On this week's episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News!

The Volkswagen ID. Polo is officially revealed, Toyota uses years of customer ignorance on EVs to become one of the strongest-selling EV brands of the year thus far, and President Trump's White House pays more energy companies to give up their wind leases and invest in fossil fuels.

Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/05/02/ten-580-vw-id-polo-here-toyota-cashes-in-trump-pays-to-ditch-wind/

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⏱️ Episode Timeline:

00:00 - Intro and sponsors
00:35 - Welcome
00:48 - Editorial note
01:08 - VW ID. Polo revealed
02:27 - BMW iX3/i3 and Mercedes GLC long-wheelbase launches in China
03:43 - BYD debuts two new models at Beijing Auto Show
05:03 - Audi Q4 e-tron updates
06:06 - Max Planck Institute paper on solid-state battery short-circuit risks
07:29 - Porsche sells Bugatti Rimac stake
08:32 - U.S. renewable outlook; China exports 68 GW of solar in March
09:34 - U.S. pays $2 billion in taxpayer money to "end wind"
10:55 - VW ID.3 becomes Germany's most popular EV
11:59 - Toyota EV sales soar 139% worldwide
13:09 - Sponsor: CCAN Action Fund
14:35 - Audi e-tron/e-tron Sportback recall: brake booster detachment
14:55 - Bluebird bus recall: loose wiper fasteners
15:06 - Mitsubishi Outlander/PHEV recall: liftgate gas spring
15:19 - Renault backs Lego Turbo R5 3E Project
15:44 - ACEA: EU electric trucks +40%, electric buses +36% in Q1
15:59 - China suspends robotaxi licensing after failures
16:14 - CATL executes HK$39.2 billion stock sale
16:27 - Webasto PTC air heater for commercial EVs
16:42 - Farizon V7E launch and SV cargo van update
16:54 - Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric unveiled
17:07 - MAN autonomous e-Bus project
17:18 - ABB modular charging station system
17:32 - WeRide and Lenovo: 5-year, 200,000-vehicle deal
17:43 - China threatens retaliation over "Made In Europe Act"
17:55 - Bacolod, Philippines adds EVs to police fleet
18:10 - South Korea buys 500 electric police vans
18:21 - Go North East first with Enviro200EV next-gen buses
18:37 - MAN demonstrates bidirectional truck charging
18:51 - Bosch showcases Level 3 autonomy in China
19:05 - Solaris Bus lands major Sweden order
19:17 - GWM drops Ora 03 in UK
19:28 - GWM ORA5 coming to Europe this summer
19:38 - Stellantis refocuses on four core brands
19:51 - MG eyeing Spain for new factory
20:07 - DHL debuts second solar parcel ship
20:18 - Hanoi gets 120 new electric buses
20:29 - Hyundai pilot battery lease program in South Korea
20:40 - SMMT: 1 in 22 UK vehicles now electric
20:53 - Researchers target 4-litre 22 kW onboard charger for Europe
21:10 - Oslo launches new EV charging pricing structure
21:21 - Moia expands autonomous fleet to Orlando
21:34 - Hongqi rumored in Stellantis talks
21:50 - Nio upgrades to 900V
22:04 - Rolls-Royce unveils Project Nightingale EV
22:17 - Hyundai IONIQ V unveiled in China
22:28 - Tesla isn't the only carmaker dreaming about rockets
22:42 - Ann Arbor pilots home battery program
22:57 - Nio launches Onvo L80 in China at ¥17,700
23:13 - Bollinger Motors assets for sale
23:24 - Kia EV6 gets US price cut
23:39 - Recurrent: range loss shrinking in new EVs
23:53 - Ford Cobra Jet 2200: world's fastest electric dragster
24:08 - Washington State fund for business electrification
24:19 - Kia ramps up PV5 Van production
24:31 - Oregon expands EV fast charging
24:45 - Ford profits from tariff payments
24:58 - GM's big autonomous and Google Assistant plans
25:23 - Sponsor: EnergySage
26:44 - Ford replaces FCSP and Home Integration System
28:04 - Huawei cars can project movies from headlights
28:59 - Thanks and goodbye
30:26 - You Matter

🎙️ Credits:

Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera, Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
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On this week's episode of TEN:

Good news for U.S. owners of E-GMP-based Hyundai vehicles, the IONIQ 3 debuts as a hot-ish hatch in Europe, and Donut Lab faces some very serious allegations of criminal activity as a former insider claims it's misleading the world.

Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/04/25/ten-579-ioniq-3-debuts-iccu-win-donut-labs-legal-nightmares/

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⏱️ Episode Timeline:

00:00 - Introduction and sponsors
00:21 - Welcome to the show
00:34 - Hyundai extends ICCU warranty to 15 years
01:45 - CATL Tech Day: six new battery innovations, including a 6-minute LFP and sodium-ion for 2026
03:24 - Hyundai IONIQ 3 revealed at Milan Design Week 2026
04:56 - Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-electric C-Class
06:21 - BMW unveils the new i7
07:50 - GM reportedly delays next-gen electric truck and SUV platform
09:22 - Rivian R2 enters series production after tornado hits factory
10:36 - EV sales grow as oil prices soar
12:11 - U.S. court blocks Republican attempts to restrict wind and solar
13:38 - Solar overtakes all energy sources; wind surges per Wood Mackenzie
15:14 - Sponsor: EnergySage
16:21 - IC Bus EVSP recall: faulty high-voltage disconnect switch
16:47 - Isuzu D-Max EV launches in the UK
17:10 - Honda kills the e:Ny1 in Europe
17:27 - GAC Aion and CATL unveil battery-swappable sedan
17:39 - Samsung SDI confirms battery deal with Mercedes-Benz
17:52 - Mangrove Lithium opens Canadian refinery
18:03 - Digital Charging Solutions offers preferential rates across Europe
18:12 - Germany sets 8 million EV target by 2030
18:25 - Kia launches new PV5 cargo van variants
18:38 - Tesla must compensate Norwegian Model S owners
18:57 - Delhi adds 200 electric buses
19:09 - VW Commercial Vehicles offers big discounts in Germany
19:19 - Audi expands AUDI brand in China
19:40 - Porsche debuts next-gen Formula E race car
19:57 - France targets 30,000 new EV charging points by 2035
20:09 - Polestar: higher revenue, wider losses
20:30 - Tesla Q1: creative accounting flagged by analysts
20:53 - Bosch unveils third-gen silicon carbide power controllers
21:03 - Redwood Materials cuts 10% of staff, pivots to grid storage
21:16 - Volvo begins EX60 production
21:26 - Amazon orders 75 Einride electric trucks
21:37 - Jeep drops 2026 Wagoneer S
21:50 - Lloyds Metals converts 600-tonne excavator to electric
22:03 - Sunwoda unveils 15C LFP battery pack
22:16 - VW CEO cuts one million units of annual production capacity
22:29 - Ford UK cuts Explorer and Capri prices
22:39 - Dutch Government plans EV scrappage subsidy scheme
22:49 - Ari Motors and Faction Technology plan joint IPO as Arvia
23:02 - Siemens and Vulcan Energy partner on sustainable lithium
23:12 - Coca-Cola Canada adds Volvo electric trucks in BC and Quebec
23:23 - Porsche partner Chaevi goes public in South Korea
23:35 - Stagecoach South adds 22 electric buses in Surrey
23:45 - Smart Concept #2 debuts — hinting at Fortwo replacement
23:56 - ChargePoint unveils 600 kW Express Solo charger
24:05 - Hyke completes 14-month F-15 electric ferry trial
24:18 - Nissan hits solid-state milestone ahead of 2028 EV
24:29 - Daimler Truck opens eArocs 400 orders in Europe
24:44 - Uber acquires 11.5% stake in Lucid
24:58 - Tesla applies for robotaxi-only Supercharger sites in Arizona
25:08 - Volkswagen revives Jetta nameplate for Chinese EV SUV
25:20 - ID.3 Neo prompts Kia to cut EV4 pricing
25:31 - Tesla lithium refinery discharges toxic wastewater
25:47 - EVs now cheaper than petrol cars in the UK
25:58 - Segway sells its one millionth Ninebot E2 scooter
26:12 - Sponsor: You!
27:23 - Donut Lab faces criminal allegations from company insider
28:39 - Volkswagen ID. Buzz gets important updates for 2027
29:38 - Thanks and goodbye!
31:04 - Watch Quigs New Quest ( @QuigsQuest )
31:36 - You matter!

