ecoTEC Episode 329: VW Invests in Rivian, Hyundai INSTER EV, NZ Emissions Rise

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00:00 - Start
00:17 - Welcome
00:23 Volkswagen invests in Rivian, as pair establish a joint-venture for software-defined vehicles
01:10 - North American launch of Volvo EX30 pushed back until 2025
02:04 - Fisker owners establish non-profit to keep their cars running
02:53 - Mate Rimac launches Verne - a Robotaxi firm
03:44 - Consumer Reports details its latest list of used cars to avoid (including EVs)
04:30 - Tesla’s Cost Advantage shines through in latest BoA report
05:29 - Ford confirms Long Beach as home for its new EV skunkworks
06:20 - Hyundai unveils new INSTER EV
07:13 - Emissions in Aotearoa NZ increase as anti-EV laws make themselves felt
08:17 - New study suggests Kiwis are excited about wirelessly-charging EVs
09:16 - Visit Our Buyer’s GUide!
09:39 - Rivian, Ford, celebrate wins at Pikes Peak
10:30 - North American EV debuts a restomod Hummer EV that’s more Efficient than the GMC version
11:37 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
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@ZoneKei 14 күн бұрын

This video really needs citations. I assume that tailpipe emissions thing is true but I'd like to read into it.

@kevinbarry1311 14 күн бұрын

That also means NOT TAX PAYER FUNDED

@williamquemuel7824 12 күн бұрын

According to Bloomberg News (July 1), JD Power just did a report on EVs. Below is a clip of the news article: “But the pure EV makers scored low on the quality rankings. Tesla and Rivian both had 266 problems per 100 vehicles, while Polestar had the most of any of the brands, at 316 problems per 100 vehicles. EVs in general have lower quality than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. While EVs have fewer parts to break down, they also tend to be loaded with new technology that can go wrong, Hanley said. In fact, he said, EV owners “are experiencing problems that are of a severity level high enough for them to take their new vehicle into the dealership at a rate three times higher than that of gas-powered-vehicle owners.”

@eldridgep2 14 күн бұрын

BYD outsold Tesla in Q4 '23 and isn't far behind in Q1 '24 and their sales are increasing year on year whilst Tesla's sales have declined comparing Q1 figures for '23 and '24. Saying Tesla "dominate" EV sales is a bit strong. It's certainly very western biased.

@kevinbarry1311 14 күн бұрын

As a New Zealander this idea that EV is the only way to go is clearly stupid. If you want to the so call clean emissions than walk and don't expect other road users to pay your EV costs. And yes EV will be my next car so long as it is comparable to a ICE car in costs including Depreciation and insurance costs.

@Chris.Davies 9 күн бұрын

Hyundai Casper (Inster is a horrible name!) is a fantastic little car. By far the coolest mini-SUV ever made. Robotaxis are insane garbage. If you allow a car to drive you, you're an idiot. Harm? Hilarious stuff. NZ has taken the only logical stance: EVs must sink or swim solely on their merits - and nothing more. The government MUST collect the same amount of taxes from cars and drivers, and that means making EVs pay their own way, by way of RUC (cents per klick) and no rebates or cash incentives. Those were purest insanity!

@luckylenny 13 күн бұрын

I see the first $1 bill going from VW to Rivian in the form of convertible debt. Then Rivian transfers all of its know-how to VW. Then why would VW bother with the $4 bill of additional investment? Wouldn't VW already have everything it needed from Rivian? I think some investors are making too much of this nothing deal. Rivian's impending bankruptcy is still on track. In 1Q24, Rivian lost $1.4 bill. Rivian has never stated they'll ever become profitable. As long as Rivian keeps losing around $5.6 bill/yr, bankruptcy is coming fast

@paulchristian8261 13 күн бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me how politicians can screw things up! As a owner of an i3 BMW EV in New Zealand I now have to pay the NZ government $87.40 for every 1000kms I travel on NZ roads. This is approx 300% more than what an equivalent petrol powered car pays the government. The result is that new EV car sales have collapsed to just 1/3 rd of what they were prior the tax which causes more pollution because it is now cheaper to operate petrol powered cars. There are no incentives to own an EV in NZ and it really grates to have to pay the same road user tax as a 3.5 ton diesel truck. NZ politians are nuts.

@Chris.Davies 9 күн бұрын

You can't math. Stop now, please. Petrol price is mostly tax. EVs MUST sink or swim without subsidies. Plain and simple. Don't you remember the very painful period in NZ when we got rid of all agricultural subsidies? Yeah - subsidies ruin markets, and skew manufacturing badly.

@samwilson5158 3 сағат бұрын

@@Chris.Davies can't math? 300% is hyperbole but it *is* mathematical fact that RUC is punishing EVs. MBIE gives me 77.4c/L for tax on yesterdays $2.65 91 price. RUC is too high when I pay more to drive a Jap Kei 1080kg EV than my 2013 junk hatchback burning 9L/100 and weighing hundreds of kilos more. With those prices total tax for 1000K of 91 is $69.6 but I guess I just cop it sweat that the same thing in a vastly less damaging car powered by the sun costs me $7 for the privilege. Its a disgrace.

@lowtech_1 14 күн бұрын

The average kiwi drives a 14yr old car. There taxes went up, they payed for road repairs. While the wealthy urban professionals, got big subsidises, and payed nothing toward road repair. This is what they call "the just transition". 😢.