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Flashpoint: Controversial Supreme Court decisions; Toyota’s 750-mile EV battery

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Photo of the Supreme Court and Toyota. Two topics on the July 9, 2023, edition of Flashpoint. (WDIV)

DETROIT – On this edition of Flashpoint, we discuss the Supreme Court’s decisions and an announcement from Toyota that could flip the automotive world upside down.

The debates have only continued after the Supreme Court wrapped up a term filled with controversial decisions. Some argue that the court has fallen way out of step with American life, while others argue the court is only supposed to stay in step with the Constitution. But, at the very least, once again the deep divides in American society are again laid bare.

Has Toyota unlocked the secret of building a better battery? If true, the automotive world is about to be flipped upside down. A Toyota spokesman said the Japanese automaker is developing a solid-state battery that would have a range of almost 750 miles and would just need 10 minutes to fully charge.

Some people have wondered when Toyota would jump fully into electric vehicles, and if this comes to pass it will be available in 2025. Toyota would move to the head of the class. John McElroy will be on the show to discuss this.

You can watch the entire July 9, 2023, Flashpoint episode in the video player below.


About the Author
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Devin Scillian is equally at home on your television, on your bookshelf, and on your stereo. Devin anchors the evening newscasts for Local 4. Additionally, he moderates Flashpoint, Local 4's Sunday morning news program. He is also a best-selling author of children's books, and an award-winning musician and songwriter.

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