From Transport Evolved.
On today’s show, we take a look at the latest global EV sales figures, which continue to soar in most markets. In the U.S., President Trump is pushing to ban all new wind and solar projects, sparking major concern for the clean energy sector. And in India, Mahindra has unveiled a Batman-inspired electric SUV — a real Batmobile you can buy.
Please note that in today’s audio version, Nikki misspoke, and said "Princtown" instead of "Princeton". We’re sorry for the error. It’s notified by a small chime in the shorts.
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⏱️ Episode Timeline & Sources:
00:00 – Introduction and sponsor shoutouts🎙️
00:37- Welcome 👋
00:45 – EV Sales figures soar in July – most places except the U.S. (https://electrek.co/2025/08/14/global-ev-sales-hit-10-7m-in-2025-europe-surges-us-stalls/) but there was still a Trump Bump – Trump’s ending EV tax credits have bumped sales in July in the U.S. (https://insideevs.com/news/769599/ev-sales-july-2025/) 📈
01:49 – Kia begins producing European EV4s in Slovakia (https://www.press-eu.kia.com/document/633#/latest-news/kia-launches-ev-production-in-europe-with-the-ev4) 🇸🇰
Deal Signed – As it celebrates its 1.5 millionth ID model (https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/a-milestone-in-the-transformation-volkswagen-delivers-the-15-millionth-all-electric-id-model-19728) , Volkswagen signs a deal with the Portuguese Government to secure ID.1 manufacturing there (https://electrek.co/2025/08/20/volkswagen-secures-35-million-to-build-most-affordable-ev-yet/) .🇵🇹
03:36 – Blueoval SK Starts cell production (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64d1333428e7832185351ab8/t/68a48cf72d02ba1510997680/1755614455374/BlueOval+SK+Launches+Battery+Production+at+First+Kentucky+Plant.pdf) and Selling batteries – BlueOval SK is looking for other customers to sell cells to (https://electrek.co/2025/08/19/fords-next-big-ev-money-move-selling-batteries/) 🔋
04:36 – Porsche said to be considering massive cuts at its battery subsidiary cell force (https://www.electrive.com/2025/08/20/porsche-reportedly-planning-drastic-cuts-at-battery-subsidiary-cellforce/) – yet still takes part in a $463 Million Series D Funding Round for Group14 (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/group14-closes-us463m-series-d-funding-round-and-acquires-100-ownership-of-bam-factory-in-south-korea-from-sk-inc-302533912.html) and celebrates Second-Generation – Porsche subsidiary V4Smart presents its second-generation cell (https://www.v4smart.com/generation-2/) 🔋
05:35 – BYD, MG, use plug-in-hybrids to side-step EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs (https://www.electrive.com/2025/08/18/byd-and-mg-sidestep-eu-tariffs-with-plug-in-hybrids/) 🇨🇳.
06:38 – New Study suggests fast charging stations need better air quality measures (https://www.electrive.com/2025/08/20/ev-fast-charging-hubs-pollutant-hotspots-study-claims/) 🌬️
07:43 – Archer Aviation completes its longest human-piloted flight to date (https://investors.archer.com/news/news-details/2025/Archer-Completes-55-Mile-FlightLongest-Yet-For-Piloted-Midnight-Aircraft/default.aspx) 🛩️
08:46 – Nissan LEAF priced from under $30,000 in the U.S. (https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/more-features-more-range-still-under-30k-all-new-2026-nissan-leaf-priced-from-29990-msrp) 💵
09:54 – Trump plans to stop all solar and wind permits in the U.S. (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/20/trump-says-us-will-not-approve…
