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Charge or Die

by Brad Ysseldyke

Charge or Die focuses on discussing the rapid changes coming through the automotive industry. From electrification of automobiles, charging solutions, segment changes, and more, all topics are fair game, and are explained in plain language. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brad Ysseldyke (@yssman) is an independent podcaster who's been covering the automotive landscape for nearly five years.

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Episodes

  1. 3/8/21 - The One Where I Try to Remember Three Weeks of News

    There's lots to talk about from Ioniq, Stellantis, Ford, Mitsubishi and more!

  2. 2/15/21 - Brad Likes the EUV, and You Should Too!

    Lots of new details for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt and EUV!

  3. 2/10/21 - A $25k Tesla, Again?

    Audi spilled the beans on the E-Tron GT, Tesla is talking about a $25k model again, and what’s life like with a PHEV in single digit temps and a foot of snow?

  4. 2/4/21 - Nissan FINALLY Shows Off the New Frontier!

    After 15 years we have an all-new Frontier to talk about. Plus, Nissan also showed off the new Pathfinder, with significant improvements over the outgoing model

  5. 2/3/21 - GM is Going All Electric by 2035 (Some Restrictions Apply)

    GM says they’re going all electric by 2035 - but what does that really mean? also, there’s a new Ford Raptor on the way for this summer!

  6. 1/27/21 - New Tesla, Not Quite the Same as the Old Tesla

    There are some pretty big Model S changes on the way, GM has an official date for the Bolt EUV reveal, and a few thoughts on President Biden’s plan to electrify the entire federal vehicle fleet

  7. 1/18/21 - GM's ULTIUM SOLUTION

    GM pulled back the curtain a little bit further on the Ultium project at CES last week, and boy, there was a ton to talk about! From final details on the new Hummer and Cadillac models to teeny-tiny previews of Buicks and Chevrolets... GM had deets! They also announced new luxury mobility…

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  8. 1/11/21 - EV News Happens on the Weekend

    A ton of news dropped over the weekend when it comes to electric vehicles. Tesla announced a cheaper, rear-drive Model Y, NIO pulled the wraps off the ET7, and Hyundai is about to ink a deal with Apple on a new EV project

  9. Jeep’s All-New Grand Cherokee L is Ready for the Trail and the Target Parking Lot

    Finally we have some details for the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, starting with the new long-wheelbase L model. New chassis and new interior point toward an interesting and luxurious direction for Jeep...

  10. Norway - Leading the Way!

    We’ve rebranded the podcast with a new focus on electrification, EVs, and so much more. What a better way to kick things off than talk about the news that more than half of new vehicles sold in Norway were electric in 2020, there’s another electric pickup coming from Fisker, and some new EV...

  11. 12/31/2020 - 2020 Was A Year for Cars?

    There was good news, there was bad news, and then there was some other stuff. Wind things down with me, won’t you?

  12. 12/18/2020 - The One Where I Babble About the Mach-E

    Reviews and other things are out regarding the Mach-E, and boy, things are good! But there's still some lingering questions out there...

  13. 12/14/2020 - Electric Jeeps Are Here

    Hey there, been a while! New Wrangler 4xEs are on the way, VW ID news, the Ford Bronco Sport, truck sizing.... and some potential changes for 2021?

  14. 10/27/2020 - Crossovers 15 Years Ahead of Their Time

    Have you thought about the RDX and CX-7 lately?

  15. 10/24/2020 - More Hummer EVs, Bronco Pricing, and Defender SUVOTY

    More details for the Hummer EV have come out, how could they not mess it up? Bronco pricing is out, how does it stack up with the Wrangler and Defender? Speaking of the Defender, it won Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year for 2020

  16. 10/20/2020 - There's a Hummer EV, and it's GOOD

    GM pulled the wraps off their second Ultium project, the Hummer EV by GMC. It's huge, fast, and is maybe the coolest thing GM has done in a very long time

  17. 10/19/2020 - Tesla’s Lead Won’t Last

    After reading a story about Tesla and their continued dominance in the EV sector, it’s important to remember that there’s a lot of money and experience behind the legacy brands.

  18. 10/7/2020 - Volvo and Mercedes Have A Bunch of EVs Coming

    Volvo has an EPA range for the new XC40 EV, as well as a new "affordable" model on the way. Mercedes is going through a bit of an identity crisis, but has six new electric cars to talk about.

  19. 10/6/2020 - The One Where I Talk About the 2021 Nissan Rogue

    First tests for the Rogue are out, and it's good! Is it the compact SUV to beat heading into the new year?

  20. 10/4/2020 - Toyota Hitting the Apex, VW's Taos Problem

    There's a new hot Corolla in town, and it isn't that good? I've got mixed feelings about the forthcoming VW Taos, and remembering 20 years of BMW-owned MINI.

  21. 9/24/2020 - The One About Pickups and EVs

    A few more ramblings about the California BEV mandate, a disappointing 80th Anniversary Jeep lineup, and how insane the pickup market is.

  22. 9/23/2020 - Battery Day and the ID.4

    Volkswagen has a new affordable EV crossover inbound, what's Tesla gonna do about it?

  23. 9/21/2020 - New Defender 90 Pricing, EV News this week

    Wow, pricing for the Defender 90 slid under the radar! Tesla Battery Day is tomorrow, and the ID.4 gets announced later this week.

