Charge or Die
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Charge or Die
Charge or Die focuses on discussing the rapid changes coming through the automotive industry. From electrification of automobiles, charging solutions, segment changes, and more, all topics are fair game, and are explained in plain language. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brad Ysseldyke (@yssman) i...
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3/8/21 - The One Where I Try to Remember Three Weeks of News
There's lots to talk about from Ioniq, Stellantis, Ford, Mitsubishi and more!
2/15/21 - Brad Likes the EUV, and You Should Too!
Lots of new details for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt and EUV!
2/10/21 - A $25k Tesla, Again?
Audi spilled the beans on the E-Tron GT, Tesla is talking about a $25k model again, and what’s life like with a PHEV in single digit temps and a foot...
2/4/21 - Nissan FINALLY Shows Off the New Frontier!
After 15 years we have an all-new Frontier to talk about. Plus, Nissan also showed off the new Pathfinder, with significant improvements over the outg...
2/3/21 - GM is Going All Electric by 2035 (Some Restrictions Apply)
GM says they’re going all electric by 2035 - but what does that really mean? also, there’s a new Ford Raptor on the way for this summer!
1/27/21 - New Tesla, Not Quite the Same as the Old Tesla
There are some pretty big Model S changes on the way, GM has an official date for the Bolt EUV reveal, and a few thoughts on President Biden’s plan to...
1/18/21 - GM's ULTIUM SOLUTION
GM pulled back the curtain a little bit further on the Ultium project at CES last week, and boy, there was a ton to talk about! From final details on...
1/11/21 - EV News Happens on the Weekend
A ton of news dropped over the weekend when it comes to electric vehicles. Tesla announced a cheaper, rear-drive Model Y, NIO pulled the wraps off the...
Jeep’s All-New Grand Cherokee L is Ready for the Trail and the Target Parking Lot
Finally we have some details for the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, starting with the new long-wheelbase L model. New chassis and new interior point tow...
Norway - Leading the Way!
We’ve rebranded the podcast with a new focus on electrification, EVs, and so much more. What a better way to kick things off than talk about the news...
12/31/2020 - 2020 Was A Year for Cars?
There was good news, there was bad news, and then there was some other stuff. Wind things down with me, won’t you?
12/18/2020 - The One Where I Babble About the Mach-E
Reviews and other things are out regarding the Mach-E, and boy, things are good! But there's still some lingering questions out there...
12/14/2020 - Electric Jeeps Are Here
Hey there, been a while! New Wrangler 4xEs are on the way, VW ID news, the Ford Bronco Sport, truck sizing.... and some potential changes for 2021?
10/27/2020 - Crossovers 15 Years Ahead of Their Time
Have you thought about the RDX and CX-7 lately?
10/24/2020 - More Hummer EVs, Bronco Pricing, and Defender SUVOTY
More details for the Hummer EV have come out, how could they not mess it up? Bronco pricing is out, how does it stack up with the Wrangler and Defende...
10/20/2020 - There's a Hummer EV, and it's GOOD
GM pulled the wraps off their second Ultium project, the Hummer EV by GMC. It's huge, fast, and is maybe the coolest thing GM has done in a very long...
10/19/2020 - Tesla’s Lead Won’t Last
After reading a story about Tesla and their continued dominance in the EV sector, it’s important to remember that there’s a lot of money and experienc...
10/7/2020 - Volvo and Mercedes Have A Bunch of EVs Coming
Volvo has an EPA range for the new XC40 EV, as well as a new "affordable" model on the way. Mercedes is going through a bit of an identity crisis, but...
10/6/2020 - The One Where I Talk About the 2021 Nissan Rogue
First tests for the Rogue are out, and it's good! Is it the compact SUV to beat heading into the new year?
10/4/2020 - Toyota Hitting the Apex, VW's Taos Problem
There's a new hot Corolla in town, and it isn't that good? I've got mixed feelings about the forthcoming VW Taos, and remembering 20 years of BMW-owne...
9/24/2020 - The One About Pickups and EVs
A few more ramblings about the California BEV mandate, a disappointing 80th Anniversary Jeep lineup, and how insane the pickup market is.
9/23/2020 - Battery Day and the ID.4
Volkswagen has a new affordable EV crossover inbound, what's Tesla gonna do about it?
9/21/2020 - New Defender 90 Pricing, EV News this week
Wow, pricing for the Defender 90 slid under the radar! Tesla Battery Day is tomorrow, and the ID.4 gets announced later this week.
9/16/2020 - The Nissan Z Proto Concept and Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai delivered the goods with the all-new Tucson! While Nissan... Left us with more questions and a bit of a bad taste on the Z Proto/400Z
8/14/2020 - New Tremor, New Tucson
Ford dropped a surprise truck announcement early this morning, and Hyundai has a long awaited one tonight!
8/31/2020 - Scrap Story: Will Kandi Actually Sell Cars in the USA?
Kandi wants to sell you a $10,000 EV, but will anyone be buying them?
8/26/2020 - There's More EV News Beyond the One I Bought
I bought a 2011 Volt!
GM has two new EVs debuting in September, Lucid has some interesting EV chops going for it, Tesla talks a sub Model 3... m...
06/23/2020 - Back Away From the Edge?
Crossover news from Toyota and Ford, a modified Bronco info release date, and EV related news from BMW. Also, how’s the used EV market looking?
6/17/2020 - Choosing Your Own Dreamliner
COVID has pretty much ended air travel as we knew it, so what’s a family of four to do when planning a long distance trip? Let’s consider some of our...
Inter-Recession Vehicles: Notes and Trends
Some of the weird cars worth noting in this era, some of the trends that emerged from 2008-2020
Inter-Recession Vehicles: The Best and Worst
Part two of a three part series discussing the cars, crossovers, trucks and more of 2008-2020.
Inter-Recession Vehicles: Surprises and Disappointments
Looking back on vehicles from 2008-2020, there are a lot of weird surprises and disappointments. From the Chrysler 200 to the Chevrolet Sonic, what ca...
6/6/2020 - Going Full BMW
The new 4 Series is here and it looks terrible! News from Ford, GM, and more. Plus, a LENGTHY discussion of the new crossovers for 2020.
05/28/2020 - News! From Japan!
There are a bunch of new Nissans inbound, as well as an all new luxury sport sedan from Acura.
4/15/2020 - Remember the Mitsubishi Montero?
Some car news has happened! Updates from Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Toyota, Acura, and Cadillac. Plus, discussion of the new Mini Cooper SE, and the Mitsubi...
04/03/2020 - End of Week Headlines
More on car sales, incentives, and what's going on with motorsports.
03/30/2020 - An Isolated Episode
There has been some news outside of COVID-19 coverage, but we’ve got that too. A new Genesis, more on the new Defender.
3/19/2020 - The One About Cars and COVID-19
Lots of weird stuff going on, somewhere talk about cars instead. We’ve got a new Elantra inbound, some details about the new Land Cruiser, and talk ab...
3/9/2020 - Two New Fords and 11 GM EVs!
News has been pretty grim to start the week, so let’s talk about some cars instead! Two new Fords have emerged that are worth interest, a new compact...