203: Fluid and Developing

There are a few news items that are fluid and developing, like the Honda-Nissan merger. Why does this melding of manufacturers make sense? We dive into which company benefits best when it comes to electrification. We also look at Ram’s electric rumblings, Rivian’s UAW rumors, leasing a free Fiat, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application. Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered. SHOW NOTES Honda-Nissan merger rumblings intensify: https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/honda-nissan-move-closer-tie-up-competition-intensifies-source-says-2024-12-18/ Ram prioritizing Ramcharger over REV: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/stellantis-delays-electric-ram-pickup-truck.html Dodge’s marketing plan for the Charger Daytona EV - Butts in seats: https://insideevs.com/news/745071/dodge-charger-ev-skeptics-roadkill/ Lease a Fiat 500e for essentially nothing: https://electrek.co/2024/12/18/crazy-fiat-500e-prices-are-back-you-can-lease-one-for-0-mo-yes-zero-in-co/ Honda to show crossover variants of 0 Series EV at CES: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63217691/honda-teaser-prototypes-ces-2025/ Rivian reportedly has a “secret deal” with the UAW on organizing: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-19/uaw-rivian-rivn-strike-secret-deal-to-ease-unionization-of-ev-factory-workers This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez Episode art courtesy Honda Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay Email comments and questions to [email protected] Website: https://www.thewattcar.com Buy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar