Waymos make bad neighbors (Changelog++ 🔐) (Changelog & Friends)
Nov 27, 2024
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The hosts dive into the nostalgia of classic vehicles while exploring the rise of electric models like Scout Motors. They evaluate successful adaptations of both cars and films, highlighting the advantages of EVs. A humorous discussion on the quirks of diesel engines adds a light-hearted twist, complete with playful banter. Plus, listeners are introduced to a membership program that brings them closer to the action with ad-free content and bonus material.
The revival of classic vehicle designs as electric vehicles highlights the successful fusion of nostalgia and modern technology in transportation.
Hosts emphasize the low maintenance benefits of electric vehicles, contrasting them with the complexities of traditional internal combustion engines.
Deep dives
Nostalgia Meets Innovation in Electric Vehicles
The conversation explores the concept of reviving classic vehicle designs and reimagining them as electric vehicles (EVs). The hosts discuss examples like the Ford Bronco and Scout Motors, noting how these vehicles channel nostalgia while embracing modern technology. They emphasize that transforming old concepts into something new can be successful if executed well. This ties into a broader metaphor, suggesting that the same principle applies to creative revivals in other fields, such as movies or technology.
The Case for Electric Vehicles Over Traditional Engines
A key point of discussion is the preference for electric vehicles due to their lower maintenance demands compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The hosts express a shared dissatisfaction with the complexities of traditional engines and the hassle of routine oil changes. They highlight the simplicity of EVs, which generally require less maintenance, although there are concerns about battery longevity and reliability. The conversation also humorously touches on various vehicle-related terminologies and technologies, such as diesel exhaust fluid, showcasing the informal and personable nature of the discussion.
Adam & Jerod hallway-track-it before our All Things Open interviews. We discuss the trend in rebooting old school vehicles, our likes & dislikes of EVs, the Hummer’s new crab walk, Tesla’s gambit & more (This episode is for Changelog++ ears only.)
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