My podcast started with Sandy, and now he is back. Listen to the recent developments in the BEV market - Sandy Munro has been testing (and doing or planning teardowns - some insights shared on components and system engineering) the VW ID.4, Polestar 2 and Ford Mustang Mach E. He tells his verdicts and impressions - both on good and bad. One vehicle was a disappointment (but still with a lot of good features) and two were really good - which ones? And what rating does he gives his old employer (Ford)?

Shortly about Sandy Munro and his Munrolive channel:

“Don't miss your chance to take a step behind the doors of a world-renowned engineering and manufacturing consulting firm and get direct access to thoughts and insights from the man himself, Sandy Munro.” Text from Munrolive.

CHARGING - that is still a challenge…

And the acceleration of the death of the ICE age…(see also my previous article):

The quick transition speed should not be underestimated - remember in the 1900s the horse and carriage was removed in 5 years in New York, so what about ICE to BEV?2030 is a milestone, and the transition is going quicker than we think!

The future of mobility is inseparably coupled with the future of energy.

Innovation is more about psychology than technology, listen why…and what are the sources of energy in the future?

I believe even Sandy is starting to get convinced about electrical vehicles…

The US is also the prime market for pick-up trucks, so there’s going to be interesting times with the Cybertruck, Rivian and the Lightning. And what about the Hummer?

Further, the electrical vehicles need batteries - gigafactories are being built many places and the real crunch might be concerning minerals and chips.

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