#231 Live from Los Angeles; How CA Guides the Auto Industry

When it comes to cars, what happens in California doesn't stay in California. In fact, the most populated state in the US has a history of affecting changes in car culture and trends around the rest of the country (if not the world!) We speak to CA residents in person during this live recording of Talking Cars from the LA Auto Show, and discuss how issues like emissions regulations, fuel economy legislation, and alternative fuel adoption began here, and have had an impact around the rest of the world.     ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at [email protected] to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     SHOW NOTES -----------------------------------   00:35 - Who is David Friedman? 01:34 - California Car Culture 05:17 - Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles 15:46-  California Car Regulations and CARB (California Air Resources Board) 17:31 - Silicon Valley Influencing The Auto Industry 23:02 - Smart Regulation 29:12 - Question #1: What should you consider when purchasing your first EV? 33:22 - Question #2: Why Automakers are Not Fully Embracing EVs? 38:08 - Question #3: Why EV Infrastructure is Not Driven by Car Manufacturers? 43:46 - Question #4: Should Other Manufacturers Follow Tesla’s Example of Super Charger Network Infrastructure? 48:24 - Question #5: Why Auto Manufacturers Starting to Charge Fees For Apple CarPlay and Android Auto? 52:48 - Question #6: What Happens to a Vehicles’ CR Rating When its Reliability Drops Over Time 55:17 - Question #7: How Can States Recoup Lost Fuel Taxes? ----------------------------------   2019 LA Auto Show: 2020 Ford Mustang Mach-E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ30yGjf7sU   2019 LA Auto Show: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyucrV_maH8   4K Review: 2017 Honda Clarity Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0bUhEmXgNo   2016 Toyota Mirai Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFNZFptFXFs   2017 Kia Niro Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA7DkF_I0jA   2018 Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo   ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