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Today, we’ll discuss the U.S. Presidential Election’s impact on EVs, Xiaomi’s impressive EV production, and the return of Buttons.
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00:00 – Start
00:30 – Welcome!
00:36 – Incoming Trump administration to end EV purchase incentives
01:43 – Presidential election outcome boosts Tesla-related values.
02:54 – Audi and SAIC launch their AUDI brand in China with a concept car that drives like a "real Audi".
03:49 – Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets NACS and major revisions for 2025.
04:58 – Cadillac Vistiq is revealed, priced for 2025.
05:58 – Porsche unveils the second-generation Taycan with new models.
06:52 – Polestar makes significant lineup changes for 2025.
07:49 – COP 29 starts, and issues are already arising.
09:01 – Ford reduces electric vehicle production in Germany.
09:58 – Xiaomi makes 100,000 XU7 models in 230 days.
12:05 – Tesla recalls Cybertruck for inverter failures.
12:23 – A2Z recalls its NACS adapter.
12:45 – Mercedes-Benz CLA EV will have a dual-speed transmission.
13:00 – Tesla updates lease deals to attract Cybertruck buyers.
13:15 – Cadillac XT4 ends production to make way for the Bolt EV family.
13:30 – Cariad and TomTom partner for future VW Group EV route planning.
13:45 – Kia e-Niro gets priced for 2025 in the US.
13:59 – Japan Airlines and Sumitomo announce e-VTOL service.
14:15 – Škoda enters the Indian market with a refreshed Enyaq.
14:31 – Renault and Octopus Energy offer free charging for a year to new customers.
14:46 – Rivian and LGES sign a new battery supply contract.
15:02 – Street Scooter ends European production.
15:16 – Vauxhall prices the Mokka EV for the UK.
15:30 – Lucid posts nearly $1 billion in losses in Q3 but has cash until 2026.
15:45 – Livewire, KYMCO unveil concept maxi scooters.
15:59 – Paris bans private cars in parts of the city.
16:14 – ABB celebrates first A400 charging station in North America.
16:29 – Li-Cycle receives DOE funds for New York battery recycling.
16:41 – Vinfast gets cash injection from VinGroup CEO.
16:57 – Audis Q8 e-tron factory buyer withdraws.
17:11 – Bentley publishes Beyond 100+ plan.
17:27 – Leapmotor B10 rumored German production.
17:43 – Tesla restores free supercharging for new Model Y customers in Europe.
17:55 – Indian government launches EV as a service.
18:07 – China sold 1.43 million EVs in October.
18:21 – CHP tests police Lucid Air Cruiser.
18:33 – Toyota complains about California’s emissions regulations.
18:49 – Texas utility offers free overnight charging for Chevys.
19:02 – New EPA pick says he’ll protect air quality while rolling back protections.
19:19 – Waymo available in LA without invite codes.
19:34 – Hertz plans to sell EVs by 2025.
19:50 – EVgo Q3 soars.
20:08 – Zoox starts wide autonomous “pod” testing in San Francisco.
20:24 – Enphase lays off 17% of its staff globally.
20:39 – Kia EV3 arrives in Europe.
20:53 – Australia prepares for bidirectional charging.
21:08 – Hitachi Rail’s battery intercity train exceeds expectations in the UK.
21:22 – Rivian, Volkswagen, and their joint venture officially launch.
21:35 – Mercedes-Benz offers perks to dealers selling EQ models by year-end.
21:56 – Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial.
22:56 – Hyundai announces the return of physical buttons.
23:45 – Accenture’s EV study reveals most drivers plan to go electric within ten years.
24:46 – Thanks, and goodbye!
