Patrick George
@patrickgeorge.bsky.social
Mobility, tech, future of cars, etc. EIC at @insideevs.com. Contributor @theatlantic.com. Past: Jalopnik, The Drive, words in The Verge, Heatmap, more. The bastards haven't gotten me yet. Get my newsletter, Route Zero: https://routezero.beehiiv.com/
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Patrick George
@patrickgeorge.bsky.social
· Jul 10
Welcome to Route Zero
And why I picked right now to launch a newsletter about the electric vehicle transition.
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Item! The world of electrification and mobility moves fast. That's why I'm starting a weekly newsletter to round up all of the most crucial news in this space, with the right context. Sign up for Route Zero here (and yes, it's free): routezero.beehiiv.com/p/welcome-to...
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who tuned into our show and made it impactful in 2025. And an especially huge shoutout to my pod partner @tlevin.bsky.social, who works unbelievably hard to make it a must-listen every week. Here's to more great eps and interviews in 2026!
2024 was chaotic for the auto industry. 2025 looked at all that and said, "Hold my beer."
Here are the biggest stories we saw this past year, and why EV enthusiasts should be optimistic long-term:
insideevs.com/features/782...
Here are the biggest stories we saw this past year, and why EV enthusiasts should be optimistic long-term:
insideevs.com/features/782...
Tesla, Waymo, Slate's Affordable Truck And Beyond: The 10 Biggest EV Stories Of 2025
On the final Plugged-In Podcast of 2025: We recap the biggest stories in a wild year in the EV space, from the new Tesla Model Y to Rivian and Waymo and more.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who tuned into our show and made it impactful in 2025. And an especially huge shoutout to my pod partner @tlevin.bsky.social, who works unbelievably hard to make it a must-listen every week. Here's to more great eps and interviews in 2026!
Hmmmm
Ford's whole EV plan hinges on its new "Universal Electric Vehicle" platform. But Europe, also known to be part of the universe, may be off the table.
insideevs.com/news/782686/...
insideevs.com/news/782686/...
A 'Very Significant Undertaking': Ford's Affordable EV Platform May Not Come To Europe
Ford's whole EV plan hinges on its new 'Universal Electric Vehicle' platform. I always considered Europe part of the universe, but maybe I'm wrong.
insideevs.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Hmmmm
This is why the "we're following consumer choice" line drives me nuts. People haven't had enough great EV choices yet! They got stuff they couldn't afford!
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www.carscoops.com/2025/12/farl...
Farley Just Realized $55K EV Trucks Don’t Sell, After Ford Made Sure That’s All It Sold | Carscoops
Expensive EVs aren’t working, and Ford is backing away with a $19.5B charge and a hybrid-first pivot underway
www.carscoops.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This is why the "we're following consumer choice" line drives me nuts. People haven't had enough great EV choices yet! They got stuff they couldn't afford!
www.carscoops.com/2025/12/farl...
www.carscoops.com/2025/12/farl...
It's that time of year again! InsideEVs is proud to present the 2026 Breakthrough Awards, our second annual car-of-the-year test. We had five outstanding Editor's Choice picks this year that we'll be doling out all day, before the winner is crowned. Here's the rundown: insideevs.com/news/782016/...
2026 Breakthrough Awards: We've Tested Hundreds Of EVs. These Are The Best
Our editors tested dozens of EVs to find out which ones are true breakthroughs, and which are also-rans. These are the stand-outs.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
It's that time of year again! InsideEVs is proud to present the 2026 Breakthrough Awards, our second annual car-of-the-year test. We had five outstanding Editor's Choice picks this year that we'll be doling out all day, before the winner is crowned. Here's the rundown: insideevs.com/news/782016/...
If you want some optimism for the EV space after a tough 2025: this was one of the best cars I've driven this year. One hell of a deal for under $50,000 starting.
insideevs.com/reviews/7818...
insideevs.com/reviews/7818...
