On this week’s livestream, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo have a packed topic list to discuss and kick off the conversation with the all-new 2025 Ram 1500, which includes the somewhat confusing range-extending Ramcharger. After discussing some of the big changes to the 1500 (the Hemi is dead), the duo dove into the not-quite-plug-in-hybrid Ramcharger, which will get up to 690 miles of range. The big thing to note here is that the V-6 engine operates as a generator to charge the battery — not as a power source for the wheels directly.
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Next up, Esterdahl and Ciminillo discussed the changes for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline — namely it gets a more rugged TrailSport edition.
Finally, the livestream concluded with a discussion of Ciminillo’s first drive of the Volvo EX30 in Barcelona, Spain. While Ciminillo is still TBD on the mono screen that houses both infotainment and speedometer, she generally really liked this compact EV SUV and can’t wait to get it as a test vehicle to do some winter range testing.
Also of note: Esterdahl mentioned his new Truck News Recap that airs on Fridays — and gives viewers an opportunity to enter a raffle to win some swag.
Talkin’ Trucks Livestream: 2025 Ram 1500, 2024 Honda Ridgeline, 2025 Volvo EX30
Esterdahl and Ciminillo try to do weekly livestreams on YouTube, which are projected out to Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. In 2023, they are switching to a Monday/Tuesday schedule at 8 p.m. EST, so be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel and follow them on social media for the upcoming live episode timing and topics. You can also catch the episode as a podcast on all your favorite podcasting software — just search for Pickup Truck + SUV Talk.
