RIP to Internet Explorer and New EV Talk
Episode Description
We're back with a good old-fashioned Waveform episode! Marques and Andrew start off by talking about the end of Internet Explorer and Andrew has a brief story time about his editing horror story on last week's podcast. After that, they go deep on upcoming EVs. Plus, trivia is back!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:20 RIP to Internet Explorer 03:30 Andrew's story time about editing 12:40 First trivia question 13:08 Backbone (Sponsored) 14:28 EV news 37:09 Second trivia question 37:36 Ad break 37:38 Marques with a depressing realization 38:40 Top 10 EV cars people are considering 50:52 Answers to trivia
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Brief Summary
The hosts discuss Internet Explorer's end, EV news, editing challenges, and a Ford recall while sharing trivia and insights on consumer preferences.
Key points
- Eulogizing Internet Explorer. The hosts reflect on the legacy of Internet Explorer as Microsoft ends support.
- Editing Nightmares. A story about technical difficulties during podcast editing leads to a surprising solution.
- The Delorean's Unique Design. The new Delorean features a striking design with unique doors and proportions.
- Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall. Ford recalls 48,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles due to a battery malfunction issue.
- Popularity of Electric Vehicles. One in four shoppers is considering a hybrid or electric car due to rising gas prices.
- Maverick Hybrid Popularity. The maverick hybrid truck is gaining traction on the roads.
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Episode highlights
- Eulogizing Internet ExplorerThe hosts reflect on the legacy of Internet Explorer as Microsoft ends support.“Goodbye Internet Explorer, you were the number one Chrome downloader of all time.”3:19Jun 17, 2022
- Editing NightmaresA story about technical difficulties during podcast editing leads to a surprising solution.“This was like the most infuriating 12 hours I've experienced in a while.”8:04Jun 17, 2022
- The Delorean's Unique DesignThe new Delorean features a striking design with unique doors and proportions.“The back is like 10 out of 10, so cool and unique!”24:37Jun 17, 2022
- Ford Mustang Mach-E RecallFord recalls 48,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles due to a battery malfunction issue.“Batteries stopping while in motion sounds terrifying!”29:51Jun 17, 2022
- Popularity of Electric VehiclesOne in four shoppers is considering a hybrid or electric car due to rising gas prices.“Gas prices are insane right now!”39:40Jun 17, 2022
- Maverick Hybrid PopularityThe maverick hybrid truck is gaining traction on the roads.“It's pretty new, but I do see them quite a bit on the road.”43:01Jun 17, 2022
- RAV4 Prime DominanceThe Toyota RAV4 Prime is the most considered hybrid vehicle among new buyers.“I wouldn't have guessed it, but when you see it, it makes sense.”43:41Jun 17, 2022
- Ionic's Rising PopularityThe Hyundai Ionic is expected to close the gap in EV popularity quickly.“I think the ionic gap is going to close very fast.”49:00Jun 17, 2022
