This week on Cool Cars with Chris, Courage is back from a business trip with something much more exciting than work updates — a test drive of the 750-horsepower Silverado EV RST.

From its whisper-quiet electric torque to the not-so-quiet charging bill, we dig into what it’s really like to live with a six-figure electric truck. Spoiler alert: $65 doesn’t get you a full charge, and range anxiety is still very real.

Plus, we go behind the scenes of YouTube content creation, why platform-specific content matters, and how captionsmight be the unsung hero of video growth.

🚗 What We Cover in This Episode:

• Renting the Silverado EV RST on Turo

• Real talk: charging costs, public stations, and range expectations

• Comparing Super Cruise vs Tesla Autopilot

• Why the fake engine noise might actually be genius

• Courage’s take on YouTube vs Instagram content

• Best practices for short-form video, captions & cross-posting

• A closer look at EV vs gas cost comparisons

• Ride quality, interior space, and what makes this truck unique

• The question we all asked: Why didn’t they call it the Avalanche?

• • Is the Silverado EV worth over $100k?

  
  

  🔧 Perfect For:

  • Truck lovers curious about EVs

  • Anyone shopping for or renting an electric vehicle

  • Content creators figuring out cross-platform strategies

• • Fans of behind-the-scenes YouTube workflow tips
• • Listeners who like their auto talk real, raw, and road-tested

  
  

  00:00 – 🎙️ Intro & Courage’s Return

  00:24 – 🚗 Renting the Silverado EV RST on Turo

  01:00 – 📹 YouTube Content Strategy & Posting Cadence

  03:00 – 📱 Instagram vs YouTube Shorts & TikTok Trends

  06:00 – 💬 Importance of Captions in Short-Form Video

  07:30 – 🛠️ Podcast Production Checklist & AI Help

  08:00 – ✈️ Sacramento Trip & Airport Talk

  11:20 – ❌ Charger EV Not Available – Here's Why

  12:30 – 🛻 First Impressions of the Silverado EV

  13:45 – 🔊 The Fake Engine Noise Debate

  15:20 – ⚡ Power, Features & EV Truck Experience

  18:20 – 🛣️ Long Drive Test: Sacramento to Oakland

  21:30 – 🧠 Super Cruise vs Tesla Autopilot

  22:00 – 🔋 Charging Experience with EVGo

  24:00 – 💸 The Real Cost to Charge a Silverado EV

  26:00 – ⛽ Gas vs EV: Cost Comparison Breakdown

  29:00 – 😬 Range Anxiety is Real (Again)

  32:00 – 📦 Storage, Frunk, and Backseat Setup

  33:30 – 🧊 Why Didn’t Chevy Call it the Avalanche?

  35:00 – 🤔 Final Verdict: Worth the Price?

  36:00 – 🏕️ Towing, Ride Quality & Everyday Use

  40:00 – 👁️ Super Cruise Eye Tracking & Safety

  42:00 – 🏁 Final Thoughts on EV Trucks Today

  
  

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Confused about what gas to put in your car? Wondering if premium is worth it—or what E85 even is? This episode has all the answers.

In this power-packed episode of Cool Cars with Chris, I break down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about fuel—from how it’s made to which type your car actually needs. And yes, I know what I’m talking about... because I literally drive the fuel to your gas station. 😎

We’ll explore:

• ⛽️ What really makes premium, mid-grade, and regular different

• 🚗 Should you run E85 in your car? (It depends!)

• 🛢️ Where gasoline comes from and how it gets to your local pump

• ⚠️ What “Top Tier” fuel means—and why it might save your engine

• 💸 Are you wasting money by using the wrong gas?

• 🏁 What racing fuel is—and who actually needs it

• 🧼 Additives, ethanol, octane ratings, and myths—all decoded

  Whether you're a car enthusiast, weekend tuner, or just tired of guessing at the pump, this episode will help you fuel smarter and protect your engine (and your wallet).

  
  

  🙌 Support the Show:

  💬 Liked this episode? Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people find the show!
  📲 Follow to get new episodes every week on cars, culture, and horsepower.

  
  

  00:00 – ⛽️ Ever Wonder What Fuel You *Should* Be Using?

