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Front RowMusician Martin Carthy on retiring from performing liveFolk musician Martin Carthy speaks about his long career and about his recent decision to retire from live performance following a diagnosis of late-onset Alzheimer's Disease; As a major retrospective of the work of Gwen John goes on display at National Museum Cardiff, the exhibition's curator Lucy Wood and historian of visual culture Becca Voelcker discuss this formidable and fascinating modernist. 77-year-old curator Alison Luchs of the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC has gone viral with her social media videos in which she speaks to Gen Z in their own language. She speaks...
2026-02-0442 min
Batteries IncludedMercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Gets Green Light,Smoke Show EnsuesIn this episode, with special guest John Voelcker:
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe gets the green light
Where is America’s $15,000 EV?
Driving Lucid Gravity down the entire East Coast
2025-11-291h 26
Directly Current: The EV Politics PodcastJohn Voelcker on Hybrids, Cheap EVs, and Detroit's ProblemsJohn Voelcker has been reporting on EVs and hybrids for longer than almost anyone. The editor in chief of Green Car Reports for almost a decade, and now a frequent freelancer for magazines like Car and Driver and websites like InsideEVs, John is an engineer by training who has reported on major developments like General Motor's turnaround on producing batteries as well as the formation of the IONNA national charging network.Max and John go over
The history of hybrids from the Prius to today and the complexities and problems with "plug-in" models
The state of the US...
2025-09-3038 minBatteries IncludedNew Nissan Leaf Has Landed, And We Drive The Kia EV4This week, with special guest John Voelcker:• The debut of the new Nissan Leaf• Driving the Kia EV4• Federal EV tax proposal dies, lease loophole closingMuch, much more!
2025-06-201h 39Directly Current: The EV Politics PodcastTesla in the Crosshairs (with Andrew Lambrecht)Andrew Lambrecht owns a Tesla Model 3, freelance writes for several EV publications, and is a graduating engineering student who's interned at startups like Lucid Motors. Max speaks to him to get a sense of where Tesla lies as a company in 2025 amidst a chaotic and unpredictable CEO, global headwinds, an aging product lineup, and revolt among some of its most formerly loyal customers.While we've explored the polling data behind this at EV Politics (and will continue to do so!) it's worth hearing from an educated expert on the company and someone invested in its product on where...
2025-04-1541 min
Grid ConnectionsTariffs, EV Adoption & The Future of Charging: John Voelcker Breaks It DownSummaryWhat do new tariffs mean for EV prices? Are plug-in hybrids a real solution or just a loophole? And how is EV charging evolving with networks like Ionna? In this episode of Grid Connections, veteran automotive journalist John Voelcker breaks down the latest shifts in the auto industry. We dive into how tariffs are reshaping supply chains, whether automakers are truly committed to affordable EVs, and the future of public charging—including how Ionna's new network could change the game. If you're an EV enthusiast, policy watcher, or just curious about the future of transportation, this episode is...
2025-03-131h 14
Driven Car ReviewsChevrolet Silverado EV RST Goes The DistanceWith a bladder busting range of 440 miles, the impressive 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST packs a punch. It's all here- Fast 350kW charging, dual motor 4WD, 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, four wheel steering, air suspension, vehicle-to-home power ability and Super Cruise. Quiet, comfortable and surprisingly nimble there's a lot to like... so long as you have $96,500 to spare for a pickup truck. Tom Voelk and John Voelcker team up and spend a day with the Silverado EV. They have some thoughts to share, especially about the new interface. Tom attended a press event sponsored by General Motors. Opinions remain...
2024-10-1509 min
Driven Car Reviews2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is Electrification for the (Normal) PeopleEVs cost less to operate, fuel at home and can be fun to drive. Chevrolet adds something radical with the new Equinox EV- normalcy. It's a compact SUV with loads of room and 319 miles of reach, practically eliminating range anxiety. Can Chevy appeal to the masses? It just might with a starting price of $35,000 before any tax credits. Tom Voelk teams up with Car and Driver contributing editor John Voelcker in Detroit, MI to find out. They drive a mid-level front-wheel drive 2LT with Super Cruise and check out life without Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Tom attended a...
