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The Fully Charged Podcast

Electric Cars & The Inevitable ICE Free Future With Quentin Willson

Jun 3, 2024
Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson discusses the rise of electric vehicles, debunking EV myths, challenges in charging infrastructure, advocating for fair charging practices, and the importance of electric cars in clean energy initiatives.
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Quick takeaways

  • Electric vehicles have significantly fewer moving parts and lower maintenance costs compared to combustion engines.
  • EV batteries have proven durability with examples of high-mileage vehicles, countering myths about their short lifespan.

Deep dives

Transition from Combustion to Electric Cars

Quentin Wilson discusses his transition from being deeply entrenched in combustion engines, including rebuilding a Ford Anglia engine, to embracing electric cars. He highlights the inefficiencies of combustion engines compared to electric drivetrains, pointing out that EVs have significantly fewer moving parts and require minimal maintenance, leading to lower ownership costs.

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