The InEVitable

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with MotorTrend's Mexico Editor, Miguel Cortina! Miguel talks about the success of his TWO documentaries for MotorTrend - "China's Big Bet On Mexico" & "Why America Is Struggling With EVs". 0:35 - Question of the Day: Concerns About EV Charging Infrastructure. 3:24 - About today's guest: MotorTrend's Mexico Editor. 6:45 - Miguel's Documentary Success. 11:20 - The Rise of Chinese Automakers in Mexico. 18:22 - Viral Success of Jonny's article, "You're Being Lied To About EVs". 25:52 - "Why America Is Struggling with EVs" Documentary. 29:00 - Engaging with Politicians on EV Policies. 36:52 - The Recycling Revolution in EVs. 39:36 - Understanding the Grid and EV Adoption. 42:24 - The Supply Chain Dilemma: Minerals Processing In the U.S. 45:58 - What's In Your Battery? 48:13 - Public Policy and the EV Landscape. 53:16 - NEVI Infrastructure Bill. 55:42 - The Role of Charging Infrastructure. 01:00:20 - Consumer Perspectives on EVs: Convenience & Price. 01:04:52 - Lessons From Creating The Docs. 01:06:08 - Are EVs InEVitable? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with GM's Director of Advanced Design in California, Brian Smith! Brian discusses his 30 years of designing for GM, the Future of Cadillac EVs, Formula 1, Lessons from Chinese EVs, Autonomy, innovations in user experience, and more! 0:43 - Jaguar's Type 00 Concept Unveiled. 6:07 - Brian's Background in Car Design. 13:19 - Favorite Projects Over the Years: The Cadillac Sixteen Concept 19:30 - Cadillac Coupes? 22:16 - Rebranding EVs. 26:56 - The Celestic: Cadillac's Flagship EV. 34:42 - The Evolution of Electric Vehicles at GM. 39:00 - Designing for the Future: Balancing Digital and Analog. 46:47 - Jaguar's Rebranding and the Future of Luxury Cars. 52:30 - Cadillac's Bold Moves in the EV Market. 53:43 - Formula 1. 59:30 - Radical Look of the Silverado & Sierra EV. 01:01:24 - The Impact of Chinese EVs on Global Design. 01:04:12 - Innovations in User Experience and Technology. 01:08:52 - Looking Ahead: What’s Next for GM and Cadillac. 01:11:33 - Resistance to EVs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz North America, Dimitris Psillakis! Dimitris discusses the E-Class winning MotorTrend's 2025 Car of the Year, the Introduction of the Electric G-Class, current hurdles for EV adoption, Level 3 Autonomous Driving with Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot, Formula 1, innovations in AI, and how to balance the transition to the Software Defined Vehicle era! 0:41 - About our guest, Dimitris Psillakis. 5:09 - Celebrating the E-Class: MotorTrend's 2025 Car of the Year! 7:26 - The Electric G-Class: A New Era of Off-Roading. 16:42 - Narrative Change in EV adoption. 19:46 - Changing Customer Mindsets: From Range Anxiety to Charge Anxiety. 25:31 - Balancing the Transition to Software Defined Vehicles. 35:32 - Level 3 Autonomous Driving with Mercedes-Benz's Drive Pilot. 40:08 - Performance and Electrification in AMG. 46:54 - The Impact of Formula 1 on Sales. 52:40 - Transitioning from Lewis Hamilton to New Drivers. 55:20 - Challenges of the Mercedes-AMG ONE. 58:07 - AI Innovations. 01:03:00 - Brand Value in Global Markets. 01:04:20 - Personal Insights and Future Directions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Cupra CEO, Wayne Griffiths! After much success in the European market, Cupra will be heading to the U.S.! 0:35 - QOTD - Why aren't Independent Gas Stations adding EV Chargers? 5:19 - About Cupra 8:55 - Introducing Cupra! Success in Europe and Plans for the US. 13:12 - Understanding the US Market and Consumer Preferences. 22:36 - Cupra's Product Strategy and Future Offerings. 25:58 - Volkswagen Group. 31:20 - Cupra's Unique Product Strategy. 34:00 - Understanding the U.S. Market Dynamics. 35:05 - Building Brand Desirability Over Awareness. 39:47 - Lessons from Past Automotive Launches. 44:00 - Flexibility in Powertrain Strategy. 45:00 - Rollout of Electrification. 48:34 - Designing for the Driver Experience. 51:46 - Wayne Griffith: A Journey Through Cars. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MotorTrend's Ed loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Zero Emission Industries (ZEI) CEO, Joe Pratt to talk all about HYDROGEN BOATS! Why does Hydrogen make sense for Maritime use? Let's get into it! 0:45 - Could Deregulation Lead to Faster Hydrogen Adoption? 3:20 - Introduction to ZEI (Zero Emission Industries). 4:27 - The Case for Hydrogen in Maritime Transportation. 6:04 - Bunker Fuel vs. Hydrogen: Environmental Impact. 12:35 - Innovations in Hydrogen Technology: The Sea Change Project. 20:20 - Hydrogen vs. Batteries at Scale 25:20 - Hydrogen Infrastructure and Refueling Solutions. 28:27 - Where do you get the Hydrogen? 34:07 - Hydrogen Speedboat - The FCV Vanguard! Changing Perceptions of Hydrogen. 40:44 - FCV Vanguard Design Choices: Propeller vs. Jet Power. 47:45 - Reception from the public? 48:50 - Hydrogen in Shipping: Challenges and Opportunities. 50:15 - Understanding Hydrogen Grades and Their Implications. 55:15 - Business Model. 01:03:52 - Hydrogen in Aviation: Feasibility and Future. 01:09:00 - The Future of Hydrogen vs. Electric Vehicles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Moment Motor Company Founder & CEO, Marc Davis! "When you think about driving a classic (car) every day, this is the best way to do it." - Marc Davis. 