivoting from massive SUVs to highly affordable, compact city EVs to counter a massive push from Chinese brands, while the UK celebrates an explosive month with battery electric vehicles capturing nearly 30% of the new car market. On the quirky side of things, we look at the ultra-compact Fiat Topolino coming to America—a tiny, low-speed cruiser that blurs the line between a beach-bound golf cart and a neighborhood EV. Finally, we explore groundbreaking battery breakthroughs from researchers at Cambridge, Purdue, and Texas Instruments who are discovering that physical pressure and smarter charging algorithms can completely reshape how we prevent cell degradation and extend EV lifespan.
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- CleanTechnica: Exclusive: Lucid Motors’ Saudi Bet Meets Harsh Reality As New CEO Cuts Deep To Keep Cosmos Alive
- InsideEVs: Slate Has No Plans To Sell Its Cheap EV Pickup In Canada
- Electrek: Subaru’s new Trailseeker EV starts at $40,000
- The Guardian: How Europe’s EVs Shrank to Challenge the SUV and China
- InsideEVs: Fiat's $13,995 EV For America Is Cute, But Barely A Car
- DigitalTrends: Cambridge Experts Find Utterly Simple Fix for Longer-Lasting EV Batteries
- Purdue University ME News: Lithium Plating: Purdue Researchers Tackle the Toughest Problem With Lithium-Ion Batteries
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