What Drives Us
Summary: What Drives Us is a podcast dedicated to the future of personal transportation and to the greater green tech movement. Every week co-hosts Russell Frost and Danny Cooper, along with a constantly changing panel of experts comment on the week's news, developments and issues of concern. Listen for tips, reviews, cogent commentary and a little humor as well.
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recorded April 25, 2012
recorded April 18, 2012 Show Notes: The car dealers are at it again http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1075421_more-doom-gloom-on-higher-mp... Ford to use Focus EV as NASCAR pace vehicle http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1075456_2012-ford-focus-electric-to-... Some (a few) details on the 2013 Volt http://www.plugincars.com/full-details-emerge-2013-chevy-volt-120472.html A123 recalls some batteries (including those in some Fiskers) http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1074491_a123-systems-to-recall-elect... Nissan eliminates $99 fee for ordering a Leaf http://www.plugincars.com/nissan-eliminates-99-leaf-reservation-fee-orde... EV leasing in the EU could be the standard http://www.plugincars.com/leasing-battery-ev-may-become-norm-europe-1202...
recorded April 9, 2012 Show Notes Fisker switch and bate http://www.plugincars.com/fisker-atlantic-production-could-shift-foreign... GM stops funding climate change deniers http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/03/general_motors_pulls_h... AZ Dyn goes buns up http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1074610_azure-dynamics-bankrupt-buil... prius + to launch this summer in the EU http://media.toyota.co.uk/2012/04/toyota-primes-prius-for-summer-launch/ Just because it's awesome http://hint.fm/wind/
A very special episode. This week we spend the entire show talking to Aaron Cohen and Larkin Hill of CODA Automotive. http://www.codaautomotive.com/ recorded March 28, 2012
recorded March 21st, 2012 Show Notes: Seven grand over list? A "Market Value Adjustment" https://www.facebook.com/alhendricksontoyota http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1074281_2012-toyota-prius-c-price-go... Comment from TMS… On the matter of the "market adjusted price" of a Prius c in Florida, we offer this comment direct from TMS: "While Toyota Motor Sales does not advocate mark ups beyond the MSRP, the dealers are independent business operations and though we advise against raising prices beyond suggested retail, ultimately the final price is determined in the negotiations between a dealer and the customer." Speaking of market adjustment, is the Volt taking off (if you believe rumors)? https://twitter.com/#!/johnvoelcker/status/182527926330331136 http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?12506-Volts-on-record-sales-pace... And it's Euro cousin http://www.plugincars.com/opel-ampera-orders-7000-six-amperas-compete-ra... And then, there's GM getting more aggressive marketing wise, welcome LOAN-A-VOLT http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1074307_skeptical-about-the-chevy-vo... Zoe is darn cute but what's with the gear shifter? http://www.plugincars.com/zoe-cute-and-affordable-little-french-electric... Make your iMiev a power source http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/03/mits-20120309.html Nissan updating 2013 to add more cold weather range (they fixed the heater) http://www.plugincars.com/2013-nissan-leaf-heating-system-66-kw-charger-...
recorded March 14, 2012 Why do we have to put up with stupid EV regulations? http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/cape_may/ocean-city-woman-... Fisker's bricking and commitment, it's hard to be a new CEO sometimes https://www.facebook.com/fiskerauto/posts/10150737415454903 http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/fisker-karma-breaks-down-during-review/ And in a somewhat related follow up, Fisker has officially jumped the shark http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20574974,00.html nice Facebook comments https://www.facebook.com/fiskerauto/posts/335729983146285 You think you're getting hosed on that new hybrid battery, bust a tire in a Leaf? http://www.plugincars.com/heres-why-avoid-puncturing-nissan-leaf-tire-11... I want this feature http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/some-ford-vehicles-now-let-you-kick-open-t... But she has a great personality! http://www.plugincars.com/epa-rates-coda-sedan-disappointing-73-mpge-ran... Mazda whores out the Lorax to sell gas cars, SUVs no less, yeah, that's a great idea http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-schools-insider/post/the-lo... Toyota rolls out new Prius c commercials http://youtu.be/W4vItMp8Qlw http://youtu.be/I_xHUJzdCUw http://youtu.be/jih_uPn_I4Y http://youtu.be/IBniXJQKjg0 http://youtu.be/QyhcJP1ljBE http://youtu.be/BUocdgrXuac http://youtu.be/VDXvZw2ISBU http://youtu.be/WP61McNGnpc and maybe the best of the bunch http://youtu.be/1RS3oKLrL3M
Woo-hoo! Episode #100! Recorded March 7, 2012 with special guest John Voelcker, Senior Editor at High Gear Media and http://www.greencarreports.com/ Show notes: After their best sales month, Chevy halts Volt production, temporarily lays off workers, is there more? http://idealab.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/03/report-gm-halts-production-... Ford Focus EV, 105MPGe, anyone actually seen one for sale? http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/02/ford-focus-gets-epa-rating-105-mpge-7... Thanks to all of you for listening to our shows.
