Welcome to Transport Evolved! Join us every day for content from NIkki Gordon-Bloomfield, Kate Walton-Elliott, and Erin Carlie as they explore and explain the world of cleaner, greener, safer, and smarter transport. Between us, we’ve got more than 20 years of driving cleaner, greener vehicles, and we believe that the future of transport depends on a whole lot more than one company!
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From Transport Evolved. We’re often talking about the challenges associated with Ev charging infrastructure on this channel – but we rarely get to talk to someone who is a CPA and an EV enthusiast. At Everything Electric this year, we got to do just that, thanks to a chat with long-time EV owner, advocate and…
From Transport Evolved. Welcome to today’s show! On today’s show, Energica is no more, EV battery prices continue to fall, and a Land Rover with sites on destroying Tesla’s Cybertruck. These stories, and many more on today’s show! —– Here are today’s show sponsors: – Electric Vehicle Association – Head to https://www.myeva.org — EnergySage –…
From Transport Evolved. Last year, we were able to drive two out of the three electric vehicles built on the Toyota’s e-TNGA platform – the Toyota BZ4X and the Lexus RZ450e. This year, we’ve finally got our hands on the third – the Subaru Solterra. And while all three vehicles should be very similar, we’ve…
From Transport Evolved. At Everything Electric in Vancouver BC, this past September, it was great to see so many new electric vehicles on display, so many companies supporting electric vehicles, and so much consumer choice. But without a steady supply of engaged, informed engineers, our electric future can’t reach its full potential. Which is why…
From Transport Evolved. Now that the Tesla Supercharger network has started opening to other automakers in North America, we’re starting to see multiple companies selling adapters that allow you to use NACS (aka Tesla) chargers with a CCS car. But not all adapters will work – so we answer the question: Will this cheap adapter…
From Transport Evolved. Welcome to today’s show! On today’s show, Tesla holds its We, Robot event; GM plans to make EV profitable by killing off Ultium; and EVs save the day in Florida! These stories, and many more on today’s show! —– Here are today’s show sponsors: – Electric Vehicle Association – Head to https://www.myeva.org…
From Transport Evolved. We’ve not had the most reliable time with our Ford Home Integration system – but after our Ford Charge Station Pro stopped working completely at the start of September, we were able to send an RMA request to Ford and Sunrun. How, with a new charging station and a software update –…
From Transport Evolved. Nokian Tyres has been making winter tires for use in extreme winter conditions for ninety years – and to celebrate that fact, we’ve sat down with Wes Bolling from Nokian Tyres North America to find out how the company started, how winter tires can improve your EV’s winter handling – and explain…
From Transport Evolved. Like many of you, we’ve been using JuiceBoxes to charge some of our vehicles for many years, having been driven to the product many years ago by its load-sharing capabilities and open-source origins. But as we’ve documented quite a bit in the last twelve months, there’s been quite a drop in support…
From Transport Evolved. ATV racing is a popular pastime for riders both young and old in large parts of the U.S. and Canada – but one race team from Alberta, Canada are a little different to the rest of their rivals. At Everything Electric in BC Canada this year, we met Kumsons Electric Race Team…
From Transport Evolved. Welcome to today’s show! On today’s show, Q3 estimates roll in, the UK electrical grid goes coal-free for the first time since 1882, and Rivian gets fun for Halloween. These stories, and many more on today’s show! Buy our Halloween T-Shirt here: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/165300614 —– Here are today’s show sponsors: – Electric Vehicle…
From Transport Evolved. Connected vehicles offer all kinds of benefits to their owners – from the ability to remotely start and stop their vehicle to the ability to add over-the-air software updates to keep vehicles current with the latest software. But earlier this year, a team of security researchers discovered an unbelievably massive flaw in…
From Transport Evolved. Modern cities – especially ones in North America – still tend to place a heavy emphasis on trying to make it easier for automobiles to move around. But in order to make our cities cleaner, greener, safer, smarter, more equitable – and just a better place to live – residents, politicians, and…
From Transport Evolved. U.S. Startup Aptera has a long history in the EV marketplace, and in its original guise, was proposing electric vehicles long before Tesla was making any cars. Its original iteration never made it to production thanks to a bunch of reasons we’ve already covered plenty. But now, with its original cofounders at…
From Transport Evolved. Welcome to today’s show! Today, Tesla starts sending out We, Robot invites, How Charging stations help local businesses, and an aftermarket wiper for the IONIQ 5! —– Here are today’s show sponsors: – Electric Vehicle Association – Head to https://www.myeva.org — EnergySage – Start your journey to a cleaner, greener future by…
From Transport Evolved. American automakers – and to some extent automakers around the world – like to perpetuate the myth that consumers aren’t interested in buying smaller, more efficient vehicles, vehicles that are safer for other road users, use fewer resources, and make the world around us a little nicer. But in the U.S. and…