🎙️ Credits:

Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera, Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Music: via Artlist.io
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On this week's episode of TEN:

Q1 EV figures released, Ford's U-turn, ending Model e. Harbinger debuts the best delivery truck ad of the year — the perfect antidote to toxic nationalism.

Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/04/18/ten-578-q1-ev-sales-fords-ev-u-turn-the-best-delivery-truck-ad-youll-see-this-year/

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⏱️ Episode Timeline:

00:00 - Introduction and sponsor shoutouts.
00:20 - Welcome to the show.
00:32 - Q1 delivery figures
02:23 - Volkswagen ID.3 Neo world premiere.
03:38 - Ford restructures its EV division while CEO warns against Chinese EVs in the U.S.
05:29 - Mercedes-Benz upgrades the EQS to 800-volt architecture.
07:04 - Stellantis cuts Opel engineering jobs, cancels Poissy plant production, and is rumored in talks with Dongfeng over European factory sharing.
08:18 - Missing data card in Tesla crash evidence | Tesla FSD railroad crossing incident.
09:33 - BMW cancels iX in the U.S. to make room for the iX3.
10:44 - Volvo Trucks extends FH Aero Electric range to 700km.
12:04 - Slate raises $650M in Series C funding.
13:13 - U.S. wind projects continue after Trump administration misses appeal deadline.
14:28 - Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage!
15:39 - Lucid Air recalled for potential disconnected half-shaft.
15:56 - Isuzu NRR EV recalled for improperly secured harness.
16:08 - Hyundai IONIQ 6 recalled for seat belt anchor issues.
16:20 - Greenpower recalls Beast and Nano Beast school buses for missing label.
16:37 - GM faces class action over Lyriq faults.
16:55 - Serbian postal service adds EVs to its delivery fleet.
17:10 - Canada announces more EV funding.
17:24 - Chinese EV exports continue to rise.
17:42 - Schneider Electric launches Boost Pro battery storage for the UK.
17:54 - Opel and Peugeot face long waits for longer-range models.
18:09 - The world's first articulated electric hauler now in production
18:24 - German Government pushes for further EU emissions easing.
18:44 - Sri Lanka asks EV owners to charge during the day.
18:59 - France plans third round of EV social leasing.
19:16 - Nissan unveils all-electric Juke for Europe.
19:29 - GAC Aion UT goes on sale in Europe from €27,990.
19:43 - New South Wales announces new EV strategy.
20:00 - Court rules in VW's favour over ID.6 Crozz imports.
20:14 - Renault cuts global engineering workforce.
20:27 - Lucid appoints new CEO and secures fresh funding.
20:42 - IONNA and Circle K partner to expand U.S. EV charging.
20:53 - Isuzu and Toyota develop new fuel cell truck.
21:04 - Coca-Cola Germany partners to electrify its fleet.
21:19 - Mercedes-Benz VLE now on sale.
21:31 - Nissan in talks with Chery over UK production.
21:43 - Delhi's new limits on ICE vehicle registrations.
21:54 - Lightship expands Colorado production facility.
22:07 - Verge clarifies TS Pro solid-state battery details.
22:20 - Mobility House to offer free electricity for V2G customers.
22:37 - Kia EV2 First Edition eligible for UK plug-in car grant.
22:50 - Volkswagen writes down U.S. EV debt.
23:02 - BYD adds flash charging to existing models.
23:22 - Redwood Materials supplies second-life battery system for Rivian's factory.
23:37 - Allego debuts smart overnight AC charging across the Netherlands.
23:49 - Honda launches Super-N EV pre-orders in the UK.
24:02 - Sunward launches electric drilling rigs.
24:14 - Uber begins Lucid Gravity robotaxi employee test rides.
24:26 - CATL chases BYD for sub-10-minute charge times.
24:40 - Hyundai unveils IONIQ brand for China with new concepts.
24:52 - Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy.
25:07 - H55 and Safran team up on electric propulsion for the Bristell B23 Energic.
25:24 - Mercedes and Samsung SDI rumored in battery supply talks.
25:39 - EO Charging UK enters administration.
25:55 - Sponsor Segment - You!
27:07 - Aptera solar panel update posted by co-CEO Steve Fambro.
28:17 - Harbinger stages a delivery truck chase to show off its electric van.
29:44 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
31:07 - Important Closing Message.

