Episode 973 • • 1:32:19 - 1:36:20
973: Exit on the Floor
Electric Vehicle Energy Efficiency, Austin Tech Culture
A technical discussion explores whether electric vehicles actually save money when accounting for power plant generation and grid loss. The hosts argue that EVs are heavily subsidized and may not be more efficient than modern internal combustion engines. They also mention the specialized training EMTs require to safely disable high-voltage batteries in crashed Priuses and Teslas.