2024-10-1415 min
The Bunker – News without the nonsenseElectric cars – Why do right-wingers hate them?All new cars sold in Britain will be electric by 2030 if we stick to Government plans. But instead of cheering for decarbonisation, our right-wing press pumps out a steady series of angry hit pieces against electric vehicles. What’s really going on? Is demand for electric cars really plummeting? Is the technology really falling short? And what have the right wing got against electric cars anyway? Automotive journalist and electric car specialist John Voelcker talks us through a culture war on the highway. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 spon...
2024-10-1034 min
Grid ConnectionsJohn Voelcker of Tempting Fate Tours and Contributing Editor Car & DriverJohn Voelcker joins us again to discuss recent quarterly EV sales and the growth of the EV market. He mentions that EV sales continue to rise despite the headlines, and he predicts that EVs will make up 10% of the market by the end of the year. He also talks about the introduction of GM's Ultium vehicles and his experience driving the Chevy Blazer EV, Silverado EV, Equinox EV, Cadillac Lyric, and GMC Hummer EV. The conversation then shifts to the Tesla Cybertruck and its potential adoption by traditional truck buyers. They also discuss the challenges of charging infrastructure and...
2024-07-171h 00
Out of Spec PodcastJohn Voelcker Talks "How GM's Ultium Electric Car Revolution Went Off The Rails" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-2445 min
Grid ConnectionsJohn VoelckerSummaryJohn Volcker, Contributing Editor to Car & Driver (and one of the co-hosts of Tempting Fate Tours), discusses his background in EV journalism and the auto industry's transition to electric vehicles. He shares his insights on the perception of EVs and the factors that have contributed to their acceptance. Along with discussing some of the current trends in the industry. TakeawaysThe EV transition is unstoppable, but still face hurdles in the short term and it will take time to reach widespread adoption.John recaps his recent experience with Lucid Motors' new SUV shows l...
2024-02-141h 08
Cars & Culture with Jason SteinEpisode 137: Car & Driver Writer, EV Expert John VoelckerCar & Driver Writer, EV Expert John Voelcker
2024-01-2651 min
Autoline After HoursAAH #648 - EV Battery Recycling: Pitfalls and PossibilitiesTOPIC: EV Battery Recycling; PANEL: David Klanecky, CEO, Cirba Solutions; John Voelcker, Car and Driver; Sean McElroy, Autoline.tv; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
2023-05-1958 min
Driving with DunneBoom! Pop! Battery Lockup. John Voelcker On Some Unpleasant Fast-Charging MomentsIn late 2022 and early 2023, customers from Ford, Rivian and Bolt separately reported an unusual and slightly terrifying experience while fast charging their vehicles. In the middle of their charge sessions, customers recalled hearing a large boom, then a pop. Seconds later, their charging stopped and their battery ceased to work. Tow trucks were summoned to take their vehicles to the nearest service center. EV expert John Voelcker joins us today to go deeper into what exactly happened. And he sheds light on why we are still far away from a good experience at most public fast-charting locations in America. What...
2023-03-0944 minAutoline After HoursAAH #631 - Canada’s Top Secret Project To Make EVsTOPIC: Project Arrow; PANEL: Flavio Volpe, Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association; John Voelcker, Car and Driver; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
2023-01-201h 11
Car Show! with Eddie AltermanRound Three: EVs with John VoelckerIn this episode, Eddie and Green Car Reports’ John Voelcker evaluate four industry-leading EVs: the Ford F-150 Lightning, BMW i4 M50, Hyundai Ioniq5, and the Cadillac Lyriq. Then we take the winner out for an electric-powered spin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-12-1447 min
Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ PodcastResident Electric Vehicle Expert, John Voelcker, Talks the Best and Worst EV's of 2022John Voelcker, our resident EV expert, joins us on this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ Podcast for a 2022 year end update on what's happening in the world of electric vehicles. We talk about favorites like the Lucid Air and Hyundai G80 Electrified, along with some of his not-so-favorites, which we'll let him tell you about. He then recounts a hilarious ride along experience in the Porsche Cayman GT4 E-performance race car, and even touches on that new Toyota Prius that everyone seems to be talking about!