🎙️ Credits:

Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera, Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Music: via Artlist.io
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While oil prices continue to go up as the situation in the Middle East worsens, more and more people are likely going to be investigating buying an EV for the first time - and as we noted last week - interest in EVs is already on the rise as a consequence.

But long before President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu began their war against Iran - in fact long before President Trump's re-election into the White House - EV sales around the world were soaring. Driven by generous incentives, automakers began offering incredible lease deals that encouraged people to lease rather than buy - and that's led to 2026 being the year in which many of those lease deals are ending.

That translates to the largest off-lease EV fleet ever - and more used car choice for those looking for a new-to-them EV.

So today, we're going to explain the ins and outs of why there are so many EVs coming onto the used market this year, give you some reminders about how auto leases work - and point out some things that you need to be mindful of if you're in the market for a used off-lease EV.

Watch our EV 101 Video for charging: https://youtu.be/BKHyAmUs2E0
Watch our buyers guide: https://youtu.be/gZUd2owo9O8

⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction
02:12 - Some smart disclaimer
02:58 - Why there are so many off-lease cars this year
05:05 - A few years old, in good condition
05:55 - The 'spectre of leased vehicles'
06:42 - Typical leasing structure
07:54 - Overage charges aren't always to 'fix' the car
08:12 - Warranties
09:54 - Battery warranty yes... but other warranties? Meh.
11:08 - A note on subscription services
15:42 - Support the Channel!
16:12 - The most common ways off-lease vehicles are sold on
18:26 - Not all used car dealers really understand EVs
20:25 - Battery Health Checks Are Essential!
21:38 - Extended Warranties
23:28 - Some known "warranty gotchas"
25:43 - Did we mention reading the battery warranty?
27:57 - Some final tips...
29:19 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

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On this week's episode of TEN

Volkswagen updates the ID.4 and ID.5 family of EVs in Europe while simultaneously announcing the end of ID.4 production in the U.S (in order to make a gas-guzzling SUV instead), BMW and Rimac working together on the soon-to-launch i7, and Rivian R2 EPA estimates leak ahead of launch.

Find full show notes, links to covered stories, and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/04/11/ten-577-volkswagen-kills-us-evs-bmw-rimac-work-together-on-i7-r2-epa-figures-leak/

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⏱️ Episode Timeline:

00:00 - Introduction and sponsor shoutouts
00:21 - Welcome to the show
00:43 - Volkswagen halts U.S. EV launches and Chattanooga production; tweaks ID4, ID5 for Europe
02:00 - Nissan kills off-road EV plans
03:06 - Kia 2026 Investor Day promises more EVs
04:30 - Rimac and BMW partner on new i7 battery
05:48 - Volvo EX60 order books open in Canada
07:08 - Rivian R2 EPA range figures leaked
08:29 - BMW i3 series production starts in August at new iFactory
09:37 - BYD Denza Z9 GT on sale in Europe at 3x the price
11:16 - Candela wins world's largest electric ferry fleet contract
12:25 - Data centres pushing states off clean energy targets
13:54 - Sponsor Segment: EnergySage
15:05 - Nissan expands LEAF recall to U.S. and Canada
15:22 - Chrysler Pacifica recalled for faulty side curtain airbags
15:33 - Mercedes G 580 EV recalled for loose wheel bolts
15:50 - Komatsu PC9000-12: world's largest electric excavator on sale
16:10 - APM Terminals goes electric with terminal trucks
16:22 - Xiaomi hires former Tesla delivery manager for European launch
16:37 - NHTSA closes Smart Summon probe with no action
16:53 - IONIQ 5 sees big U.S. discount
17:07 - Hyundai and DoorDash partner on autonomous delivery
17:21 - NYC fields largest all-electric police force in the U.S.
17:34 - Microvast and Iveco expand EV battery partnership
17:45 - Hino Global and Mercedes-Benz Fuso merger complete
17:55 - Michigan DOT expands EV charging with $51M NEVI investment
18:06 - Grab AI and WeRide launch Singapore's first autonomous public shuttle
18:18 - UK EV registrations soar in March
18:34 - PepsiCo goes all-electric in India with retrofitted vehicles
18:44 - New electric freight corridor launched between Morocco and France
18:59 - Renault launches "Plug Inn" brand
19:13 - Stellantis in talks over EV production at idle Canadian plant with Leapmotor
19:26 - Stellantis may build Leapmotor SUV for Opel
19:36 - Daimler Buses to phase out diesel city buses by 2029
19:48 - Kia sells its 100,000th EV in the UK
20:05 - Renault 4 and 5 earn five-star GreenNCAP rating
20:20 - BMW promises flat-tank breakthrough for iX5 Hydrogen
20:40 - Windrose delivers first electric semi to U.S. customer
20:52 - Porsche patents racing stripes for battery state-of-charge display
21:05 - Fast Ned announces new country-specific leadership
21:18 - Collect&GO launches autonomous deliveries in Belgium
21:28 - Toyota bZ7 goes on official sale in China
21:42 - BYD benefits as oil prices rise
21:59 - EVerged launches program to replace aging EV chargers
22:14 - New RoRo tractor debuts in Europe
22:29 - Generational launches UK dealership battery cell-level testing
22:42 - UK's largest solar farm gets construction green light
22:54 - BYD chief scientist: solid-state batteries at critical milestone
23:12 - Swedish charging network Mer sold to Milepost
23:21 - India's ChargeZone promises 1,000 new highway charging stations
23:31 - Mercedes completes winter testing of AMG GT 4-Door Coupé
23:45 - Kia EV3 Air, GT-Line and EV4 Motion eligible for full UK EV grant
23:58 - Prague launches EV charging light posts
24:08 - Ford offering deep discounts on EV chargers
24:19 - Volkswagen/Moia robotaxi enters service in LA
24:30 - Lynk & Co 10+ claims 9-minute full recharge
24:42 - Tesla owner arrested for DUI while passed out with FSD active
25:08 - Sponsor Segment - You!
26:15 - New California e-bike bill targets reckless riding
27:26 - Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 specs released
28:40 - Thanks and Goodbye!

🎙️ Credits:

Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera, Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Music: via Artlist.io
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On this week's episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News! Subaru reveals the Getaway 7-seat EV SUV at the New York Auto Show, the 2026 Toyota BZ surprises with strong U.S. sales, outselling Ford and Chevrolet, and Tesla's X account celebrates a driver whose ophthalmologist recommended a Tesla due to failing vision.

Find full show notes, links to covered stories, and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/04/04/ten-576-subaru-getaway-toyota-bz-soars-tesla-promotes-fsd-for-drivers-with-vision-loss/

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⏱️ Episode Timeline:

