Audio-only version:
Listen to “Autoline This Week #2607 – Toyota’s Chief Scientist Lays Out Its EV Strategy” on Spreaker.

Internet Premiere: 03/23 @ 10:30am ET
Detroit Public TV: 03/31 @ 10:30am ET

PANEL:
Gill Pratt, Chief Scientist, Toyota
John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Gill Pratt, Toyota’s Chief Scientist, says we’re going to hear a lot more about the company’s move into electric cars. Up to now Toyota’s public statements have focused on hybrids and fuel cells. But it’s been quietly developing EVs behind the scenes. And now it’s ready to talk about them. Gill Pratt lays out Toyota’s strategy on solid state batteries, recycling, EV platforms, EV manufacturing and more.

Follow us on social media:

Thanks to our partner, the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit.
To learn more about Canada’s unparalleled environment to
develop the mobility technologies of the future,
click here & contact us at DTROTTD@international.gc.ca

Subscribe to the free podcast:

Audio-only version:
Listen to “Autoline This Week #2606 – EV Battery Cost Falling To $50-60/kWh” on Spreaker.

Internet Premiere: 03/16 @ 2:30pm ET
Detroit Public TV: 03/24 @ 10:30am ET

PANEL:
Tal Sholklapper, Voltaiq
Chad Kirchner, EVPulse.com
John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Batteries for electric cars are extremely expensive. But Tal Sholklapper, the CEO of Voltaiq, a battery design consultancy, says that cost is coming down fast, and will soon reach $50-60 per kilowatt-hour. That’s about half of what it is now, and that would give EVs cost parity with piston powered cars and trucks. He also talks about battery recycling, a potential raw material shortage and other topics. Chad Kirchner from EVPulse.com also joins the discussion.

Follow us on social media:

Thanks to our partner, the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit.
To learn more about Canada’s unparalleled environment to
develop the mobility technologies of the future,
click here & contact us at DTROTTD@international.gc.ca

Subscribe to the free podcast:

Audio-only version:
Listen to “Autoline This Week #2605 – Auto Shows Can Really Help Sell EVs” on Spreaker.

Internet Premiere: 03/07 @ 8:00am ET
Detroit Public TV: 03/13 @ 10:30am ET

PANEL:
Steve Bruyn, Foresight Research
Brian Armstead, NACTOY Juror
Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press
John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Despite the perception that auto shows are losing their appeal, Foresight Research says the public is just as interested in auto shows as it ever was. Moreover, people are hungry to learn more about electric vehicles and auto shows are the perfect place to learn more about them–especially when that includes ride-and-drives. Auto shows are an effective way to reach consumers without the sales pressure they’ll run into at a dealership.

Follow us on social media:

Thanks to our partner, the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit.
To learn more about Canada’s unparalleled environment to
develop the mobility technologies of the future,
click here & contact us at DTROTTD@international.gc.ca

Subscribe to the free podcast: