SiriusXM's 'Auto Trends' Talks To The First Black-Owned EV Charging Station Manufacturer In The U.S.

Edward Morgan, the CEO of Revitalize Charging Solutions, is standing in front of one of the public chargers his company designed and manufactured. (Photo Credit: Jeremy Enlow)

Last year Americans car buyers broke a record, registering over 1.3 million new electric vehicles, according to KBB. Electric vehicles represented 8 percent of total new vehicle sales in 2024.

While most Americans have been hesitant to make the shift to go electric due to a lack of charging infrastructure, pioneer and founder of the Texas-based Revitalize Charging Solutions, Edward Morgan, has been helping to charge up America.

'Auto Trends' Discusses How The Trump Presidency Will Impact The Auto Industry

Tesla Vehicles (Photo Credit: Tesla)

As a result of the November 6, 2024, Presidential election results, Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the only syndicated multicultural automotive program in North America, will take a look ahead as to how the auto industry and car buyers will be impacted.

'Auto Trends' Talks to the First State Offering Low $100 Monthly EV Payments (Two Shows)

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This week on Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, a weekly syndicated multicultural automotive program, Washington State joins us to talk about their all-inclusive electrification program that literally leaves no eligible driver behind. 

With many states and automakers making the shift toward electrification, infrastructure and affordability have been two of the major deterrents causing many Americans to steer clear of these non gasoline and diesel-powered cars.

While the price of an electric vehicle has slid from $65,000 two years ago during the peak of Covid to $57,000 this past quarter, the next phase of motoring continues to be out of reach for most Americans, especially being that the average transaction price of a new vehicle is approximately $48,000, according to Cox Automotive. 

2024 Chevy Blazer RS AWD: The Brand’s First Midsize EV Crossover

Highlight: The midsize sports utility vehicle shares a platform with the Cadillac Lryiq, Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $60,215 (Base LT Model): $48,995

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; automatic emergency brakes; front pedestrian braking; a forward collision alert system; a following distance indicator; alane keep assistance system; a lane departure warning system; automatic high beam; a tire pressure monitoring system; OnStar; a rear camera; and a teen driver safety system; and a tire inflator kit

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited Long Range AWD: The Brand’s Stylish Midsize EV Sedan

 

Highlight: The sloping rear trunk makes this one of the most streamlined EVs available today.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $55,975 (Base SE FWD Model: $37,500)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; a blindspot avoidance assist system; radar activated cruise control system; an automatic high beam assist system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a stability control system; a lane keep assist system; a rear traffic cross alert system; a rear view camera; a parking distance warning alert system; a driver attention warning system; a forward collision assist system; a co-pilot assist driving system; and a tire mobility kit

'Auto Trends' Talks To Two Pioneering Black Households Owning Multiple Electric Vehicles (Extended Video Conversation)

Dr. Reggie Tucker-Seely (l) and Dr. India Calhoun Williams (r) households have owned multiple new and used electric vehicles. (Photo Credit:TSICWGD)

For the first time, Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the only weekly syndicated multicultural automotive program in North America, is talking to two Black pioneering households, who have owned multiple electric vehicles, both new and used.

Dr. Reggie Tucker-Seely and Dr. India Calhoun Williams, who are based in California and Georgia, respectively are considered early adopters in the electric vehicle movement. While only 7 to 8 percent of the U.S. population currently owns electric vehicles, both the Hispanic and Black community are barely a drop on the radar. 

On the other hand, white men and the Asian community are driving electric vehicle sales in the U.S. 

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 AWD: The Luxury Brand’s Midsize Electric Sedan

Highlight: A rear optional steering system is available, helping to reduce the turning radius.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 106,515 (Base Model: $79,050)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; vehicle stability control; traction control; adaptive high beam assist headlights; an adaptive lane keep assist system; an electronic blindspot system; rain-sensing wipers; and a tire pressure system

Standard Equipment 350: 19-inch wheels; single motor: 288-horsepower; 280-mile driving range; rear wheel drive; a 12-inch infotainment screen; a navigation system; smartphone charger; a comfort charger; a variety of driving modes; a keyless ignition system; illuminated door sill plates; a fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication; and a power a panorama sunroof

New EPA Emission Standards And How It Affects The Switch To Electric Vehicles

 

2024 Chicago Auto Show EVs And More: 2025 Ford Mustang GTD, Hyundai Sonata, Honda Prologue, Kia EV9 And Acura ZDX

 

With an estimated starting price of $300,000, the all-new 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is a street legal 

beast. Ford has yet to release the horsepower.

The 2024 Hyundai Sonata drops its oval headlights and egg crate grille for a more modern and stylish fascia.

Honda introduces its first all-electric vehicle, the 2024 Honda Prologue.

2024 Chicago Auto Show EVs And More: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 2024 Z NISMO And 2024 Chevy Silverado EV

 

With a retail price starting in the $55k range, the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser makes its return. 

Telsa's massive looking all-new angular Cybertruck is only available in one color.

                                    

 

Tesla's massive looking Cybertruck infuses the brand's simple design theme. 

2024 Chicago Auto Show EVs And More: VW ID.Buzz, 2024 Hummer Pickup EV, 2025 Kia K5 And 2025 Toyota Crown Signa

The three-row VW ID.Buzz EV produces 282-horsepower.

The VW ID.Buzz has a 264-mile driving range.

The 2024 Hummer Pickup EV can become a house on wheel with a mobile camper, which includes a bed, sink and a shower.

2023 Kia EV6 Wind Long Range RWD: The Brand’s Sporty Compact EV Hatchback

 

Highlight: The EV6 provides a mechanism which allows the driver to charge up everything from electric household items to an electric bike.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $52,290 (Base Model: $50,025)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a forward collision braking system; a blind spot collision avoidance assistance; a rear cross traffic collision avoidance assistance; a lane keep assist system; a lane forward assist system; a parking distance warning system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist and a tire mobility kit

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE Long Range RWD: The 400-Mile Range Midsize EV

Highlight: This is one of the first affordable mainstream midsize EV sedans on the market with a 409-mile driving range.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $46,825 (Base SE FWD Model: $42,715)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; a blindspot avoidance assist system; radar activated cruise control system; an automatic high beam assist system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a stability control system; a lane keep assist system; a rear traffic cross alert system; a rear-view camera; a parking distance warning alert system; a driver attention warning system; a forward collision assist system; a co-pilot assists driving system; and a tire mobility kit

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE Sedan: The Luxury Brand’s Midsize EV Sedan

Highlight: The rear wheel drive and the all-wheel drive EQE 350 are priced the same.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $111,340 (Base Model: $76,050)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a blind spot assist system; an active lane keep assistance system; a high beam assist system; a 360-degree camera; a stability control system; rain-sensing wipers; and a tire pressure monitoring system

The CEO Of Mercedes-Benz's First EV Charging Station In The U.S. Talks To 'Auto Trends'

This is Mercedes-Benz first high power EV charging station. (Photo Credit:JeffCars.com)

 

Not since the era of horse drawn buggies and carriages has the transportation industry, more specifically the auto industry, seen so much upheaval and uncertainties, as the world slowly shifts from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.

The Biden Administration has made its push to support electrification through the Inflation Reduction Act, encouraging electric vehicle manufacturing opportunities in the United States, as well as supporting government subsidized consumer incentives to purchase both new and used vehicles. 

'Auto Trends' Talks To One Of The First High Schools In The U.S. To Create An EV Conversion Class

 

Instructor Hartman and his class pose with the 1964 Chevy Impala convertible they are converting to a lowrider electric vehicle. (Photo Credit: GCC)

This week on Auto Trends with JeffCars.com we talk to California's Gateway Community Charters (GCC). As the country slowly shifts toward electric vehicles (EV), this Northern California school system has become one of the first in the country to create an EV curriculum. What makes this program so unique is that the school system has decided to focus on lowrider vehicles, which was birthed out of the Hispanic culture. 

Being that Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy (SAVA), a GCC charter school, where the course is being offered, caters to a student population with a high concentration of Latino and Black students, this makes perfect sense that the school has chosen to convert a lowrider gasoline car to an all-electric vehicle.

2023 Lexus RZ 450e Luxury AWD Prototype: The Brand’s First All-Electric Vehicle

Highlight: The RZ is available as an AWD model only.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $65,740 (Base Model: $59,650)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; a traction control system; pre-collision system with pedestrian detection system; a radar activated cruise control system; a lane departure warning system; a pre-collision system with pedestrian protection; a lane departure alert with steering assist; a lane trace assist system; automatic high beams; an electronic blind spot monitor with a rear cross traffic alert; a rear camera; a vehicle stability control system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and headlamp washer