EV Battery, Maintenance, and Service Insights S1EP10

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In this episode of GreenCars The Podcast, hosts Dave Nichols and Trish Glose interview EV service technician Tony Foley from Portland BMW about the impact of hybrids and electric cars on auto maintenance. Tony discusses the evolving field of EV servicing, including technician recruitment and training. Trish also test drives the BMW iX M60, sharing her impressions of this luxury EV SUV. The episode features the latest EV news in "Watt�s Up" and answers questions from the GreenCars Mail Bag.

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Electric Car Charging Tips

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Benefits of EV Home Charging

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