2022-12-0657 minCar Show! with Eddie AltermanCar Show Season Two: The TournamentCar Show will return on November 30 with a 5-episode tournament to determine Eddie’s highly subjective pick for best car of the year. We’re not just talking about performance and spec sheets though – these cars will become future classics, the ones historians and anthropologists will wax on about. Featuring guest judges Matt Farah, Elana Scherr, John Voelcker, Ezra Dyer, Malcolm Gladwell and more. May the best car win!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-11-2802 min
China EVs & MoreMAX Episode #10 - John Voelcker, Contributing Editor - Car and DriverIn this latest MAX episode, Tu & Lei chat with John Voelcker, one of the most well-known & respected US journos and one of the first to cover hybrids and EVs in the US while he was Editor in Chief of Green Car Reports for over 9 years.John talks about car reviews, EV test drives, domestic & foreign competition, China EV Inc coming to the US and his newest venture, the Tempting Fate Tours.
2022-10-261h 01
AI Auto PodcastS3E64: How to overcome frustrations and uncertainties of public EV chargingIn this episode, we are in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with journalist John Voelcker and Matt Teske, founder and CEO of Chargeway, a company which has the solution for drivers who are experiencing how poorly information about public EV charging is being presented by auto car manufacturers and the energy sector alike. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2022-10-2119 min
Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ PodcastJohn Voelcker talks EVs, Efficiency and Road Trippin' on this weeks Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ PodcastWith gas prices seemingly climbing by the minute, used car prices in the stratosphere, and what seems like a mass shortage of parts supplies throughout the industry, we here at Hemmings decided to bring back a voice of reason, and one of our favorite people to the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ podcast. John Voelcker edited Green Car Reports for nine years, publishing more than 12,000 articles on hybrids, electric cars, and other low- and zero-emission vehicles, which means he knows a thing or two about efficiency. On the flip side, he's also a rabid enthusiast who recently took a...
2022-03-1557 minDriving with DunneChelsea Sexton and John Voelcker. Warning: Why Dodgy Charging Might Crush Enthusiasm For Electric VehiclesHow is charging your car different from pulling up at a gas station? Is anybody taking care of the customer (and customer safety) at those dark out-of-the-way public charging stations? And why is Tesla several times better than everyone else when it comes to the charging experience? In this episode of Driving With Dunne, we get together with two highly respected experts in electric vehicles: Chelsea Sexton and John Voelker. Chelsea has been there for the very beginning of EVs in America. She was deeply involved in America's very first electric vehicle, the EV1. Later she was featured in the...
2022-02-0257 minOut of Spec PodcastJohn Voelcker (Contributing Editor, Car & Driver)We are joined by John Voelcker, contributing editor at Car & Driver and long-time editor a Green Car Reports. We learn of the challenges and excitement of early EVs entering the market half a century ago and what it was like to cover unique vehicles from a seasoned journalist perspective. We also dive into the unique character of BMW i3, Chevy Bolt and Volt, and even what character means for EVs going forward. Find us on all of the places! Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ YouTube: https://www.yo...
2022-01-171h 06
Car Stuff PodcastThe Year in EVs, Road Trip RidesHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell open the show with a chat about their test vehicles for their respective holiday road trips: the Audi Q5 Sportback, Subaru Outback Wilderness, and the new-for-2022 Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid. John Voelcker, former Editor-in-Chief of greencarreports.com and current contributing editor to Car and Driver, joins the show to give us his take on the electric-vehicle news of 2021, and the state of the EV market moving forward. Tom has a true-or-false quiz on the Dodge Challenger and the state of Wisconsin for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs...
2021-12-3154 min
Fixing the FutureSolving the Electric Vehicle Charging ConundrumLike a lot of people, you may be thinking about trading in your car. Me too. The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. And yet, what about recharging? What’s it like going from, say Pittsburgh to New York’s Hudson Valley—a trip that doesn’t even have a solid cellular connection? What about a road trip my partner to Yosemite and back? And even locally, how do you charge up if you live in a townhouse or apartment? Without a driveway and a garage, can you se...
2021-10-2636 minDriving with DunneJohn Voelcker on the European Electric Car OffensiveEurope edged ahead of China to become the world's leading market for electric cars in the first half of 2020. Mercedes, BMW, JLR, Audi, Porsche, VW, Polestar and Volvo are bringing a small army of new electric models to market. How do the E-tron, i-Pace, Taycan, EQC and Recharge rate in terms of looks, handling, range, charging convenience and connectivity. And when will they catch up to Tesla? This week's guest, the inimitable electric car expert John Voelcker, takes us on a tour.
