# 85. The Future of EVs: Hydrogen Hybrids and Plug & Play Platform

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2022-08-30
- Length: 33m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-08-30-85-the-future-of-evs-hydrogen-hybrids-and-plug-play-platform
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/85-the-future-of-evs-hydrogen-hybrids-and-plug-play-ilKKZx2F

## Summary

Hosts Daniel and Forbode discuss Deep Drive, a startup from the Technical University of Munich developing a scalable 'plug and play' EV platform with integrated wheel motors to reduce weight and cost. They then analyze a concept vehicle from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) that combines hydrogen fuel cells with battery electric technology to achieve over 620 miles of range for interurban travel. The conversation covers the engineering challenges of lightweighting, the viability of hydrogen infrastructure, and the potential for modular platforms to lower barriers for commercial and hobbyist EV adoption.

## Chapters

- [1:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-08-30-85-the-future-of-evs-hydrogen-hybrids-and-plug-play-platform#t=73) Deep Drive's Scalable EV Platform
- [5:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-08-30-85-the-future-of-evs-hydrogen-hybrids-and-plug-play-platform#t=300) The Skateboard Platform and Market Opportunity
- [8:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-08-30-85-the-future-of-evs-hydrogen-hybrids-and-plug-play-platform#t=491) Deep Drive's Technology and Growth
- [14:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-08-30-85-the-future-of-evs-hydrogen-hybrids-and-plug-play-platform#t=846) Hobbyist EVs and Restomod Potential
- [15:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-08-30-85-the-future-of-evs-hydrogen-hybrids-and-plug-play-platform#t=948) DLR's Hydrogen-Battery Hybrid Concept
- [25:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-08-30-85-the-future-of-evs-hydrogen-hybrids-and-plug-play-platform#t=1537) Engineering Lightweighting and Safety

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Deep Drive (company)
- Technical University of Munich (company)
- German Aerospace Center (company)
- DLR (company)
- Lordstown Motors (company)
- Rimac (company)
- VW Group (company)
- Hyundai (company)
- Toyota (company)
- Nissan (company)
- 0 Labs (company)
- Ford (company)
- Formula E (product)
- Formula SAE (product)
- George Mason (company)
- USPS (company)
- Dominoes (company)
- Elon Musk (other)
- Volkswagen Golf (product)
- Hyundai Ioniq (product)

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