The 2026 Mercedes CLA-Class Is A Turning Point For EVs. Here's Five Things To Know
With around 400 miles of range, outstanding fast-charging and a compelling price tag, the Mercedes CLA 250+ breaks new ground for EVs in America.
insideevs.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
If you want some optimism for the EV space after a tough 2025: this was one of the best cars I've driven this year. One hell of a deal for under $50,000 starting.
insideevs.com/reviews/7818...
insideevs.com/reviews/7818...
December 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
In which @gaytonausa.bsky.social asks: how may pivots does Ford Motor have left before all that talk about losing to China comes true? insideevs.com/news/781900/...
Ford’s Latest Pivot Is Great News For China
Ford’s EV hopes now rest on its affordable Universal EV Platform. That’s suddenly a heavy burden to bear—if it even happens.
insideevs.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
In which @gaytonausa.bsky.social asks: how may pivots does Ford Motor have left before all that talk about losing to China comes true? insideevs.com/news/781900/...
Ford's Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center will also be renamed the Tennessee Truck Plant, where it will now make affordable gas-powered pickups instead.
Production of the all-electric Ford F-150 has come to an end. But the next one will be an extended-range electric vehicle, or EREV, with 700 miles of range.
But Ford announced other pivots back to gas today too:
insideevs.com/news/781889/...
But Ford announced other pivots back to gas today too:
insideevs.com/news/781889/...
The Next Ford F-150 Lightning Will Get A Gas Engine
Ford has an answer to the F-150 Lightning's woes: turn it into a 700-mile extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) for the next generation.
insideevs.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Ford's Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center will also be renamed the Tennessee Truck Plant, where it will now make affordable gas-powered pickups instead.
"In other words, [federal regulators] cannot say for sure that manufacturers have raised prices to cover the costs of technology used to improve fuel economy... They also acknowledged cost increases for consumers paying for more fuel."
www.autonews.com/regulation-s...
www.autonews.com/regulation-s...
Trump says CAFE changes will save drivers money. The fine print says they’ll actually pay more
The net cost increase of vehicle ownership to consumers because of the proposed changes to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards will increase by between $1,657 and $2,546, NHTSA said.
www.autonews.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"In other words, [federal regulators] cannot say for sure that manufacturers have raised prices to cover the costs of technology used to improve fuel economy... They also acknowledged cost increases for consumers paying for more fuel."
www.autonews.com/regulation-s...
www.autonews.com/regulation-s...
Reposted by Patrick George
One reason I expect 2026 could be surprisingly stronger for EVs than expected is the volume of leases rolling off.
As @patrickgeorge.bsky.social notes, it’ll be great for used EV sales. But it also means many EV lessees will be in the market for new vehicles.
🔌💡🔌🚗
insideevs.com/news/781727/...
As @patrickgeorge.bsky.social notes, it’ll be great for used EV sales. But it also means many EV lessees will be in the market for new vehicles.
🔌💡🔌🚗
insideevs.com/news/781727/...
Why 2026 Will Be The Best Year Yet To Buy A Used EV
The tax credit may be gone. But with a flood of off-lease electric vehicles coming to market, you'll soon have a better selection than ever.
insideevs.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
One reason I expect 2026 could be surprisingly stronger for EVs than expected is the volume of leases rolling off.
As @patrickgeorge.bsky.social notes, it’ll be great for used EV sales. But it also means many EV lessees will be in the market for new vehicles.
🔌💡🔌🚗
insideevs.com/news/781727/...
As @patrickgeorge.bsky.social notes, it’ll be great for used EV sales. But it also means many EV lessees will be in the market for new vehicles.
🔌💡🔌🚗
insideevs.com/news/781727/...
ICYMI on Route Zero: Rivian dropped a ton of news about autonomous driving and AI, but which announcement mattered most? Here's my take on where this EV upstart is headed next. Subscribe for free to read:
www.routezeromedia.com/p/inside-riv...
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Inside Rivian's Affordable Lidar Breakthrough
EV startup Rivian has big plans for autonomous driving, including lidar on its new affordable R2, in-house chips and an AI-powered assistant. Can it deliver?
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December 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
ICYMI on Route Zero: Rivian dropped a ton of news about autonomous driving and AI, but which announcement mattered most? Here's my take on where this EV upstart is headed next. Subscribe for free to read:
www.routezeromedia.com/p/inside-riv...
