Episode #148
Tesla Semi: Diesel Killer or Giant Cybertruck?
Oct 7, 20261h 24m
A million-mile trucker shares his first impressions of the 1,076-hp Tesla Semi after driving it solo and towing 37,000 pounds.
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The InEVitable
Hosted by MotorTrend · leisure · EN
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Welcome to The InEVitable! Join MotorTrend’s Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman each week as they explore the future of mobility, the future of the car, and the future of transportation! Where are we going, and how will we get there? Each week, the guys are joined by special guests ranging from celebrities, industry leaders, and car crazy folks. Charge up & join us!
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What is The InEVitable about?
Welcome to The InEVitable! Join MotorTrend’s Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman each week as they explore the future of mobility, the future of the car, and the future of transportation! Where are we going, and how will we get there? Each week, the guys are joined by special guests ranging from celebrities, industry leaders, and car crazy folks.
Who hosts The InEVitable?
The InEVitable is hosted by MotorTrend. The show has published 148 episodes to date.
What has The InEVitable covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Tesla Semi: Diesel Killer or Giant Cybertruck?" (7 October 2026, 84 minutes), "This $18K Electric Vehicle Has a Face, and a Plan to Drive Itself | Meet Chip" (7 August 2026, 69 minutes), and "Can Detroit Survive the AI Car Revolution? Mamatha Chamarthi on Ferrari, China and EVs" (31 July 2026, 73 minutes).
How often does The InEVitable publish?
The InEVitable publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 77 minutes across 148 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The InEVitable?
Booking probability for The InEVitable is 46%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The InEVitable requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The InEVitable's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The InEVitable?
The strongest fits for The InEVitable are Car & Truck Manufacturing and Auto Parts Manufacturing. The InEVitable has a leisure audience.
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MotorTrend hosts The InEVitable, a leisure podcast with 148 episodes published.
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Jimmy Douglas
Founder and CEO, Plug Motors
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John Wall
president of basketball operations for Howard University men's basketball, On Titillating Sports Kentucky Wildcats Icon and All-NBA guard John Wall
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Justin Moon
VP of Core Product Engineering, Human Rights Foundation
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Marc Weber
VP, Product Management, Embedded Software & Systems, On The Marc Events
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