--- title: "Talkin’ Trucks: 2025 Ram 1500 details, Volvo EX30 drive" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2023/11/talkin-trucks-2025-ram-1500-details-volvo-ex30-drive/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Jill Ciminillo" published: "2023-11-08T16:33:34+00:00" modified: "2026-01-28T18:28:43+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/talkin-trucks-427.png" --- # Talkin’ Trucks: 2025 Ram 1500 details, Volvo EX30 drive By Jill Ciminillo Published: 2023-11-08T16:33:34+00:00 Updated: 2026-01-28T18:28:43+00:00 ![Featured image]() 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. ### **\[Related content: [Talkin’ Trucks: UAW agreement woes, Tesla Cybertruck specs]()\]** 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** [Embedded video]() 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. 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