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On today’s show:
Things in the U.S. get very dark under a sweeping move toward authoritarianism – dramatically affecting the EV and green energy world; GM profits from EVs; and a Porsche Tacan sets a new world record for drifting on ice.
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00:00 – Start
00:31 – Welcome!
00:37 – Mayhem continues as the White House issues illogical, illegal executive orders.
01:52 – General Motors celebrates making a profit on its EVs.
03:01 – German DIN works on a battery swap standard.
04:14 – BMW iX gets a refresh for 2026, with longer range and efficiency.
05:11 – Honda rumored to prepare a sub-$30,000 EV for North America.
06:09 – Volkswagen confirms it won’t bring the ID.7 to North America.
07:14 – UK considers a new EV subsidy program.
08:27 – US DOT’s new boss says efficient cars are less safe.
09:36 – Pressure mounts to halt future wind turbine projects in Germany.
10:38 – US solar panel deployment hits new records in 2022.
12:47 – Acura recalls ZDX EV.
13:09 – GM recalls Silverado EV and GMC Denali EV pickups due to manufacturing faults.
13:27 – Kia recalls 80,000 Niros, including EVs and PHEVs, for wiring faults.
13:48 – Flexis announces new electric commercial vehicles.
14:09 – Hyundai unveils last-mile EVs for India.
14:29 – Genesis shows the concept GV60 with snow tracks in Davos.
14:50 – Audi unveils the Q6 with a modified drivetrain for steep snow.
15:12 – Despite anti-wind policies, wind projects in Oregon and Texas continue.
15:37 – BMW considers an ICE-based platform for future EVs.
15:57 – Bajaj Auto might make the Microlino for India.
16:17 – UK NIMBYs use FUD to stop a solar farm.
16:36 – BlueOval SK workers vote for UAW representation.
16:58 – Kia closes backdoor access to Superchargers.
17:14 – BMW i5 gets a new battery and more range for 2026.
17:30 – The Spark nameplate returns as a Brazilian-market Spark EUV.
17:52 – Vinfast plans the Indian market debut at AutoExpo 2025.
18:11 – Seat announces a new EV model and expands support.
18:26 – Volvo expands plug-in and charging in Europe.
18:45 – Genesis starts the ICE phaseout in Europe.
19:02 – The first electric ferry service between Europe and Africa begins.
19:19 – Audi and Porsche consider building EVs in the U.S.
19:35 – Hyundai and Kia invest in WeaveGrid.
19:53 – U.S. sets new solar goal for 2030.
20:12 – PRC encourages citizens to switch from lithium e-bikes to lead-acid ones.
20:30 – Audi simulates global power grids for EV charging.
20:45 – Nortvolt sells stake in NOVO joint venture to Volvo.
21:03 – Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota plan electric Kei-class van releases.
21:20 – Mitsubishi dismisses Honda, Nissan merger.
21:35 – UK battery study shows degradation isn’t a concern.
21:52 – Polestar delays Polestar 6 until after Polestar 7.
22:09 – BP, Travelcentres of America open first charging stations.
22:27 – Mitsubishi Fuso works on battery second-life program.
22:45 – Audi reveals redundancy payouts for Q8 e-tron factory staff.
23:04 – Mitsubishi confirms new all-electric crossover for the U.S.
23:20 – Hyundai opens battery production facility in India.
23:36 – Polestar seeks U.S. suppliers.
23:55 – Lucid Gravity SUV now has NACS.
24:12 – GMC Sierra Denali EV has longest range, according to Edmunds.
24:41 – Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial.
25:44 – Fuller’s 360 in Aotearoa New Zealand starts VS-9 service.
26:44 – Porsche Taycan GTS sets new drifting record on ice.
27:47 – Thanks, and goodbye!