Navigating the ‘Wild West’ of EV Charging Leave a comment
Electrical Autos are having an actual second. Individuals by and huge favor EVs as a result of they’re greener, quieter, and infrequently extra enjoyable to drive than gasoline vehicles. However one sticking level within the EV revolution is charging. There are extra charging stations now than there have ever been, however it’s nonetheless not sufficient. And the way these stations are distributed could make driving lengthy distances in an EV really feel like a little bit of a raffle.
This week on Gadget Lab, WIRED workers author Aarian Marshall joins the present to speak in regards to the state of EV charging, the sentiments of “charging nervousness,” and whether or not individuals actually need to fret all that a lot about these EV battery fires within the information.
Present Notes
Learn Aarian’s story on the present state of EV charging costs. Aarian writes for WIRED about all issues electrical automobile and transportation associated.
Suggestions
Aarian recommends three different episodes of PJ Vogt’s Search Engine podcast that includes Ezra Klein as a visitor. Mike recommends Agnes Varda’s movie The Gleaners and I from the 12 months 2000. Lauren is out this week.
Aarian Marshall may be discovered on social media @AarianMarshall. Lauren Goode is @LaurenGoode. Michael Calore is @snackfight. Bling the principle hotline at @GadgetLab. The present is produced by Boone Ashworth (@booneashworth). Our theme music is by Solar Keys.
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