  24. 9/16/2020 - The Nissan Z Proto Concept and Hyundai Tucson

    Hyundai delivered the goods with the all-new Tucson! While Nissan... Left us with more questions and a bit of a bad taste on the Z Proto/400Z

  25. 8/14/2020 - New Tremor, New Tucson

    Ford dropped a surprise truck announcement early this morning, and Hyundai has a long awaited one tonight!

  26. 8/31/2020 - Scrap Story: Will Kandi Actually Sell Cars in the USA?

    Kandi wants to sell you a $10,000 EV, but will anyone be buying them?

  27. 8/26/2020 - There's More EV News Beyond the One I Bought

    I bought a 2011 Volt! GM has two new EVs debuting in September, Lucid has some interesting EV chops going for it, Tesla talks a sub Model 3... model, and the slowest-selling vehicle in the US is a VERY GOOD PHEV.

  28. 06/23/2020 - Back Away From the Edge?

    Crossover news from Toyota and Ford, a modified Bronco info release date, and EV related news from BMW. Also, how’s the used EV market looking?

  29. 6/17/2020 - Choosing Your Own Dreamliner

    COVID has pretty much ended air travel as we knew it, so what’s a family of four to do when planning a long distance trip? Let’s consider some of our newest options for 2021, the updated Santa Fe, all-new Toyota Venza, and surprisingly good Nissan Rogue

  30. Inter-Recession Vehicles: Notes and Trends

    Some of the weird cars worth noting in this era, some of the trends that emerged from 2008-2020

  31. Inter-Recession Vehicles: The Best and Worst

    Part two of a three part series discussing the cars, crossovers, trucks and more of 2008-2020.

  32. Inter-Recession Vehicles: Surprises and Disappointments

    Looking back on vehicles from 2008-2020, there are a lot of weird surprises and disappointments. From the Chrysler 200 to the Chevrolet Sonic, what can we learn from this weird period in automotive history?

  33. 6/6/2020 - Going Full BMW

    The new 4 Series is here and it looks terrible! News from Ford, GM, and more. Plus, a LENGTHY discussion of the new crossovers for 2020.

  34. 05/28/2020 - News! From Japan!

    There are a bunch of new Nissans inbound, as well as an all new luxury sport sedan from Acura.

  35. 4/15/2020 - Remember the Mitsubishi Montero?

    Some car news has happened! Updates from Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Toyota, Acura, and Cadillac. Plus, discussion of the new Mini Cooper SE, and the Mitsubishi Montero.

  36. 04/03/2020 - End of Week Headlines

    More on car sales, incentives, and what's going on with motorsports.

  37. 03/30/2020 - An Isolated Episode

    There has been some news outside of COVID-19 coverage, but we’ve got that too. A new Genesis, more on the new Defender.

  38. 3/19/2020 - The One About Cars and COVID-19

    Lots of weird stuff going on, somewhere talk about cars instead. We’ve got a new Elantra inbound, some details about the new Land Cruiser, and talk about some new car comparisons.

  39. 3/9/2020 - Two New Fords and 11 GM EVs!

    News has been pretty grim to start the week, so let’s talk about some cars instead! Two new Fords have emerged that are worth interest, a new compact pickup and an off-road ready crossover. GM announced 11 new EV projects, we take time to dig through those announcements, and more!

  40. 3/3/2020 - More From Geneva 2020

    News from BMW, VAG, Hyundai and more!

  41. 3/2/2020 - Scrap Geneva

    The Geneva Auto Show isn’t happening, but there’s still some news to talk about. Announcements from Morgan, Citroen, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and more!

  42. 2/17/2020 - Buy an Old Luxury SUV

    More from the Chicago Auto Show, News from GM and FoMoCo, and old luxury SUVs are gooooooood

  43. 2/11/2020 - Some News Before Work

    Volvo wants to get comfy with Geely, sales of the Gladiator have been terrible, where is money (not) being spent at Mercedes, and all new AWD Toyotas are here!

  44. 2020 Chicago Auto Show - Update #1

    Lots of news and launches out of Chicago. Stuff from GM, FCA, Toyota, Nissan, and more!

  45. 2/4/2020 - Scrap Story, Santa Cruz baby!

    Hyundai has had a leak with the Santa Cruz mule in Europe, and the UK is forcing the issue on EV sales a little sooner than expected

  46. 2/3/2020 - Big Game Big Cars

    News and other events wrapped up after the Big Game, some thoughts after the local auto show, and used Nissans aren’t going to save their dealer network

  47. 1/31/2020 - There’s a New Hummer in Town?

    Some thoughts about GM’s new electric pickup, and what this could mean for other “dead” GM brands going forward

  48. 1/27/2020 - Cheap EVs Are Always an Option

    News on a $2.2BN investment from GM in Detroit, a settlement from Ford, discussion about affordable EVs, and the 2020 racing season has begun!

  49. 1/22/2020 - Last Minute News Can Be Good News!

    Tesla settles lawsuit with Michigan, GM’s new Cruise, and tangible ridership with an autonomous vehicle program

  50. 1/21/2020 - There’s Soul in my Venue

    A bunch of electric car news, comparing the 2008 Kia Soul to the 2021 Hyundai Venue, and a bit more about electric car charging

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Charge or Die focuses on discussing the rapid changes coming through the automotive industry. From electrification of automobiles, charging solutions, segment changes, and more, all topics are fair game, and are explained in plain language. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brad Ysseldyke (@yssman) is an independent podcaster who's been covering the automotive landscape for nearly five years.

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