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Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe thinks some rivals are at risk if they back off on EV investments, and the Lucid Gravity charges at 200 miles in under 12 minutes.
On this episode of the Plugged In Podcast, hosts Patrick George and Tim Levin discuss the evolving landscape of electric vehicles in light of recent political changes, focusing on insights from Rivian’s CEO regarding the future of the EV industry. They explore the implications of potential tariffs on the automotive sector, General Motors’ recent profitability milestone in EVs, and the exciting launch of Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV, which boasts impressive charging capabilities. The conversation wraps up with a segment on the ups and downs in the automotive world, highlighting Tesla’s advancements in autonomy and Stellantis’ challenges with their new EV offerings.
How Rivian Thrives In The Trump Era Of EVs
https://insideevs.com/features/749214/trump-rivian-gm-podcast/
Auto Industry Urges Trump: ‘Preserve The Tax Credits’
https://insideevs.com/news/741977/auto-industry-trump-trump-credits/
Rivian CEO Sounds Alarm On Trump’s Tariffs: ‘Inflation Could Be Damaging’
https://insideevs.com/news/749147/rivian-ceo-trump-tariffs-mexico/
‘You’re Going To Be In Rough Shape’: Rivian CEO To Rivals Backing Off EVs
https://insideevs.com/news/748518/rivian-ceo-rj-scaringe-ira/
General Motors’ EVs Are Finally Earning More Than It Takes To Build Them
https://insideevs.com/news/748804/gm-ev-2024-growth-q1/
GM Is Making A Big Bet On Super Cruise. It Seems To Be Paying Off
https://insideevs.com/news/748950/gm-super-cruise-earnings-2025/
The Lucid Gravity Is A 400 kW Charging Monster, With Tesla Supercharger Access Soon
https://insideevs.com/news/748736/lucid-gravity-nacs-charge-rate/
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00:00 – Introduction to the Future of Transportation
02:27 – Rivian’s Perspective on EV Policies
06:52 – Rivian’s Market Position and Future Challenges
08:47 – The Urgency of EV Investment
12:42 – Brand Loyalty in the EV Market
16:24 – Impact of Tariffs on the Auto Industry
19:22 – General Motors’ EV Profitability Milestone
23:00 – The Evolution of Electric Vehicles
28:55 – Lucid Gravity 400kw Charging Speed
36:02 – Charging Speeds and Efficiency in EVs
42:02 – Industry Updates: Who’s Up and Who’s Down?
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