We're at CES in Las Vegas, where much of the hype has been around introducing artificial intelligence into your car's infotainment system. But is AI in your vehicle actually going to be useful, or is it just hype? The EV market is maturing, and we got to see where automakers are going to take the unique abilities that electric vehicles are afforded with fewer moving parts and more space-efficient layouts, including a rebrand of the minivan form factor. We also discuss why hydrogen might be a viable alternative to battery-electric vehicles in the future, and try to figure out why anyone would want a large LED screen built into their bumper.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - Why is CR at CES 2024?
01:30 - Who was not at CES 2024?
03:46 - AI in your next car
11:10 - Automakers Reimagining EVs
14:30 - Large LED Screens inside and outside of vehicles
17:11 - Hydrogen Vehicles
21:03 - New EV concepts
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First Drive: Toyota Mirai, the Hydrogen-Powered Luxury Cruiser
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2021-toyota-mirai-fuel-cell-vehicle-review-a6180665724/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Hybrid & EV Ratings
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Futuristic EQS Proves Mercedes-Benz’s Commitment to EVs
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2022-mercedes-benz-eqs-review-a2271854355/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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