# Brian Makse Talks Leaf and EV4

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Podcast: [Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kilowatt-a-podcast-about-electric-vehicles-52300)
Published: 2026-03-22T04:01:19+00:00
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## Resource

Brian Makse joins the show to talk about his journey in automotive journalism and how car culture is evolving in the EV era. I also break down the latest EV news, including Tesla updates, charging expansion, and shifting trends across the electric vehicle industry.

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