Congress Sledgehammers EVs, Tesla’s Brand Destruction & New Toyota RAV4

Congress Sledgehammers EVs, Tesla’s Brand Destruction & New Toyota RAV4

49:09 May 23, 2025
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Patrick and Tim kick off the show by discussing Toyota’s hybrid-only 2026 Toyota RAV4 and why it’s so huge for getting people into electrified vehicles. They recap Elon Musk’s media tour this week and fact-check his claim that Tesla sales are seeing a major rebound. They also dive into a brand reputation poll that did not turn out great for the EV brand.Finally, the guys explain why America’s EV industry is headed for a slowdown thanks to Trump’s tax bill and other policies.Further reading: The 2026 RAV4 Hybrid Bloomberg Interview with Elon Musk Axios brand reputation poll Congress Sledgehammers The EV Industry
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