206: Move Fast and Make Things

It’s CES 2025, and we were in Vegas to experience it firsthand! This week, we bring you the highlights and main takeaways from the show, along with a glimpse at some off-the-record conversations that offer an insider look into Chinese automotive production. From cars to RVs and power supplies, we discuss a future that is quite electrifying. 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 Zeekr wows CES: https://insideevs.com/news/746628/ces-zeekr-great-wall-2025/ Afeela announces ambitious pricing for Afeela 1 sedan: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63364093/2026-afeela-1-ev-pricing/ Honda shows production-intent 0 models: https://www.cnet.com/home/electric-vehicles/hondas-gorgeous-0-series-evs-begin-production-next-year/ Aptera announces LG as battery pack supplier: https://www.electrive.com/2025/01/10/solar-car-developer-aptera-relies-on-batteries-from-lges/ AC Future, EV motorhome/travel trailer maker, displays at CES: https://www.engadget.com/home/the-ac-future-drivable-self-sustaining-home-transforms-to-be-larger-than-your-first-apartment-193758718.html Pebble also at CES with its travel trailer: https://www.wired.com/story/pebble-flow-electric-camping-trailer-ships-in-2025/ EcoFlow debuts OASIS AI-powered battery storage solution: https://www.the-ambient.com/news/ecoflow-oasis-energy-management-ces2025/ Bluetti shows EnergyPro 6K home storage solution: https://www.makeuseof.com/bluetti-unveils-new-power-products-ces-2025/ Jackery shows whole-home, modular backup batteries, solar roof tiles: https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/7/24338032/jackerys-solar-roof-dc-to-dc-car-charger-generator-price-specs-date This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez Episode art courtesy Zeekr 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