From Transport Evolved. We’ve covered the need for more accessible charging solutions for people who rent before – be it in single family or multi-family dwellings – and it’s fair to say that for the majority of people who rent, there aren’t any options to charge at home. But Canadian firm RVE is trying to…
From Transport Evolved. At the tail end of last week, GM confirmed that all of its in-production electric vehicles – as well as CCS-equipped Chevrolet Bolt EV models – now have access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. While you have to buy a CCS to NACS adapter, we happened to already have one from our Ford…
From Transport Evolved. Welcome to today’s show! On today’s show, GM EVs finally get access to Tesla’s Supercharger Network, EV battery degradation is better now than it used to be, and Norway EVs outnumber petrol cars! These stories, and more, on today’s show! —– Here are today’s show sponsors: – Electric Vehicle Association – Head…
From Transport Evolved. Air travel is responsible for a massive amount of pollution around the world, but for communities split by lakes and other large bodies of water, float planes are still the quickest way to get around. And while electric airplanes for long haul flights are still very much a pipe dream, for short-haul…
From Transport Evolved. We’re back from Everything Electric in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and we had a truly AMAZING Time… …except that is for our Air BnB, which wasn’t just badly advertised, it was unsanitary and unsafe. Here’s what really happened, how Air BnB treated us, and what we’re doing now. —– Links: Follow Harvey’s adventure…
From Transport Evolved. Transportation is responsible for a between a fifth and more than a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions in North America. But if we’re to tackle climate change in a meaningful way, we also need to look at other sources of emissions. And to build a truly equitable and sustainable world, we need…
From Transport Evolved. Welcome to today’s show! On today’s show, GM and Hyundai work together, the best way to keep batteries healthy, and rare EVs go under the hammer! These stories, and many more on today’s show! —– Here are today’s show sponsors: – Electric Vehicle Association – Head to https://www.myeva.org — EnergySage – Start…
From Transport Evolved. We’re often told by people in the comments sections of our videos that electric vehicles aren’t any good for long-distance travel, that electric cars are only for people in urban areas – and that if you live somewhere more remote (or indeed need to travel to more remote areas) you’ll need an…
From Transport Evolved. We’re just back from Everything Electric Canada 2024 in Vancouver, BC, and to start our official coverage, here’s a very, VERY quick tour of the event! —- Links: Find our postal address: https://www.transportevolved.com Get your discounted tickets for Everything Electric by heading to https://ca.everythingelectric.show and using "TRANSPORTEVOLVED" at checkout! Rhino Rack for…
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From Transport Evolved. [Editorial: Due to some issues with Internet connectivity, edit program failures, and the fact we’re traveling internationally, today’s show is a full day late for upload. We’re sorry – but hope you’ll enjoy it!] On Today’s show! We celebrate episode 500 of Transport Evolved’s TEN show at Everything Electric, and discuss some…
From Transport Evolved. 00:00 – Introduction 02:13 – Basics 04:29 – Safety Features 08:37 – OTA 09:28 – Cameras overhheated – Roof and AC 10:51 – Performance 14:34 – Polestar 3 vs EX90 – Standard modes 15:47 – Handling 17:33 – Battery Passport 19:06 – Interior safety 20:15 – It feels like a Volvo 21:48…
From Transport Evolved. People have been decrying subsidies for EVs as something that’s unfair – particularly China’s EV subsidies. So you asked us, and we dove right in to the murky world of subsidies to work out who’s getting what… …and how that compares to what legacy fossil fuels get. —- 00:00 – Introduction 01:53…
From Transport Evolved. Last week, Fermata Energy received permission from Nissan to allow its FE-20 V2X Hardware to operate with the Nissan LEAF, allowing transfer of up to 20 kilowatts of power back to the grid (or a building) from a LEAF’s battery pack. It’s the latest in a growing marketplace of V2X capable hardware…
From Transport Evolved. On today’s show, Nissan’s e-GT-R Plans, Polestar CEO Departure, Tesla’s Missing Master Plan These stories, and many more on today’s show! —– Here are today’s show sponsors: – Electric Vehicle Association – Head to https://www.myeva.org 10th-annual Tesla Raffle from ChesedChicago. To get $25 off two tickets or $500 off fifteen tickets, use…
From Transport Evolved. Tesla’s grand master plan – so far published in parts one, two and three – have helped shape Tesla as a company, show investors and shareholders the company’s direction, and formed part of Tesla’s very mythology. But earlier this week, two of the three Tesla Grand Master Plan posts on Tesla’s website…
From Transport Evolved. While there’s more choice in the electric vehicle marketplace than ever before, there’s still a log of people for whom electric vehicles feel sterile, no fun, or perhaps so electronically controlled that it’s impossible to enjoy the thrill of driving. We’d politely disagree on some of these notions, but we’ve also put…
