The InEVitable

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 Conversions13:15 - 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.

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/join0:36 - 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 challenges8:32 - 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.

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.

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.