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00:00 – Start
00:30 – Welcome!
00:36 – Deutsche Bank claims Tesla’s Model Q is coming next year
01:41 – BMW upgrades its aerodynamic test chamber for EVs
02:41 – Stanford research suggests EVs have longer lifespans in real-world driving.
03:39 – Toyota unveils the Urban Cruiser EV.
04:30 – DS reveals the No.8 Luxury EV.
05:25 – BMW showcases quad-motor prototype EVs to its board.
06:20 – GM kills Cruise Subsidiary, absorbs tech for future cars.
07:13 – 92% of EV drivers say they won’t return to ICE.
08:04 – Renault 5 e-Tech tops France’s sales, overtaking Tesla Model Y.
09:09 – U.S. data shows EV incentives are effective.
10:25 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage.
11:26 – Tesla recalls Model X cars due to headlight issue.
11:44 – Electrify America and Costco collaborate on new charging sites.
11:59 – OX Delivers expands market availability with a large order.
12:18 – BYD unveils next-generation blade battery details.
12:34 – Vinfast expands EV production capabilities.
12:49 – Lion Electric closes Illinois facility, lays off 4,000 staff.
13:06 – Forst pushes OTA updates for BlueCruise 1.3 and 1.4.
13:22 – U.S. government funds $735 million in heavy-duty EV funding.
13:40 – Germany plans eVTOL test routes by 2026.
13:58 – Xiaomi unveils the YU7 SUV.
14:16 – CATL and Stellantis join forces for batteries.
14:35 – Jaguar’s new EV exceeds $200,000.
14:52 – EU establishes a 3-year program for digital battery passports.
15:09 – Empower aids Straddle carriers transition to electric.
15:28 – Mumbai aims to deploy 8,000 electric buses by 2027.
15:46 – BYD Dolphin refresh unveiled.
16:03 – Xpeng plans to equip G6 and G9 with LIDAR.
16:20 – Tesla seemingly obtains Cybertruck Energy Homologation in China.
16:34 – Kia confirms Tasman Pickup’s electric variant.
16:51 – Lightship unveils Ae.1 Cosmos Edition.
17:10 – Incoming Trump administration seeks to replace USPS. EV purchase order with ICE.
17:28 – Nissan Ariya owners must adapt charge ports for Tesla Superchargers.
17:45 – Hyundai Inster EV order books open in Germany.
18:01 – Amazon opens online Hyundai EV ordering.
18:19 – Tesla reduces Supercharger charging costs.
18:34 – Go Roll Away opens reservations.
18:50 – Honda offers discounts for Prologue EV.
19:07 – Nikola faces challenges with FCV customers.
19:27 – Archer Aviation prepares to become the first EVTOl operator in the UAE.
19:44 – Volkswagen considers relocating ID Buzz production from Germany.
20:00 – Rivian wins customer satisfaction survey despite reliability issues.
20:17 – Colorado leads the US in EV adoption.
20:34 – Kentucky raises EV registration fees, lowers hybrid prices.
20:55 – EU considers new e-scooter regulations.
21:09 – NYC mandates registration, insurance, and licensing for e-bikes, scooters, and EUCs.
21:27 – Lucid’s Gravity SUV achieves a 450-mile EPA range.
21:41 – Stellantis promises lithium-sulfur batteries by 2030 with cost reduction and improved performance.
21:57 – Rivian opens its adventure network charging stations to all.
22:14 – Rivian launches a $13,000 electric scooter with gaming capabilities.
22:48 – Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial.
23:57 – Battery prices drop below $100 per kWh by 2026.
24:59 – Kiwi firm launches a commercial hydrofoil tourist service in Auckland.
25:50 – Thanks, goodbye!