2020-09-1642 minAutoline After HoursAAH #512 - EV Insights From The Southwest Research InstituteGUEST: Ian Smith, Southwest Research InstituteTOPICS:- VW Diesel Scandal: Will It Ever End?- Doctor Data- May Sales: Better Than a Stick in the Eye- VW and Ford: Will The Agreement to Work Together Widen?PANEL:- John Voelcker, Freelance- Gary Vasilash, autobeatonline.com- John McElroy, Autoline.tv
2020-06-051h 05
Fast ForwardOutlook on EV Adoption - Greg Lindsay chats with John Voelcker and Loren McDonaldEpisode 64. Continuing our examination of EVs, Greg Lindsay sits down with John Voelcker, a provider of global auto industry analysis, and Loren McDonald, content marketer and EV analyst, to discuss the rapidly approaching future of electric vehicles across the world. Greg also chats with Jonah Bliss about how the EV ecosystem will fare during and after the coronavirus crisis.
2020-05-0436 minCar Stuff PodcastElectric Car Myths Debunked, 2021 GMC YukonHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell open the show with a chat about the forthcoming introduction of the 2021 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL full-size SUVs. We then discuss Jill's test vehicle this week: the 2020 Genesis G70. John Voelcker, former Editor-in-Chief and current principle contributor to greencarreports.com, calls in to discuss his article "Busting 7 of the Most Common Myths About Electric Cars," as well as what the future holds for EV technology and infrastructure. Damon quizzes Tom and Jill on the bottom-line sticker prices of two luxury crossover SUVs that recently passed through the Consumer...
2019-12-2753 minAutoline After HoursAAH #487 - Ford Mustang Mach-E: Adding Another Pony to the Stable01:28 - Dave Pericak, Global Director, Ford Icons, Ford28:02 - Chris Walter, Exterior Design Manager, Mustang Mach-E, Ford52:00 - Journalist ImpressionsPANEL:John Voelcker, Freelance; Eric Noble, The CARLAB; Bob Gritzinger, Wards Intelligence; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
2019-11-201h 18
The Film Comment PodcastThe Rep Report #9Welcome to another edition of the Rep Report, our regular roundup of retrospectives, repertory cinema, and other film series in New York. This week, we focus on the series Another Country: Outsider Visions of America, currently running at Film at Lincoln Center. The program looks at America through the eyes of a wide range of artists born abroad: Chantal Akerman (News from Home) Lars Von Trier (Dogville), John Woo (Face-Off), Jane Campion (In the Cut), and many more. Each filmmaker brings something distinctive and personal to America’s inspiring myths and its strange, wonderful, as well as brutal realities. To di...
2019-08-071h 00
The Plug In America ShowJohn Voelcker on Electric Car Trends, Policy UncertaintyGreen Car Reports ‘ John Voelcker talks with Bob about what could be positive trends in electric car sales, as well as some uncertain times ahead, like questions about the transition of the Environmental Protection Agency and potential impacts on EV makers, consumers, and more. Guest: John Voelcker Guest’s contact information: John Voelcker Green[...]
2017-02-1541 minThe Plug In America ShowJohn Voelcker on Electric Car Trends, Policy UncertaintyGreen Car Reports ‘ John Voelcker talks with Bob about what could be positive trends in electric car sales, as well as some uncertain times ahead, like questions about the transition of the Environmental Protection Agency and potential impacts on EV makers, consumers, and more. Guest: John Voelcker Guest’s contact information: John Voelcker Green[...]
2017-02-1541 min
Green Divas: Green Dude StuffGreen Dude John Voelcker on the state of Green DrivingGreat conversation with Green Dude John Voelcker, Editor-in-Chief of GreenCarReports.com. A lot to catch up on, including how the new administration could impact progress on alternative fuel vehicles.