00:00 - Intro and sponsor shoutouts
00:21 - Welcome to the show
00:31 - Subaru unveils the 2027 Getaway EV SUV
01:38 - Slate Auto shares winter cold-weather testing update
02:35 - Polestar 3 production moves to the U.S.
03:33 - Kia EV3 confirmed for the U.S.
04:46 - Toyota BZ outsells Chevy Equinox EV and Ford's entire EV lineup in Q1
06:11 - New EV sales drop in Q1, but used EV sales surge
07:36 - GM halts EV production at Factory Zero for four weeks
08:41 - Verge TS Pro solid-state battery motorcycle enters production
10:13 - Tesla promotes FSD for a driver with failing vision
11:37 - Solar dominated U.S. grid additions in 2025; IRENA reports 692 GW of renewables added globally
14:34 - Nissan LEAF recalled in Japan over battery defect
14:52 - Lucid Gravity recalled over seatbelt issue
15:04 - Jeep Wagoneer S recalled over liftgate covers
15:21 - First megawatt truck charger deployed in the U.S.
15:41 - GAC Aion UT enters production in Austria
15:57 - Zoox expands U.S. coverage
16:08 - Renault AutoLOOP expands battery recycling across Europe
16:23 - Germany proposes charging price transparency law
16:39 - Geely E5 SUV expands to more European markets
16:52 - Volvo becomes sole European importer of Lynk & Co
17:04 - Scotland announces £17.8M for EV charging
17:17 - BMW adds entry-level iX3 variant
17:30 - Valeo begins Indian e-axle production for Mahindra
17:41 - Fraunhofer IFAM develops new electrochemical battery recycling technique
17:52 - Copenhagen achieves 100% electric bus fleet
18:02 - Australia's CEFC partners with VW Financial to boost EV loans
18:14 - Western Australia gets its first electric ferry service
18:26 - Freelander EV concept unveiled in Shanghai
18:38 - Silicon Austria Labs develops 12V battery alternative for EVs
18:55 - Rivian-Volkswagen JV hits new milestone; Rivian receives $1B
19:08 - Workhorse announces more affordable W56 Step Van
19:21 - Bipartisan e-bike bill considered in U.S. Congress
19:31 - Toyota BZ7 secures 3,100 Chinese pre-orders in one hour
19:45 - SK Signet unveils compact 400kW ultra-fast charger
19:58 - Hyundai teases new body-on-frame SUV concept
20:11 - Hyundai teases IONIQ Earth and Venus EVs
20:22 - Candela launches P-12 Business hydrofoiling ferry
20:33 - Uber expands EV driver grant nationwide
20:46 - EV now the norm in European company car fleets
21:00 - Volkswagen opens UNYX 08 pre-sales in China
21:14 - New project targets improved cell-to-pack battery recycling
21:26 - BYD overseas sales hit 40% of total volume
21:42 - Honda cuts Prologue price by $7,500 in the U.S.
21:55 - VW CEO confirms physical controls are non-negotiable
22:08 - Senator Moreno proposes expanded ban on Chinese EV partnerships
22:23 - All new BMW i5s now get NACS as standard
22:37 - BMW unconvinced by range-extender trend
22:53 - BP Pulse breaks ground on Australia's first airport EV charging hub
23:04 - India extends PM E-DRIVE incentives for two and three-wheelers
23:17 - Škoda Peaq teased with 600+ km range
23:29 - EU relaxes CO₂ targets for truck-makers
23:42 - Google adds AI route planning and charging to Android Auto
23:53 - Oxford Bus Company adds 13 electric buses with £5.1M investment
24:09 - Toyota joins Cellcentric hydrogen JV with Volvo Group and Daimler Truck
24:20 - Toyota HiLux EV priced from $75,000 AUS
24:42 - Supporter segment
26:20 - Mercedes EQS gets steer-by-wire and a steering yoke
27:17 - April Fool's roundup
28:25 - Thanks and goodbye!
30:40 - Important Messages.

🎙️ Credits:

Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera, Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Music: via Artlist.io
© Transport Evolved LLC, 2026

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On this week’s episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News!

The Trump administration gives TotalEnergies a refund in exchange for it stopping wind farm plans, the price of oil surges as Iran war wages on - pushing up interest in EVs, and BYD is readying 20 new dealerships in Canada within a year.

