iLikeBatteries

Mike and Jeff share the second half of our interview with Matt Lamontagne of Leo & Son's Automotive in Lawrence, MA. This time we explore an issue with a Lexus RX400h; why people seek out Matt's expertise; Cybertruck wiper blade ideas; Kia EV-9 cool features; Matt discusses his teaching about hybrids and EVs; charge port location and charging issues; VTL tricks.

Jeff and Mike are joined once again by Matt Lamontagne of Leo & Son's Automotive in Lawrence, MA. Matt tells us about his new EV9, and the fate of the Mach-E; more about Leo & Sons services; discussion of dual & tri motor EVs; Tesla's charging "trick"; a mechanic's opinion of hub motors in EVs; EVs eat tires; EV maintenance items you might not think of.

How Fast is Fast?; Today Mike and Jeff host Jingyi Chen, Head of Battery at Breathe Battery Technologies. Learn how Breathe Charge and Breathe Life enable better battery charging and discharging performance. 

Jeff and Mike discuss DeepDrive's EV motor yielding 20% more efficienc; a lesson about EV drivetrains; battery market cap; Mike's EcoFlow River battery woes...revisited; a walk down memory lane.

Mike and Jeff discuss some more details about Mike's battery shed; swappable toaster batteries?; Prologium's lithium ceramic battery; EcoFlow's Power Hat; Bluetti gets into home power; the Flint Paper Battery; Another snow blower for Jeff

Jeff and Mike ring in 2025 by discussing a Stanford study about "lunatic EV driving"; a lovely note from a listener; Mike's EcoFlow River woes!

Mike and Jeff close out their fifth year of iLikeBatteries! Jeff's SnowJoe battery update; Jeff's new EGO show thrower; Mike finds a deal; Charging options Jeff missed during his Ionic 5 rental; CCA vs NACS charging standards; what about renting an EV from Turo?; are you wanting to start a podcast?; Stats and a Thank You.

Jeff takes Mike on a ride describing his adventures renting a Hyundai Ionic 5 in Charlotte, NC. If you're thinking of renting an EV, you'll want to pay extra attention to this episode!

Mike and Jeff discuss CATL introduction of the first hybrid battery that combines two chemisties; EREVs and PHEVs explained; Battery Innovations of 2024; Deck the Halls with battery powered lights.

Jeff and Mike discuss the possibility of running a WORX leaf mulcher off of an EcoFlow River; Jeff's SnowJoeWoe; People batteries?; Sand Batteries?; Hidden Dangers of Flooded EVs; AI helping with battery recycling?