The InEVitable

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  • Welcome to The InEVitable! Join MotorTrend’s Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman each week as they explore the future of mobility, the future of the car, and the future of transportation! Where are we going, and how will we get there? Each week, the guys are joined by special guests ranging from celebrities, industry leaders, and car crazy folks. Charge up & join us!
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Episodes
  • Why America Is Struggling with EVs with MotorTrend's Mexico Editor Miguel Cortina
    Jan 9 2025

    MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with MotorTrend's Mexico Editor, Miguel Cortina! Miguel talks about the success of his TWO documentaries for MotorTrend - "China's Big Bet On Mexico" & "Why America Is Struggling With EVs".

    0:35 - Question of the Day: Concerns About EV Charging Infrastructure.
    3:24 - About today's guest: MotorTrend's Mexico Editor.
    6:45 - Miguel's Documentary Success.
    11:20 - The Rise of Chinese Automakers in Mexico.
    18:22 - Viral Success of Jonny's article, "You're Being Lied To About EVs".
    25:52 - "Why America Is Struggling with EVs" Documentary.
    29:00 - Engaging with Politicians on EV Policies.
    36:52 - The Recycling Revolution in EVs.
    39:36 - Understanding the Grid and EV Adoption.
    42:24 - The Supply Chain Dilemma: Minerals Processing In the U.S.
    45:58 - What's In Your Battery?
    48:13 - Public Policy and the EV Landscape.
    53:16 - NEVI Infrastructure Bill.
    55:42 - The Role of Charging Infrastructure.
    01:00:20 - Consumer Perspectives on EVs: Convenience & Price.
    01:04:52 - Lessons From Creating The Docs.
    01:06:08 - Are EVs InEVitable?

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Designing For The Future with GM's Brian Smith
    Jan 2 2025

    MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with GM's Director of Advanced Design in California, Brian Smith! Brian discusses his 30 years of designing for GM, the Future of Cadillac EVs, Formula 1, Lessons from Chinese EVs, Autonomy, innovations in user experience, and more!

    0:43 - Jaguar's Type 00 Concept Unveiled.
    6:07 - Brian's Background in Car Design.
    13:19 - Favorite Projects Over the Years: The Cadillac Sixteen Concept
    19:30 - Cadillac Coupes?
    22:16 - Rebranding EVs.
    26:56 - The Celestic: Cadillac's Flagship EV.
    34:42 - The Evolution of Electric Vehicles at GM.
    39:00 - Designing for the Future: Balancing Digital and Analog.
    46:47 - Jaguar's Rebranding and the Future of Luxury Cars.
    52:30 - Cadillac's Bold Moves in the EV Market.
    53:43 - Formula 1.
    59:30 - Radical Look of the Silverado & Sierra EV.
    01:01:24 - The Impact of Chinese EVs on Global Design.
    01:04:12 - Innovations in User Experience and Technology.
    01:08:52 - Looking Ahead: What’s Next for GM and Cadillac.
    01:11:33 - Resistance to EVs.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Balancing the Transition of Powertrain with Dimitris Psillakis, President & CEO Mercedes-Benz North America
    Dec 26 2024

    MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz North America, Dimitris Psillakis! Dimitris discusses the E-Class winning MotorTrend's 2025 Car of the Year, the Introduction of the Electric G-Class, current hurdles for EV adoption, Level 3 Autonomous Driving with Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot, Formula 1, innovations in AI, and how to balance the transition to the Software Defined Vehicle era!

    0:41 - About our guest, Dimitris Psillakis.
    5:09 - Celebrating the E-Class: MotorTrend's 2025 Car of the Year!
    7:26 - The Electric G-Class: A New Era of Off-Roading.
    16:42 - Narrative Change in EV adoption.
    19:46 - Changing Customer Mindsets: From Range Anxiety to Charge Anxiety.
    25:31 - Balancing the Transition to Software Defined Vehicles.
    35:32 - Level 3 Autonomous Driving with Mercedes-Benz's Drive Pilot.
    40:08 - Performance and Electrification in AMG.
    46:54 - The Impact of Formula 1 on Sales.
    52:40 - Transitioning from Lewis Hamilton to New Drivers.
    55:20 - Challenges of the Mercedes-AMG ONE.
    58:07 - AI Innovations.
    01:03:00 - Brand Value in Global Markets.
    01:04:20 - Personal Insights and Future Directions.

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    1 hr and 11 mins

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