What Next TBD: Can Hybrid Cars Save Us?

Dec 22, 2023

Guest Patrick George, editor-in-chief of InsideEVs.com and contributor to The Atlantic and The Verge, discusses whether hybrid cars are helping or hindering our transition to electric vehicles. They explore the limitations of charging infrastructure, the cost and benefits of EVs compared to gas cars, and the differences between traditional hybrids and plug-in hybrids. They also touch on President Biden's efforts to promote EV adoption and the challenges automakers face in meeting fuel economy and emissions rules.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

Apple Card Benefits and King's Hawaiian Software Upgrade

04:36 • 4min

Evaluating the Cost and Benefits of Electric Vehicles

09:02 • 4min

Hybrid Cars: Towards EV Adoption or a Detour?

13:16 • 2min

Differences Between Plug-In Hybrids and Traditional Hybrids

15:43 • 13min