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/

⏱️ 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
© Transport Evolved LLC, 2026

The Ford F-150 Lightning BEV may no longer be in production, but when it launched back in 2022, one of its killer features was its ability to provide backup power to your home using a dedicated charging station paired with a Delta inverter system.

While the inverter has proven very reliable, the Ford Charge Station Pro — as you all know — has been nothing but a headache. And, despite replacing the motherboard on her most recent unit in October, Nikki's system is yet again broken. And because she followed Ford's advice, it also no longer pairs with her truck to provide backup power.

Not only is she frustrated — but she's frankly wondering when Ford will give every F-150 Lightning owner who paid for the Home Integration System a refund.

Love the truck — for truck stuff. Love the idea of being able to back up her home — and when it works, it's great. But fit for purpose isn't something this Siemens-made (and Ford-badged) unit is capable of meeting.

Today, Nikki gives an update on what's been happening, how Ford flew someone out to diagnose the problem (and has committed to sending a new unit out... again) — and gives an update on her customization plans for the truck (which are proceeding nicely!)

⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - A reminder...
04:30 - Ford flew someone out...
05:19 - Love the truck, hate the FCSP!
06:45 - An update on the fog light project...
08:54 - Lens Lizard!
11:08 - A note on the recalls we had done
12:51 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

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🎙️ Credits:

Host: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
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Music: via Artlist.io

Microsoft is suspending developer accounts for key privacy tools like VeraCrypt and Wireguard, Employers are using your personal data to figure out the lowest salary you’ll accept, and more! Welcome to This Week In Privacy #48!

0:00 Intro
0:45 Start of podcast
1:09 Microsoft Abruptly Terminates VeraCrypt Account, Halting Windows Updates
18:53 Employers are using your personal data to figure out the lowest salary you’ll accept
36:51 Site updates
44:01 Little Snitch for Linux - Because Nothing Else Came Close
55:21 Mini Q&A
1:05:05 FBI Extracts Suspect’s Deleted Signal Messages Saved in iPhone
1:24:25 Forum updates
1:40:04 Q&A
1:58:06 Outro