  00:31 – 🎧 Welcome to Cool Cars with Chris

  01:08 – 🧪 What *Is* Gasoline? Petro vs. Fuel vs. Gas

  02:00 – 🦕 From Dinosaurs to Your Tank: Where Gas Comes From

  04:09 – 🔥 How Crude Oil Becomes the Fuel You Use

  05:11 – 📊 Fuel Grades Explained: Regular, Mid, Premium

  06:02 – 🚛 My Life as a Gasoline Tanker Driver

  07:17 – 🛢️ How Gas Gets Delivered: Pipelines, Transmix & Storage

  08:13 – 🏁 Inside the Delivery Process: What Really Happens at the Station

  10:18 – 🧪 What Makes Each Brand’s Gas Different? Additives Explained

  12:09 – 🎯 Octane Demystified: What Those Numbers Really Mean

  14:14 – 🧪 Mid-Grade Magic? How It’s *Really* Made at the Pump

  16:12 – 👑 Premium Fuel: Who Needs It (and Who Doesn’t)

  18:00 – 😱 What Happens If You Use the Wrong Gas?

  19:23 – 🏎️ Race Fuel 101: Who Should Use 100+ Octane?

  21:06 – 🌽 E85 Ethanol: High Power, Low Cost, But Worth It?

  24:52 – 📉 Real Talk: MPG Loss with E85 (Chris’s Data)

  26:44 – 📘 How to Know What Fuel *Your* Car Needs

  27:18 – ✅ What Is “Top Tier” Gas and Why It Matters

  29:03 – 🧼 Fuel Additives & Engine Cleanliness

  31:22 – 🚫 The Risk of Shady Gas Stations (and Filter Horror Stories)

  33:32 – 🧃 Salvaged Fuel? Wild Stories from Small Stations

  35:43 – ✔️ How to Choose a Reliable Gas Station

  36:10 – 📖 Don’t Guess—Check Your Manual or Gas Cap

  37:18 – 💸 Will Premium Improve a Car That Only Needs Regular?

  38:24 – 💛 Can *Your* Car Run on E85? Here’s How to Tell

  40:13 – 🚀 Tuning for Power: Why Performance Cars Run E85

  41:53 – 🙌 Outro + Leave a Review (Thanks for Listening!)

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In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, we’re diving deep into the world of Hyundai N performance, YouTube car content, and what it’s really like to mod your daily driver.

Our guest this week is Courage, better known as The Driven Dad — a car YouTuber who’s built a passionate following by sharing his experiences with his 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, family life, and the growing N community.

Courage breaks down everything from his first cosmetic mods to advanced JB4 tuning, dyno results, drone videography, and the realities of balancing YouTube growth with car culture.

If you’re a car enthusiast, Hyundai N owner, or aspiring automotive creator, this is a must-listen.

🔧 What We Cover

• 🚗 How The Driven Dad started his YouTube channel with a Hyundai Elantra N

• 🧰 His first mods: window tint, DRL overlays, intake, body kit & Enkei wheels

• ⚙️ JB4 Piggyback Tune explained — how it adds power safely

• 🧪 Dyno results: 320WHP from a tuned 2.0L turbo

• 🎥 YouTube strategy: balancing long-form, shorts & storytelling

• 🚁 Drone footage and the best gear for cinematic car content

• 📈 What creators can learn from YouTube’s algorithm

• 🎧 Why podcast discovery is so different from YouTube

• 🏁 Drag strip racing, traction issues & real-world performance

• • ⚠️ The truth about warranties, tuning risks, and smart modding

  🧠 Key Takeaways

  • The Hyundai Elantra N is one of the most tunable and fun daily drivers on the market.

  • JB4 tuning offers performance gains while staying reversible for smog and warranty reasons.

  • YouTube content thrives on consistency, creativity, and early video clarity.

  • Drone videography can elevate your car content — and you don’t always need a big setup.

• • Modding comes with risks — but also huge rewards when done right.

  
  

  00:00 🎬 Introduction – Courage returns to talk Elantra N & YouTube

  00:46 🚗 Meet The Driven Dad – How Courage built a channel around his Elantra N

  02:26 💡 Starting a Car YouTube Channel – Why Courage began filming his N car

  05:00 🤯 Daily Driving the N – Comfort, noise, suspension & why it’s not for everyone

  08:46 📹 YouTube Content Strategy – Vlogs vs tutorials & balancing personality

  13:00 🚁 Drone Footage & Gear Talk – Rules, drone tips, and cinematic shots

  20:00 🎯 The Importance of Hooking Viewers – Structure, intros, and strategy

  30:00 🧰 Performance Mods – Intake, body kit, side skirts & wheel upgrade

  38:00 🧪 JB4 Tuning Explained – Boost, safety, sensors & piggyback setup

  47:00 📈 Dyno Results – 320whp from a tuned 2.0L Elantra N

  50:00 🏎️ Drag Strip Runs – FWD traction issues, tire talk & manual shifting

  54:30 🧾 Final Thoughts – Mileage, warranty, and service visits

  
  

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