2017-02-1423 min
Autoline This WeekAutoline This Week #2025: GM’s Mobility ManeuversEverywhere you turn these days, when the topic of automotive comes up mobility is not far behind. There’s so much expansion in that area alone, OEMs are taking it very seriously. In fact, General Motors has put Julia Steyn as the VP in charge of what it calls Urban Mobility. She joins us on Autoline THIS WEEK along with host John McElroy, Rebecca Lindland of Kelley Blue Book and John Voelcker of Green Car Reports to see what direction GM is going in the field.
2016-08-1126 min
Autoline This Week - VideoAutoline This Week #2025: GM’s Mobility ManeuversEverywhere you turn these days, when the topic of automotive comes up mobility is not far behind. There’s so much expansion in that area alone, OEMs are taking it very seriously. In fact, General Motors has put Julia Steyn as the VP in charge of what it calls Urban Mobility. She joins us on Autoline THIS WEEK along with host John McElroy, Rebecca Lindland of Kelley Blue Book and John Voelcker of Green Car Reports to see what direction GM is going in the field.
2016-08-1126 minAutoline This WeekAutoline This Week #2012: The EV EraElectrics were all the rage a few years ago. Nissan, Mitsubishi and Chevrolet, among others, gave consumers their first taste of gas free driving. But as manufacturers improved the performance of their internal combustion engines, electrics almost went into hibernation. But now, suddenly, they are de rigueur once again. Join John McElroy from the floor of the New York Auto Show as he discusses this electric resurrection with Salim Morsy from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, John Voelcker of High Gear Media and EV enthusiast Chelsea Sexton.
2016-04-1426 minAutoline This Week - VideoAutoline This Week #2012: The EV EraElectrics were all the rage a few years ago. Nissan, Mitsubishi and Chevrolet, among others, gave consumers their first taste of gas free driving. But as manufacturers improved the performance of their internal combustion engines, electrics almost went into hibernation. But now, suddenly, they are de rigueur once again. Join John McElroy from the floor of the New York Auto Show as he discusses this electric resurrection with Salim Morsy from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, John Voelcker of High Gear Media and EV enthusiast Chelsea Sexton.
2016-04-1426 min
The Green Divas Radio ShowMeltdown: Terror at the Top of the WorldA great show with a fascinating interview with Sabrina Shankman, who is a reporter for Inside Climate News and wrote Meltdown: Terror at the Top of the World about a hiker/explorer who was attacked by a polar bear. Also, get the latest green car news from John Voelcker fresh from the Detroit Auto show and a special Green Divas myEARTH360 report with Katherine Hayhoe. Listen up peeps!
2015-02-0857 min
Green Divas: Green Dude StuffGreen Dude John Voelcker NAIAS 2015The latest news in green cars and greener driving from green dude John Voelcker, who reports on the latest and greatest from the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and more.
2015-02-0814 min
The Green Divas Radio ShowGreen Divas Radio Show: Best Green Cars+John Voelcker, Sr. Editor GreenCarReports.com talks about the 5 finalists for Best Green Car of 2014. Foodie-Phile report on chia seeds, and a feature interview with Heather White, Exec. Director of Environmental Working Group on cleaning up our toxic world.
2013-11-071h 04
Cars, Trucks And BucksClean, Green Machines-Cars Trucks and Bucks: Green Car Reports John VoelckerA lot is going on these days with electric vehicles and hybrids, and we have a large and growing number of green vehicles to choose from. We'll talk about it with our guest John Voelcker, the editor of Green Car Reports.
2013-09-0500 minEV Wrap Up ShowThe EV wrap up show by the Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman will again interview John Voelcker from Green Car Reports.
2010-08-2430 minEV Wrap Up Show and Oil ShowdownJohn Voelcker from Green Car Reports and I will talk turkey about electric cars, plug-in hybrid electric cars, BP Oil spill and more.
2010-06-0230 min
Please Explain (The Leonard Lopate Show)Please Explain: Hybrid CarsAs gas prices rise, more consumers are turning to hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius. Find out how hybrid cars work, which ones are the most efficient, the potential risks to the owner and to pedestrians, and the future of hybrid cars -- especially the 100mpg hybrid plug-in vehicles. John Voelcker is an auto journalist, and Brad Berman is the editor of hybridcars.com.
Weigh in: We’d like to hear from recent converts to hybrids. How has your experience been? Have you noticed significant savings in fuel costs?
2008-05-1638 min