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36: Positive Signs Ahead for EVs (yes, really!) with Corey Cantor, ZETA

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Directly Current: EVs for All America
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Feb 10, 2026
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Summary

Corey Cantor from the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) joins Max to discuss some positive trends for EVs going into the new year. 2025 was a rough year for EVs with the axing of federal support after Republican-led legislation dropped the $7,500 credit on new vehicles, and sales have shown it. However, automakers are bringing new compelling products out in mainsteam market segments, the used market has never been better for EV-curious shoppers on a budget, and fast chargers are expanding rapidly. Max and Corey go over How providers like IONNA and Mercedes are racing ahead in charging The market effects of used EVs, plug-in hybrids, and range-extended EVs Advancing state and federal policies like surface transport reauthorization What this moment of recalibration means for the long term Western EV market ▶️ Watch the episode : YouTube 🎙️ Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform Resources and Links: Check out ZETA's work and Corey's research ⚡ Stay Plugged In Support EVs for All America Subscribe to Directly Current