The Rise of Waymo and the Fall of AFEELA

The Rise of Waymo and the Fall of AFEELA

Author: 918Digital March 29, 2026 Duration: 16:12

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In this episode of Kilowatt, Bodie breaks down the latest developments in the EV world, highlighting both progress and growing pains across the industry. He discusses Tesla and Elon Musk teasing a mysterious new vehicle while speculation builds around production numbers. The episode also dives into Waymo’s rapid growth in autonomous ride-hailing, including its expanding partnership with Uber. On the flip side, Bodhi covers setbacks from Honda and Sony Honda Mobility, as the AFEELA project appears to stall. He also explores the need for affordable EVs in the U.S., including the intriguing idea of rebadging the Leapmotor A10 as a modern budget option. The episode wraps with a preview of the next show, featuring a motorsports perspective on EVs.


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