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/

⏱️ 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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