recorded February 29, 2012 Show notes: Top Gear wins, Tesla loses http://www.egmcartech.com/2012/02/28/high-court-decides-clarksons-top-ge... Is Envia's new battery what everyone says it is? http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/envias-gm-backed-battery-delivers-hug... http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/envia-battery-breakthrough-gives-... Solar keeps getting better, which is good news for all of us http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/two-us-startups-break-solar-efficienc... Can a three wheeled EV make a comeback? Mike Corbin thinks so. http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/02/corbin-motors-sparrow/all/1 Does the world need another "EV Supercar"? Infiniti thinks so. http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/infiniti-emerg-e-concept-gets-unveile... Is MB on the right track for better infortainment? http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/mercedes-benz-updates-a-class-infotai... Prius plugin starts dropping in the US http://priuschat.com/forums/toyota-prius-plug-in/104130-prius-plug-in-pi... http://www.plugincars.com/epa-rates-toyota-prius-plug-hybrid-11-miles-el... Bright calls it quits, says free DOE money ain't so cool, or free http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073497_startup-bright-automotive-sh... Tom LaSorda takes the CEO role at Fisker http://www.freep.com/article/20120229/BUSINESS01/202290416/Tom-Walsh-Tom...
NO car content in this show but we have tons of awesome musical content. Recorded February 29, 2012 With special guest, Michael Manring, the man who composed and plays our theme song (he didn't write it for us, we use it with his permission). We spend some time getting to know Michael and playing some of his music. Manring is a world renowned bass player. He has played on, literally, hundreds of albums and has gold and platinum records to his credit as well as a Grammy nomination. If you like our theme, check out this show. Visit Michael Manring at www.manthing.com/ You can buy his music on iTunes, CDBaby and Candyrats. Look for Episode #99 chock full of car stuff at the end of the week.
recorded February 22, 2012 Russell, Patrick Connor and Chelsea Sexton discuss... -Chelsea drives the Fisker Karma -The Tesla "bricking" story -Pike Research says hydrogen and fuel cells are making a comeback this year -Refuting the Newt (it's actually very easy)
Recorded February 15, 2012 Show Notes: Fiat says they will actually build some 500EVs, this year http://green.autoblog.com/2012/02/10/fiat-will-start-building-battery-el... Chicago Auto Show Interview with Linda and Tony Better solar means more juice http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/two-us-startups-break-solar-efficienc... Tesla Model X reveal Chelsea and panel discuss their thoughts Prius c Danny and Russell offer comments and take questions from the panel
recorded February 8, 2012 Show Notes: Unintentionally limited edition Karmas? Fisker announces layoffs http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-fisker-layoff-20120206,0,... Bad fed bill (just one of the many) http://dc.streetsblog.org/2012/01/27/house-transportation-bill-a-march-o... This is the best we can do? Super bowl car commercials (please try to watch all ten) http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2012/02/the-top-10-car-super-bowl-xlv... here's another take on it http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/02/the-dogs-of-the-super-bowl/#mor... my favorite didn't run during the game http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/ok-go-smacks-1157-instruments-chevy-sonic-... This is what people want, why won't carmakers offer it? http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/devium/dash-the-smart-phone-car-stereo Honda loses in small claims http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1072475_woman-wins-suit-against-hond...
The below is a recording of the Prius c press conference and technical session recorded January 30th, 2012 in La Jolla, California. This was the first event to release this information about the Prius c. You can view a video review of the technical session and a driving review of the Prius c at: http://www.youtube.com/priuschatdotcom/
Recorded on Groundhog Day, February 2, 2012 SHOW NOTES: tony http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/01/chevrolet-volts-first-year-sa... patrick http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/01/bevx-20120129.html#more jason http://gas2.org/2012/02/02/stanford-researchers-working-wireless-on-road... SPECIAL GUEST: Daniel Gray Interview http://www.mpgomatic.com/ MAIN TOPICS Prius plug-in http://www.plugincars.com/2012-toyota-prius-plug-hybrid-fuel-economy-rat... http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-02/toyota-sees-plug-in-prius-ex... Tesla model S pricing http://www.teslamotors.com/models/options
What Drives Us celebrates its second anniversary with an awesome panel and a great discussion. recorded January 25, 2012 Show Notes: TWO MINUTE NEWS TOPICS: Tony Dingos stole my baby http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/01/25/woman-claims-neighbors-energy-... Linda There's an app for that http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1072094_onstar-to-help-2012-chevy-vo... Patrick Link bait http://www.plugincars.com/2012-plug-sales-already-flop-111651.html MAIN TOPICS: Issa burning witches http://green.autoblog.com/2012/01/25/gm-ceo-stands-up-for-chevy-volt-in-... http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/business/republicans-charge-delay-in-v... just because I want to make fun of this http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/17/toyota-prius-camper-conversion-has-us... Tesla "superchargers" http://green.autoblog.com/2012/01/24/tesla-in-final-stages-of-model-s-pr... Active-E reservations begin http://www.plugincars.com/how-reserve-your-bmw-activee-electric-coupe-11...