The Vergecast This week in EVs, Starlink's wireless battle with Dish, and Sony announces gaming monitors
Jul 1, 2022
Andrew Hawkins, Transportation Editor at The Verge and EV specialist, joins the discussion about the electric vehicle landscape's complexity. He highlights the challenges facing quality in the market and the rivalry between established brands like Ford and innovative newcomers like Rivian. Hawkins also delves into Tesla's workplace turbulence, including layoffs and Elon Musk's management style. The conversation shifts to Starlink's competition with Dish, lightheartedly addressing user connectivity experiences amidst evolving broadband technology.
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F-150 Lightning vs. Rivian R1T
- Nilay Patel tested the F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T back-to-back.
- He found the Lightning impressive but traditional, while Rivian felt like a ground-up re-architecting.
Differing Missions
- Ford's mission is to not alienate its existing customer base with radical changes.
- Rivian, as a new company, has more incentive for innovation in their software and hardware.
Home Depot Star
- Nilay Patel's F-150 Lightning experience made him popular at Home Depot.
- Many people with Cybertruck deposits expressed doubts about actually receiving the truck.