From Transport Evolved.
Welcome to today’s show!
We’ll cover the Hyundai IONIQ9’s unveiling, Ford’s layoffs of European EV staff, and a Norwegian town’s survival of winter with EV buses.
These stories and more on today’s show!
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00:00 – Start
00:30 – Welcome!
00:36 – Hyundai unveils the IONIQ 9 SUV
01:32 – Kia adds EV9 GT to its lineup for next year
02:30 – Kia unveils refreshed EV6 at LA Auto Show.
03:26 – Stellantis delays Ram 1500 REV and 1500 RamCharger.
04:20 – Ford cuts 4,000 jobs, reduces EV production in Europe.
05:12 – Tesla has the highest fatality rate due to distracted drivers.
06:16 – Mitsubishi Corporation invests in Ample.
07:05 – Daimler Trucks showcases its eIntouro Motor Coach.
08:04 – BYD celebrates building its 10 millionth NEV.
08:55 – Candela closes funding, completes its first North American sale.
09:48 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage.
10:48 – Analysts warn EV market drop in the U.S. due to the U.S. Election.
11:11 – Northvolt considers bankruptcy in the U.S.
11:28 – UPS, Xos, Michigan, and Electreon test new wireless charging.
11:45 – Kreisel Electric signs battery recycling with BASF.
12:02 – XPeng prepares to launch G6 in the UK next year.
12:19 – eVolution, parent of Street Scooter, files for insolvency.
12:34 – Despite fossil fuel lobbying, the UK stays on track for ICE ban.
12:49 – Webasto opens its first second-life battery storage facility.
13:05 – Tesla quietly kills its Cybertruck wrapping service.
13:22 – Ola Electric faces over 10,000 complaints to the Indian government.
13:37 – MINI delays North American launch of Cooper SE and Aceman.
13:55 – NIO publishes Q3 financials.
14:12 – Honda begins solid-state battery production.
14:27 – Mercedes-Benz’s CLA EV has a unique charging setup in North America.
14:49 – GMC Denali EV gets a range boost for 2025.
15:04 – Jaguar rebrands, catching Elon Musk’s attention.
15:26 – Vinfast starts US EV deliveries.
15:42 – Xiaomi increases production goals again.
16:00 – The US’ first onshore wave energy project gets greenlit.
16:14 – Genesis Electrified GV70 gets tweaks for 2025.
16:31 – Tesla lowers Model Y lease prices in the US.
16:45 – Solar investment in the US surges.
16:59 – Ultra Tech Cement Limited expands its EV truck fleet.
17:14 – Jiyue unveils the Robo-X.
17:28 – Nissan Ariya gets access to Tesla superchargers.
17:42 – CATL founder criticizes Elon Musk.
18:02 – Char.gy becomes a B-Corp in the UK.
18:19 – Surge hints at a possible electric scooter launch.
18:37 – Lion Electric considers asset sales.
18:52 – BMW completes its new battery test facility.
19:08 – California tweaks emissions trading rules.
19:24 – Kia may scale back EV9 US production.
19:39 – Renault 5 e-Tech with a smaller range battery pack.
19:55 – CATL considers a European battery recycling facility.
20:10 – Lexus’ entry-level RZ model.
20:26 – Texas garage holds new Proterra buses due to parts concerns.
20:42 – Researchers in China discover new ways to recycle NCM batteries, using substances like citric acid
20:57 – BMW starts pre-production of its Neue Klasse X in Hungary
21:13 – Stellantis unveils its new frame platform for future models
21:28 – Nebraska Attorney General sues most major truck companies over electric trucks
21:58 – Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial
23:03 – eHang completes its first passenger tests in Thailand
24:02 – Volvo Group’s most northern customers begin a second deep artic winter with their electric buses
25:01 – Thanks, and Goodbye!