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00:00 – Intro + Sponsor Call OU
00:38 Kia unveils the production EV4
00:31 – Welcome!
01:50 – Volkswagen ID.4 tops US sales in January
02:55 – Kia reveals production PV5 at EV Day
04:03 – BMW says next-gen EV drivetrain and battery pack improve current generation
05:12 – NEMA confirms standard for V2G
06:17 – RAM launches its electric vehicle, the “Ultimate Electric Vehicle.”
07:30 – ChargePoint faces delisting due to stock price concerns.
08:33 – Mercedes-Benz admits large touchscreens don’t equal luxury.
09:36 – Stellantis patents a system for towing EVs with wheels on the road.
10:54 – Italy investigates Stellantis, BYD, Volkswagen, and Tesla over customer claims.
12:09 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage.
13:06 – Rivian recalls 17,000 R1 vehicles for headlight issues.
13:28 – Super 73 recalls some bikes.
13:45 – Nikola recalls hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
14:08 – Audi recalls Q5 PHEV for battery problems.
14:27 – Mercedes-Benz e-Sprinter recalled for a broken weld.
14:42 – Tesla Model 3, Y, recalled.
14:56 – Farizon SV electric van launches in the UK.
15:12 – Kia reveals the EV2 Concept.
15:34 – Polestar offers discounts to Tesla customers and partners with Volvo.
15:53 – Portugal simplifies EV charging rules.
16:12 – Hyundai expands production in Georgia to counter import tariffs.
16:28 – H2 Hyva to be liquidated.
16:46 – Lucid promises an affordable mid-size EV SUV.
17:02 – The White House, Elon Musk, retaliate against government-owned charging stations.
17:25 – Lynk&Co debuts the 08 PHEV with an impressive EV range.
17:41 – Nissan announces its next vehicle will include NACS.
17:56 – Dacia works on a new city EV for Europe.
18:12 – Rivian launches an upfit program.
18:26 – Volvo teases more details about its ES90.
18:42 – Scout confirms its EVs tow more than its PHEVs.
18:57 – Stellantis likely cancels the Compass EV for the US.
19:21 – BP launches its first UK charging forecourt.
19:36 – Peter Rawlinson steps down as Lucid CEO.
19:56 – Ionetic launches a UK battery pilot program.
20:12 – Fastned opens its largest UK fast charging station hub.
20:28 – The DRC bans cobalt exports for four months.
20:51 – Aston Martin cuts jobs and delays its EV program.
21:08 – UK expands its electric taxi and van incentives.
21:22 – Aston Martin cuts jobs and delays its EV program.
21:37 – Wuling Hongguang Mini EV gets a four-door option.
21:55 – EV sales in Europe soar in January, except for Tesla.
22:12 – Initial Renault 5 and Alipne A290 models have inverter issues.
22:30 – BYD Atto 2 gets pricing for European markets.
22:46 – BMW confirms the MINI Oxford won’t have new electric models.
23:02 – Nio brand Onvo announces a new flagship model.
23:23 – Princeton announces a breakthrough for sodium-ion cathodes.
23:41 – Stellantis unveils its Level 3 self-driving tech.
23:59 – Lilium files for insolvency protection.
24:23 – Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial.
25:29 – Mercedes-Benz starts testing solid-state EV battery packs.
26:25 – J.D. Power Survey shows simpler EVs are more reliable than luxury ones.
27:44 – Thanks, and goodbye!