0:42 - About our guest. 2:50 - Converting classic cars into EVs since 2017. 4:50 - The Evolution of Electric Vehicle Components. 8:52 - Crashed Teslas. 10:00 - Challenges of Classic Car Conversions 13:15 - It's not for every classic! 18:30 - Driving Experience: Preserving Classic Car Feel. 20:41 - Current Technologies and Future Directions. 22:00 - Manual transmissions?? 29:04 - 1966 Porsche 912 conversion story. 30:57 - Cost and Client Experiences. 32:04 - Unique challenges; the 1966 Austin-Healey. 39:37 - The Evolution of Classic Cars. 44:39 - Other cars? 48:00 - From Passion to Profession. 56:15 - Challenges in Electric Conversions; Scout 80. 59:10 - Scale of the company. Waiting list. 01:01:04 - Client Stories and Unique Projects. 01:11:54 - Industry Connections and Future Innovations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with COO & Co-Founder of ItsElectric, Tiya Gordon! Tiya talks about her company's mission to tackle urban charging challenges with curb-side chargers in YOUR city! Ask them for a charger - it's FREE! Join the waitlist at www.itselectric.us/join 0:36 - QOTD - New Adm inistration. 1:30 - Elon Musk’s influence and the potential impact on EV policies. 4:43 - Introduction of guest Tiya Gordon and her unique perspective on EVs. 7:00 - About ItsElectric and their mission to tackle urban charging challenges 8:32 - Challenges in adapting U.S. electrical infrastructure for EV charging. 10:14 - Innovative solutions by "It's Electric" leveraging building power. 13:30 - Cost-effective, simple, and durable charger designs for cities. 16:12 - User-friendly approach: BYO cables and addressing accessibility concerns. 26:50 - Encouraging proper charging habits and addressing behavioral shifts. 30:18 - Regulations, parking challenges, and community-driven charger placement. 34:13 - "Ask us for a Charger! It's FREE!" 35:37 - Financial incentives for landlords and scaling partnerships. 40:04 - Reducing barriers to urban EV adoption through thoughtful design. 43:08 - Residential areas too! 45:01 - The origin story of ItsElectric. 56:08 - Affordability challenges and addressing the need for accessible EV options. 01:01:31 - Charger design. 01:03:55 - Partnerships with rideshare companies and the future of urban EV infrastructure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Tire Rack's SVP Marketing, Woody Rogers, to talk all about TIRES! No matter the vehicle, they need tires! The guys discuss the history of Tire Rack, three top tire tips, how to make a more informed tire purchase decision, EV tire myths, Winter vs Summer tires, heat cycling, tire shaving, and more! 0:59 - QOTD - Fleet EVs. 9:44 - Woody's history at Tire Rack. 12:35 - Heat cycling tires. 16:33 - 12 distribution centers in the U.S. 18:41 - Test tracks! 20:19 - Testing Program - BMW 3 series and beyond. 23:29 - Woody's EV road trip from Texas to Indiana. 31:08 - Three tips for every tire customer. 39:30 - Making a more informed decision. 46:17 - EV tire myths debunked. 52:50 - Balancing range/efficiency & traction/handling. 56:48 - Show & Tell example... 01:00:21 - Efficiency actually improves as the tire ages! Tesla Model 3 test. 01:02:41 - Tire shaving! 01:07:45 - Winter vs Summer vs All-Weather tires. 01:10:38 - Geographic regions that NEED winter tires. 01:13:34 - Final thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Nissan's Director of Technology Planning & Research, Jonathon Ratliff, and Director of EV Transformation, Jonathan Miller! The group discusses the move to NACS, the new Nissan Energy Charge Network, MyNissan App, battery storage, ASSBs (All-Solid-State-Batteries), how to make charging easier, and more! 0:42 - About our guests! 5:15 - Transition to NACS (North American Charging System). 12:19 - Charging the Nissan Arya at the Tesla Supercharging Network. 14:04 - ANNOUNCEMENT - Nissan Energy Charge Network. 18:04 - MyNissan App. 23:06 - What is Nissan doing with old Leaf batteries? 27:51 - Bidirectional Charging. 30:46 - What is EV Transformation? 33:06 - Charging solutions for apartment dwellers & workplaces. 41:08 - ASSBs (All-Solid-State-Batteries). 45:57 - Do EVs need 1000 miles of range? 50:44 - Battery/frame integration with ASSBs. 53:10 - Hyper Force concept. 54:08 - Second Gen Leaf, Chill-Out concept. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Founder/CEO, Jason Marks, and Founder/CTO, Forrest North, of TELO! The guys talk all about their TELO MT1 Urban Adventure Vehicle, their battery tech & crash safety innovations, capabilities of the truck, Software Defined Vehicles, autonomy, the current state of electric pickup trucks, EREV (Electric Range Extended Vehicle), and more! 0:42 - Scout is back! 7:32 - TELO MT1 - Urban Adventure Vehicle! 10:06 - Battery tech innovations. 16:57 - Crash safety innovations. 26:14 - Genesis of the MT1. 30:12 - Lack of small trucks. 35:04 - Price? 37:22 - What is the truck made of? 38:55 - Suspension. 41:43 - Monster Tunnel & other specs. 47:35 - Reservations & delivery. 52:10 - Urban Adventurer. 56:27 - Andy Palmer. 01:01:18 - What's inside? Software and beyond. 01:05:41 - Payload & Towing capabilities. 01:08:00 - Lightning Round - Rivian, F-150 Lightning, Scout, and more. 01:12:45 - EREV (Electric Range-Extended Vehicle). 01:16:10 - Battery tech advancements. 01:20:50 - Final thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.