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EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 30 MIN

Vans with Range and Cars with Brains?

from Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles · host 918Digital

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in electric and autonomous vehicle technology. Uber selects the first city for its Lucid Gravity robotaxi rollout, signaling a major step forward in driverless ride-hailing. Meanwhile, Tesla's Full Self-Driving v14 continues to underwhelm with reports of erratic behavior including braking and hallucinations. Kia makes headlines with its electric van setting a Guinness World Record for range. We also look at Lucid’s ambitions to deliver a ‘mind-off’ autonomous driving experience with Nvidia’s tech. And for a deeper understanding of EV range testing, a YouTube breakdown of WLTP and EPA procedures is featured. Buckle up for a packed episode full of EV insights.Support the Showwww.supportkilowatt.comOther Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteOther Links:Dandy Fun HouseOut of Spec Reviews WLTP RatingNews Links:Uber chooses first market to deploy its Lucid Gravity robotaxisTesla Full Self-Driving v14 disappoints with hallucinations, brake stabbing, and speedingKia’s New Electric Van Just Set a Guinness World Record for RangeLucid Wants To Sell The First 'Mind-Off' Autonomous Car With Nvidia's HelpTesla Full Self-Driving v14.1 first impressions: Robotaxi-like features arriveHere’s How Electric Cars Are WLTP / EPA Range Tested! (YouTube)*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in electric and autonomous vehicle technology. Uber selects the first city for its Lucid Gravity robotaxi rollout, signaling a major step forward in driverless ride-hailing. Meanwhile, Tesla's Full Self-Driving v14 continues to underwhelm with reports of erratic behavior including braking and hallucinations. Kia makes headlines with its electric van setting a Guinness World Record for range. We also look at Lucid’s ambitions to deliver a ‘mind-off’ autonomous driving experience with Nvidia’s tech. And for a deeper understanding of EV range testing, a YouTube breakdown of WLTP and EPA procedures is featured. Buckle up for a packed episode full of EV insights.Support the Showwww.supportkilowatt.comOther Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteOther Links:Dandy Fun HouseOut of Spec Reviews WLTP RatingNews Links:Uber chooses first market to deploy its Lucid Gravity robotaxisTesla Full Self-Driving v14 disappoints with hallucinations, brake stabbing, and speedingKia’s New Electric Van Just Set a Guinness World Record for RangeLucid Wants To Sell The First 'Mind-Off' Autonomous Car With Nvidia's HelpTesla Full Self-Driving v14.1 first impressions: Robotaxi-like features arriveHere’s How Electric Cars Are WLTP / EPA Range Tested! (YouTube)*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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