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"With 38 million daily trips globally, [Uber's] emissions have nearly doubled in the past three years, and its climate footprint now surpasses the entire country of Denmark."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Uber Pulls Back From Electric Cars, Slashing Incentives for Drivers
After long pushing for government policies to speed adoption of electric cars, Uber embraced Trump's EV-battering legislation.
www.bloomberg.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
"With 38 million daily trips globally, [Uber's] emissions have nearly doubled in the past three years, and its climate footprint now surpasses the entire country of Denmark."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Wake up, babe, another edition of Route Zero just dropped. This week, I spoke to Lyft exec Jeremy Bird about the lessons the rideshare giant learned from the AV 1.0 bust, competing with Uber, and why it's partnering with many AV firms now:
www.routezeromedia.com/p/lyft-auton...
www.routezeromedia.com/p/lyft-auton...
‘Our Drivers Will Own AVs': Lyft's Bet On An Autonomous Future
For now, Lyft is just trying to prove that AVs can work through various partnerships. The "economics" come later, executive Jeremy Bird said in an exclusive interview.
www.routezeromedia.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Wake up, babe, another edition of Route Zero just dropped. This week, I spoke to Lyft exec Jeremy Bird about the lessons the rideshare giant learned from the AV 1.0 bust, competing with Uber, and why it's partnering with many AV firms now:
www.routezeromedia.com/p/lyft-auton...
www.routezeromedia.com/p/lyft-auton...
News stories aggregated out in 10 seconds, then handed off to a human editor who spends the next hour un-hallucinating the quotes and facts. Sounds great
In a note to staff, Business Insider EIC Jamie Heller says the publication is launching a pilot program called Business Insider AI News Desk that will use AI to “help publish quick news stories.”
Several stories a day will now be “created by AI and edited by a person.”
Several stories a day will now be “created by AI and edited by a person.”
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
News stories aggregated out in 10 seconds, then handed off to a human editor who spends the next hour un-hallucinating the quotes and facts. Sounds great
That's a pretty significant nameplate within Toyota, so it's kind of mind-blowing they'd attach it to an EV. Hope they actually make this thing.
The legendary Lexus LFA is back. This time, it has batteries.
It may be just a concept for now, but with roots in the production-bound Toyota GR GT3, it looks ready for prime time.
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It may be just a concept for now, but with roots in the production-bound Toyota GR GT3, it looks ready for prime time.
insideevs.com/news/780903/...
The Lexus LFA Is An EV Now
Lexus is previewing an all-electric follow-up to its V-10 fire-breather. But with roots in a confirmed Toyota production model, this could become a real product.
insideevs.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
That's a pretty significant nameplate within Toyota, so it's kind of mind-blowing they'd attach it to an EV. Hope they actually make this thing.
@tlevin.bsky.social did a killer job diving into the BMW iX3, which is shaping up to be a specs monster that's not much more expensive than a gas X3:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhtr...
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We Drove The BMW iX3: It's BMW's Best Electric Car Ever | Review
YouTube video by InsideEVs
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December 4, 2025 at 3:06 AM
@tlevin.bsky.social did a killer job diving into the BMW iX3, which is shaping up to be a specs monster that's not much more expensive than a gas X3:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhtr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhtr...
Reposted by Patrick George
Yes, the economics are pretty simple: incentivize demand for gasoline and prices will go up. Look no further than EPA's own regulatory impact analysis earlier this year, which cited EIA projections: www.cbsnews.com/news/epa-rul...
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Yes, the economics are pretty simple: incentivize demand for gasoline and prices will go up. Look no further than EPA's own regulatory impact analysis earlier this year, which cited EIA projections: www.cbsnews.com/news/epa-rul...
"Don't be fooled: This is another gift to the fossil fuel industry, and its primary effect on consumers will be making them pay more for fuel." insideevs.com/news/780761/...
