# Hubris, Broken Promises, and an AI Pivot

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Podcast: [Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kilowatt-a-podcast-about-electric-vehicles-52300)
Published: 2026-04-19T17:19:02+00:00
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## Resource

This episode explores the shifting landscape of the EV industry, from the surprising collapse of the Sony-Honda vehicle plans in favor of AI development to the growing controversy over Donut Lab's solid-state battery claims. Host Bodhi also breaks down the milestone of UK electric vehicles finally becoming cheaper than their petrol counterparts and the legal frustrations of Tesla owners in the Netherlands.

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