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The electric vehicle revolution is accelerating, and you won’t want to miss this week’s exhilarating updates! Host Eric dives into the latest game-changing announcements, including Mitsubishi’s triumphant return to the American EV market with the all-new 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV, a sleek crossover set to redefine affordability at under $35,000. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of sustainable transportation and the innovations reshaping the automotive landscape.

Eric breaks down the specifics of Mitsubishi’s new model, highlighting its impressive 260 to 300 miles of range and cutting-edge features like vehicle-to-load power export. But that’s just the beginning! You’ll discover how Lucid Motors is shifting gears with the upcoming Cosmos SUV, targeting a price under $50,000, and how its prototype is already competing with Tesla’s Model Y on public roads. Plus, get a sneak peek of Jaguar’s bold electric pivot with the astonishing Type Zero One, boasting over 1,000 horsepower and a luxurious design that challenges the status quo.

We also explore the exciting world of electric motorcycling with Stark Future’s jaw-dropping Varg SM Skull, a street-legal supermoto that delivers 80 horsepower without the hassle of traditional bike maintenance. Eric asks the big questions: Are legacy brands effectively reviving their classic names for a new electric era? How does this influence consumer perception in a rapidly changing market?

Stay informed and engaged as we break down the stakes of these developments - from the consequences of missing out on the latest EV tech to the opportunities these innovations create for drivers. As the industry shifts towards electrification, understanding these trends is crucial for enthusiasts and potential buyers alike.

Perfect for automotive aficionados and eco-conscious consumers, this episode of Current Outlook is your essential guide to navigating the electrifying future of transportation. Tune in for insights that will keep you ahead of the curve and ensure you’re never left in the dust!

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GM is putting recycled battery metals into new trucks, Samsung SDI is mass-producing LFP batteries in the U.S., and a 240,000-ton lithium deal just landed. The EV battery supply chain is closing its loop.

In this episode of Current Outlook, Eric covers GM’s use of recycled battery materials in production trucks, the lithium supply agreement with LG Energy Solution, and Samsung SDI’s U.S. lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production that skips nickel and cobalt entirely.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Battery Supply Update

0:59 GM Battery Recycling

2:43 Quebec Lithium Deal

4:22 Samsung’s U.S. LFP Push

6:03 Tesla Cybercabs

7:16 Battery Show Preview

8:49 Community Question

🔋 YOU’LL DISCOVER

✅ How GM became one of the first automakers to put recycled battery metals into new trucks at production scale

✅ Why battery recycling cuts the carbon intensity of an EV battery and turns dead packs into feedstock

✅ The real factory numbers behind the operations in Michigan and Tennessee

✅ What a 240,000-ton lithium concentrate supply agreement with LG Energy Solution means for North American battery production

✅ Why a stable Canadian lithium supply reduces exposure to overseas pricing

✅ How Samsung SDI’s U.S. LFP battery production removes nickel and cobalt from the equation, and what that does to EV prices

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FedEx ordered 2,000 electric trucks for $300 million and expects $800 million in fuel savings. Plus 250 electric garbage trucks at Republic Services and battery electric locomotives hauling freight.

In this episode of Current Outlook, Eric breaks down the economics behind FedEx’s electric delivery trucks, how Republic Services runs electric refuse trucks on one of the hardest duty cycles in trucking, and the battery electric locomotives now working in Chicago and California.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Heavy electrification is no longer a pilot

00:30 - What this episode covers and why it matters

01:49 - FedEx’s $300 million order for Harbinger electric trucks

03:23 - Why Harbinger’s clean-sheet 800-volt chassis matters

04:16 - Fixed delivery routes and overnight charging economics

04:43 - Republic Services scales to 250 electric refuse trucks

05:37 - Co-developing the Volterra electric collection truck

06:04 - Refuse-truck redesign for driver comfort and safety

06:31 - HUDDIG’s electric backhoe loader and 40% battery boost

07:27 - Regenerative braking and extended electric operation

08:27 - Quiet construction work in urban and indoor environments

08:55 - Metra launches battery-electric passenger rail in Chicago

09:50 - 65-mile range and fast turnaround charging on rail

10:19 - Union Pacific tests battery locomotives in Southern California

11:29 - City Harvest’s electric refrigerated trucks in New York

12:04 - Why diesel reefers are a neighborhood pollution problem

12:47 - Charging speed, range, and food rescue logistics

13:14 - Which sector will scale faster: trucks or rail?

💡 WHY IT MATTERS Heavy-duty electrification now wins on cost, not just emissions. For fleet operators, cities, and anyone tracking the freight business, these three stories are the same story: the spreadsheet flipped.

💬 Which fleet will go electric fastest: parcel delivery, refuse, or rail? Tell us in the comments.

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