I’m 5 hours into the future because I’m officially in LONDON: the land of water closets, lifts, grillled tomatoes for breakfast, tiny random jars of mayo and "ALUMINIUM." Oh and let's also talk about the 2025 Kia EV9’s lightning-fast sellout in the US. With over 22,000 units sold in 2024, driven by competitive pricing, federal tax credits, and upgrades like enhanced range, the Kia EV9 is killing it. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump signed resolutions on June 12, 2025, repealing California’s EV mandates, including an EPA waiver requiring 80% electric vehicle sales by 2035. Supported by automakers like GM, the move aims to ease industry burdens but faces backlash from California’s Governor Gavin Newsom, who plans a legal fight. The resolutions also nix rules for zero-emission trucks, impacting 40% of the US auto market led by California and allied states.

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Watch Recharged's full TikTok here:

https://www.tiktok.com/@recharged.com/video/7513263208879197470

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Come see me on stage at MOVE London next week!

https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/move/speaker-elena-CICCOTELLI.stm

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Connect with Elena:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/

Let's talk on X:

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Political strategist, NBC News Analyst and head honcho over at EVPolitics.org, Mike Murphy is BACK on the show to talk about the explosive feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. Ignited by Trump’s spending bill that cut EV tax credits, Musk resigned from his White House advisory role and slammed the bill as a “disgusting abomination.” We explore whether this “Galactic Hissyfit,” as Murphy termed it on X, is a policy dispute or an ego clash, and analyze Trump’s threats to slash Tesla’s subsidies and SpaceX contracts, which triggered a 14% Tesla stock drop and a 5% rebound. Murphy weighs the impact of Musk’s provocative moves, like threatening to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, on his credibility with Trump’s base and Tesla’s customers. We also discuss the feud’s potential to disrupt GOP fundraising and political alliances ahead of the midterms, questioning if Musk and Trump can reconcile or if this rift will reshape Tesla’s future.

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Follow Mike Murphy:

https://x.com/murphymike

https://x.com/EVPoliticsUSA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelemurphy/

The Hacks on Tap Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacks-on-tap/id1467297559

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This week was ultra spicy. I'm talking 500,000+ scoville spicy. First, a ship carrying 70 EVs and 681 hybrids catches fire in the Pacific, turning into a real-life Pirates of the Caribbean disaster movie. Next, EV road trips surge with 27% of owners hitting the road, thanks to better battery range and charging, outshining National Lampoon’s Vacation antics. Finally, a Fortune report reveals a six-year low in EV buyer interest, with 63% of Americans hesitant to go electric.

Thank you for tuning in every week. Your support means the world to me.

❤️

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Automotive News Article: https://www.autonews.com/china/an-ship-fire-update-0605/

Fortune Article: https://fortune.com/2025/06/04/electric-car-buyer-interest-dries-up-tesla/

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Connect with Elena:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/

Let's talk on X:

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-evs-for-everyone-podcast/

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