Trump Promises To Make Cars Cheaper, By Making You Pay More For Gas
Fuel efficiency standards save you money on gas. Deleting them is a gift to car companies and big oil.
insideevs.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
"Don't be fooled: This is another gift to the fossil fuel industry, and its primary effect on consumers will be making them pay more for fuel." insideevs.com/news/780761/...
"The rest of the world is already there and moving forward. Just by us isolating ourselves, I don't think that means we're going to lead in this industry."
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Stable American policy needed for battery, EV growth: LG Energy and Hyundai
Whipsawing approach by US stifles investment and innovation, executives argue
asia.nikkei.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
"The rest of the world is already there and moving forward. Just by us isolating ourselves, I don't think that means we're going to lead in this industry."
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asia.nikkei.com/business/aut...
"I test drove a Subaru Solterra and asked the dude if it had one-pedal driving. The salesman who tagged along for the test drive acted like I was a moron and was like, "The car has two pedals." www.torquenews.com/18004/dealer...
Dealers Don't Want to Sell EVs, I Looked at A Subaru Solterra and Asked If It Has One Pedal Driving, The Salesman Acted Like I Was A Moron and Said "The Car Has Two Pedals"
My Subaru Solterra test drive exposed how far some dealers will go to avoid selling an EV.
www.torquenews.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:48 AM
"I test drove a Subaru Solterra and asked the dude if it had one-pedal driving. The salesman who tagged along for the test drive acted like I was a moron and was like, "The car has two pedals." www.torquenews.com/18004/dealer...
This is great: "Our economic situation shouldn’t dictate our access to sustainability."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
Driving an E.V. Across North Dakota? Thank the Standing Rock Tribe.
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This is great: "Our economic situation shouldn’t dictate our access to sustainability."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
One of the most impressive price-to-range ratios the U.S. EV market has seen yet
Mercedes-Benz finally has details on the U.S.-spec CLA-Class electric sedan. And it's a certified long-distance runner.
insideevs.com/news/780017/...
insideevs.com/news/780017/...
Mercedes' Electric CLA-Class Packs A Ton Of EV Range For $47,250
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ Technology brings up to 374 miles of range in the U.S., with a compelling starting price.
insideevs.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
One of the most impressive price-to-range ratios the U.S. EV market has seen yet
What even is the point of Stellantis?
The Wagoneer S doesn't feel like it was crafted by anyone who wanted to make an EV, or was interested in them, or had even really driven them all that much.
insideevs.com/reviews/7797...
insideevs.com/reviews/7797...
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: A Glitchy $74,000 Mess That Proves Stellantis Should Stick To Gas
The Jeep Wagoneer S packs a ton of power and up to 294 miles for the Limited trim. Unfortunately, it's sorely lacking in many other areas.
insideevs.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
What even is the point of Stellantis?
Learned a lot about theoretical AI from this @gaytonausa.bsky.social story. Now, as ever, we see if the Chinese automaker running the Tesla playbook can actually pull it off:
insideevs.com/news/779701/...
insideevs.com/news/779701/...
Xpeng Is Running Tesla’s Playbook For World Domination. It May Just Work
Robots. Self-made chips. Self-driving cars. Xpeng’s plan sounds familiar, with just as much to prove. But it may beat Tesla at its own game.
insideevs.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Learned a lot about theoretical AI from this @gaytonausa.bsky.social story. Now, as ever, we see if the Chinese automaker running the Tesla playbook can actually pull it off:
insideevs.com/news/779701/...
insideevs.com/news/779701/...
New from me on Route Zero: if you're only following EVs, or AVs, or charging, or batteries, you're missing the bigger picture about what's coming next in automotive. I call it The Convergence—but is it what drivers want?
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The Quiet 'Convergence' That's Transforming the Auto Industry
How EVs, autonomous cars, AI and robotics are forming the next phase of the car industry. But is this what drivers really want?
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November 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
New from me on Route Zero: if you're only following EVs, or AVs, or charging, or batteries, you're missing the bigger picture about what's coming next in automotive. I call it The Convergence—but is it what drivers want?
Subscribe for free to read more!
www.routezeromedia.com/p/the-quiet-...
Subscribe for free to read more!
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