Find full show notes, links to covered stories, and script at:
https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/03/28/ten-episode-575-trumps-refund-to-stop-wind-farms-iran-war-pushes-up-ev-interest-byd-in-canada/

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⏱️ Episode Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction and sponsor shoutouts
00:21 - Welcome to the show
00:23 - Editorial note
01:00 - Trump offers $1B to French firm to ditch wind for drilling; days later says net zero by 2050 is impossible
01:53 - SEC drops Faraday Future probe
03:07 - Sony Honda Afeela canceled
04:02 - Mercedes-Benz CLA sees strong February registrations
05:14 - Xiaomi turns a profit
06:20 - CATL surpasses 50% of domestic EV battery market
07:39 - Study shows minimal degradation after 100,000 km
09:13 - Polestar adopts recycled cobalt
10:14 - Gulf refining losses push oil prices up; BYD sales rise
11:25 - EIA: US solar, wind, storage additions to more than double; 2025 saw 814 GW wind added; Dominion’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind begins generating
12:55 - Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage
14:11 - New Flyer recalls battery and hydrogen buses over unintended acceleration
14:29 - Husk-E terminal trucks recalled for seat faults
14:41 - Hyundai issues global Kona Electric recall
14:57 - Volkswagen plans 100,000-vehicle EV battery recall
15:12 - Berlin opens battery lab
15:28 - Bosch unveils new drivetrain and battery system for heavy machinery
15:40 - Xpeng releases full-year financials
15:57 - Kia EV2 production begins in Slovakia
16:08 - Cupra updates Tavascan
16:22 - Ford announces Transit City
16:35 - V-Green plans 99 charging stations in Vietnam
16:49 - Stellantis gains Tesla Supercharger access in US and Canada
17:01 - BAIC reports progress on sodium-ion batteries
17:13 - New Zealand expands EV charging
17:25 - Electric trucks help retain drivers, says Electrek
17:43 - Green Mountain Power adds battery rental
17:56 - Audi offers over $50K discounts on RS e-tron GT in some markets
18:13 - Honda WN7 electric motorcycle wins design award
18:27 - Volvo unveils EX30 cargo variant
18:44 - Donut Lab releases new data
19:05 - Fastned cuts ad-hoc rates in Germany
19:17 - Renault to build EVs in Spain from 2028
19:28 - Mahindra, HPCL expand charging in India
19:41 - Bosch, Tata AutoComp form joint venture
19:53 - SAIC reveals MG4X specs; semi-solid batteries coming to Europe this year
20:10 - Arval notes rising EV adoption in Germany
20:21 - Circu-li-ion rebrands to R3 Robotics
20:37 - CEVA Logistics launches end-of-life battery transport service
20:52 - Portland launches e-bike rebate next month
21:05 - Toyota confirms second EV production in USA
21:16 - UK invests £1B in zero-emission trucks, vans, and depot charging
21:28 - Subaru teases next EV
21:41 - New megawatt system reaches 99.26% efficiency
21:59 - German climate lawsuit against BMW, Mercedes-Benz fails
22:12 - Genesis EVs launch in the Netherlands
22:24 - European EV registrations up 20% in February
22:38 - EU, Australia sign trade deal benefiting EVs and battery materials
22:51 - Škoda Elroq and Enyaq switch to LFP in 2026
23:01 - Tronity, Mercedes-Benz partner on home charging reimbursement in Germany
23:11 - CSR proposed to better assess charging station reliability
23:28 - London considers higher charges for SUVs
23:39 - GM tests next-gen semi-autonomous systems
23:55 - BYD offers 18 months of free 5-minute charging
24:07 - Toyota launches C-HR+ in Europe
24:24 - Ford update adds CarPlay preconditioning to Mustang Mach-E
24:35 - Bentley cuts EV lineup to one model
24:46 - California firm launches solar farm construction robot
25:07 - Sponsor Segment - You
26:44 - BYD plans 20 Canadian dealerships within a year
28:09 - Mahindra offers Batman Buybacks
29:29 - Thanks and goodbye
30:40 - Important messages

🎙️ Credits:

Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera, Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Music: via Artlist.io
© Transport Evolved LLC, 2026

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