EPISODE · Feb 20, 2024 · 1H 48M
Testing Tires
from Wheel Bearings · host https://wheelbearings.media
Robbie is back from Colorado where he attended the Bridgestone winter driving school and spent time with the Toyota Rav4 and 4Runner in the snow. He also rented a Ford Transit van to move ping-pong tables and drove a Kia Carnival. Nicole has been spending time in the psuedo off-road Honda Passport Trailsport and Sam had the Audi Q8 e-Tron Sportback Launch edition.In the news, GM is expanding the driving domain of Super Cruise and has priced the Chevy Equinox EV which might eventually go on sale when the software issues are fixed. As more vehicles start to use Tesla Superchargers, Kyle Connor is finding there are interoperability issues. The multi-automaker DC fast charging network is now operational and called Ionna. Being made of stainless steel doesn't make Cybertrucks corrosion proof and Stellantis won't be buying any more EV credits from Tesla. Shell has shut down its California hydrogen stations and a crowd in San Francisco burned a Waymo robotaxi that drove by during lunar new year celebrations.Finally, we are joined by Tire Rack's tire testing manager TJ Campbell to talk about rubber.LinksSuper Cruise expanding to 750K milesChevrolet Equinox EV $35-47K, 319 miles w/FWDInteroperability issues with SuperchargersCybertruck rust?Shell closes California H2 stationsSan Francisco crowd burns WaymoStellantis done buying EV creditsTire RackIonna Charging NetworkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Robbie is back from Colorado where he attended the Bridgestone winter driving school and spent time with the Toyota Rav4 and 4Runner in the snow. He also rented a Ford Transit van to move ping-pong tables and drove a Kia Carnival. Nicole has been spending time in the psuedo off-road Honda Passport Trailsport and Sam had the Audi Q8 e-Tron Sportback Launch edition. In the news, GM is expanding the driving domain of Super Cruise and has priced the Chevy Equinox EV which might eventually go on sale when the software issues are fixed. As more vehicles start to use Tesla Superchargers, Kyle Connor is finding there are interoperability issues. The multi-automaker DC fast charging network is now operational and called Ionna. Being made of stainless steel doesn't make Cybertrucks corrosion proof and Stellantis won't be buying any more EV credits from Tesla. Shell has shut down its California hydrogen stations and a crowd in San Francisco burned a Waymo robotaxi that drove by during lunar new year celebrations. Finally, we are joined by Tire Rack's tire testing manager TJ Campbell to talk about rubber. Links Super Cruise expanding to 750K miles Chevrolet Equinox EV $35-47K, 319 miles w/FWD Interoperability issues with Superchargers Cybertruck rust? Shell closes California H2 stations San Francisco crowd burns Waymo Stellantis done buying EV credits Tire Rack Ionna Charging Network Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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