From Transport Evolved. With Everything Electric fast approaching, we’re preparing all the gear that we need to take to Canada for our stand (and filming on location). With five people and an entire stand, we’ve realized that we’re a little low on space, even with a massive F150 Lightning as a crew vehicle. So today,…
From Transport Evolved. Welcome to today’s show! On today’s show, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz gets priced in the U.S., Fighting FUD in the US Election, and a Tesla Cybertruck fit for Mad Max… These stories, and many more on today’s show! —– Here are today’s show sponsors: – Electric Vehicle Association – Head to https://www.myeva.org…
From Transport Evolved. After what feels like an age, Volvo’s EX90 three-row, full-size electric SUV is here – and we’ve had a chance to get our first hands-on experience with it. Packed with technology, full of style and neat touches, we’re giving you a look at the exterior and interior design of this all-new plug-in…
From Transport Evolved. We’re off on another exciting launch event – but while we’re traveling back, we decided it was hight time for another video update. This time, we’re explaining why some of our projects have been on hold, where Kate’s been, and what you can expect from us at Everything Electric in Vancouver, BC!…
From Transport Evolved. The MG4 is the first car built on the Modular Scalable Platform from Chinese automaker SAIC. It’s a relatively rare beast in the modern automotive world; a modern hatchback saloon, not an SUV. But is it a car that deserves to make its way across the Atlantic. Is it a car that…
From Transport Evolved. Welcome to today’s show! On today’s show, EV battery prices have fallen by 90% since 2008, Elon Musk spreads Disinformation, and Honking Robotaxis keeping folks awake. These stories, and many more on today’s show! —– Here are today’s sponsors: – Electric Vehicle Association – Head to https://www.myeva.org 10th-annual Tesla Raffle from ChesedChicago.…
From Transport Evolved. Earlier this year, we received a set of Nokian Remedy WRG5 all-weather tires on long-term review. Designed to accommodate a wide range of different weather conditions the nickname of these tires "The Remedy" comes from the need of many drivers in urban and suburban areas to have one set of tires that…
From Transport Evolved. The media, and social media has been going wild claiming EV sales are failing. From mainstream newspapers, to the echo chamber of YouTube’s endless machine learning generated videos, there’s a vast number of folks claiming that the EV transition is over. So what is going on with EV sales, and why? —-…
From Transport Evolved. It’s easier than ever before to drive electric vehicles long distance, and with more charging stations than at any point in history running out of charge is pretty unlikely. But what if you’re caught off guard? What if the weather suddenly changes, or worse still, you come across a charging station that’s…
From Transport Evolved. Welcome! Today, a new EV Range Record, quarterlies from Lucid and Rivian, and much more! —– Our show sponsors: – Electric Vehicle Association – Head to https://www.myeva.org 10th-annual Tesla Raffle from ChesedChicago. To get $25 off two tickets or $500 off fifteen tickets, use “TransportEvolved” at checkout at https://ccfraffle.com — EnergySage –…
From Transport Evolved. We are great fans of battery backup solutions – and we’ve tried plenty in our time, ranging from small consumer UPS units to Nikki’s F150 Lightning Vehicle-to-Home system. But today, we’re trying something a little different: a rack-mountable 5.12 kWh LiFePo4 battery from Vatrer. Here’s our unboxing, a run-down of the claimed…
From Transport Evolved. For nearly fourteen years, Tesla has dominated the electric vehicle market around the world with its range of high-performance electric vehicles, complete with reliable fast-charging. But as Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s political outlook on life has headed ever towards the far right, many potential customers are now put off buying a Tesla.…
From Transport Evolved. There are currently attempts in multiple countries around the world to limit the sale of EVs made in China and exported Internationally, partly due to the claim that China is unfairly subsidizing the sale of its overseas EVs with massive incentives. We’ve discussed the need for a fair playing field before, but…
From Transport Evolved. Welcome to today’s show! On today’s show, Audi unveils new A6 e-tron models, Police state Tesla involved in fatal motorcycle accident was using FSD Beta, and people continue to do silly things with electric pickups. These stories, and many more on today’s show! —– Here are today’s show sponsors: – Electric Vehicle…
From Transport Evolved. Earlier this year, we got the chance to test BMW’s all-new i5 M60, the latest all-electric BMW to enter the German Automaker’s Stable. We loved how it handled. We loved its on-board tech, and we were thoroughly impressed. Today, we’re driving its sibling, the BMW i4 M50, a car that on paper…
From Transport Evolved. There are more EVs on the world’s roads than at any point in history. And governments, automakers and sometimes even advocates are often so focused on fast charging that they ignore the charging infrastructure that we really need more of: affordable, reliable, Level1 and Level 2 charging – everywhere! — 00:00 –…
From Transport Evolved. We’re heading to EverythingElectric this coming September in Vancouver, BC, Canada! And we’re here with your DISCOUNTED TICKETS! Head to https://ca.everythingelectric.show and buy your tickets TODAY, using "TRANSPORTEVOLVED" at checkout for 20% off! (And if you buy your tickets with that code, we’ll get all of the proceeds from those tickets!) Not…