From Transport Evolved.
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We’ll cover Volvo’s EX30 launch in the US, Joby Aviation’s celebrations in Japan, and BP’s plans to sell its petrol stations in the Netherlands.
These stories and more, on today’s show!
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00:00 – Start
00:30 – Welcome!
00:37 – Volvo EX30 launch in the US
01:30 – Nissan cuts 9,000 staff
02:18 – New data on EV ownership and politics.
03:01 – Ford starts shipping replacement NACS adapters.
03:46 – BYD sells half a million cars in October.
04:32 – Swiss Volkswagen ID owners can order bidirectional charging stations.
05:27 – Waymo gets a $45 billion valuation.
06:09 – BYD Atto 3 gets poor EuroNCAP results.
07:13 – Bentley’s CEO predicts the second age of EVs.
08:14 – Joby Aviation celebrates its first international flight in Japan.
10:05 – 107 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV models recalled.
10:25 – Kia e-Niro removed from German sale.
10:41 – UK’s BCA offers EV battery tests for auctioned vehicles.
10:60 – Walmart uses Chevrolet Bright Drop vehicles for Home Delivery.
11:17 – Honda and Asahi Kasei partner to build lithium-ion ceperators in Canada.
11:31 – New Flyer works on electric buses in Winnipeg.
11:46 – Oslo’s electric-only taxi mandate starts.
12:03 – France wants the EU to adopt a single EV incentive policy.
12:19 – GM sells its 300,000th EV in the U.S.
12:36 – CATL promises its new solid-state battery pack.
12:55 – Lyft and Mobileye partner for autonomous EVs.
13:10 – Toyota delays EV investments.
13:27 – Jaguar Land Rover has 48,000 pre-orders for its new Range Rover EV.
13:41 – The new EU commissioner for sustainable transport won’t push back on CO2 limits or ICE bans.
13:58 – Amprius celebrates sending A-sample sales for testing.
14:15 – Ford e-Transits by Oxa test in the UK and USA.
14:32 – Yamaha exits the US e-bike market.
14:48 – Nio has another strong month of sales.
15:02 – Kia and Hyundai’s EV sales continue to grow.
15:17 – Beta Technologies secures $300 million for electric planes.
15:50 – Chargepoint unveils a new “Cloud Plan EV” solution.
16:08 – Lancia teases its first production EV, the Gamma.
16:24 – Canoo lays off many staff, furloughs others.
16:38 – Rivian offers discounts for ICE car owners switching, with some catches.
16:55 – California considers an electric motorcycle mandate.
17:11 – Argonne National Lab unveils a new cathode material.
17:28 – Xiaomi starts pre-sales for the XU7 Ultra.
17:45 – Suzuki unveils its first EV, the e-Vitara.
18:01 – Honda unveils new electric concepts at EICMA.
18:22 – Zero’s 2025 lineup includes its first two All-Access models, priced under $10,000.
18:45 – Kia unveils new off-road concept EVs at SEMA.
19:04 – Royal Enfield reintroduces the Flying Flea as an electric motorcycle brand.
19:22 – Suzuki Boss says no to electrified Jimny.
19:39 – Honda Prologue sales continue.
19:54 – Chevrolet plans to add Sidewinder feature to Silverado EV.
20:09 – Ultraviolette F77 approved for sale in Europe, but price increased.
20:27 – Polestar 3 deliveries begin in the U.S.
20:44 – Automotive experts suggest GM’s EV patent is similar to Lucid’s.
21:11 – Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial
22:17 – Kigali bans new ICE motorcycles for taxis.
23:25 – BP sells all its filling stations in the Netherlands.
24:28 – Thanks, goodbye!
