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On the show – The U.S. aims to reintroduce coal while prosecuting environmental protection policies, BYD prices its first megawatt-capable cars, and Verge Motorcycles sets a new range record (with a caveat).
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00:00 – Intro + Sponsor Call Outs
00:29 – Welcome!
00:36 – Tariffs prompt EV import pause
01:37 – Trump works to bring back coal, end climate-friendly policies
02:57 – New 5-Star EuroNCAP Rating for multiple EVs
04:02 – Data shows minimal radiation risk from EVs
05:25 – Waymo to launch service in Washington, DC.
06:16 – BYD’s 1MW capable Han-L starts at $30k
07:21 – Volvo completes V2G pilot in Gothenburg
08:23 – Nissan Promises LIDAR, Solid-State Batteries Soon
09:26 – VW to Start ID.1 Production in September 2027
10:30 – Renewable, Nuclear generation in 2024 account for 40.9% of grid mix
11:57 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage
12:57 – Cadillac Lyriq Recall
13:14 – Bollinger B4 recalled
13:30 – BYD Seagull now under $8,000
13:47 – Plans to ban California’s ICE vehicle ban are unconstitutional.
14:07 – German Researchers use AI to speed up battery development
14:26 – BYD expands European availability
14:46 – Rimac wants to own all of Bugatti
15:00 – Delhi considers banning ICE
15:17 – Shanghai starts its own V2G Program
15:35 – UK slightly relaxes EV mandate
15:49 – Northvolt could be saved
16:01 – Leapmotor T03 Production paused
16:16 – Libattion opens largest second-life facility in Europe
16:31 – Mercedes-Benz e-Arocs 400 unveiled
16:50 – EV Registrations in the UK set new record
17:08 – VW EV sales double YoY in Q1
17:24 – XPeng pushes OTA
17:38 – 2025 Kia Investor Day Leans Into EV Plans
17:55 – VW, OVO, increase perks
18:13 – UK BYD sales eclipsed 2024 in Q1 2025
18:30 – Toyota eyes production plan expansion for future EVs
18:48 – CATL to Take Over NIO Battery Swap
19:05 – Volovo Energy unveils PU500
19:20 – Pebble Flow enters production
19:37 – Volvo CE unveils new lineup
19:51 – Ford free EV Charger Offer
20:03 – Stellantis upgrades compact EV lineup in Europe
20:19 – Manitoba funds new EV charging
20:36 – More than 25% of all new Porsches this year have been electric
20:50 – Ovo, Instavolt special deals
21:05 – Volvo launches refreshed lineup in Europe
21:21 – Candela P-12 Ferry Returns to Stockholm after winter break
21:37 – GM opens Uk design centre
21:50 – New Fast-charging battery, even when frozen
22:04 – Lucid benefits from Tesla’s fall from grace
22:19 – US trade war could change EU/Chinese EV relationship
22:36 – Kempower increases its charging capabilities
22:54 – Chargepoint adds V2G, More power
23:11 – Renault refreshes EVs wth V2G
23:25 – Smart #5 Brabus Unveiled
23:47 – Support The Channel!
25:20 – Toyota takes the BZ4X to Miami Art Week
26:12 – New electric motorcycle range record
27:38 – Thanks, and Goodbye!
