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Today, Chevrolet teases the next-generation Bolt EV, Ford promises a “Model T Moment” after a bumpy financial quarter, and the EPA? It’s walking away from protecting the environment.
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00:00 – Sponsor Call Outs
00:37 – Welcome + Editorial Note
00:59 – Blue Marker
02:03 – EU & US agree to 15% import tariffs (inc. cars)
03:01 – LION warranties voided, Deloitte tells customers
03:59 – Chevy teases next-gen Bolt EV on Instagram
04:56 – Kia shares EV4 durability + range testing data
05:57 – New EV owners realize lower servicing costs after ~3 visits
06:48 – EV Intelligence: Robotaxi skepticism, Tesla fatigue, Toyota trust
07:50 – Ford Q2 losses; “breakthrough EV” coming in 10 days
08:52 – Solar beats wind in latest EIA power data
09:38 – GAO releases EV infrastructure report to Congress
10:36 – Win an EV via EVRaffle.org!
12:11 – Genesis GV60 recalled for display issue (MY23–25)
12:35 – BMW i4, i7, iX recalled for battery fault risk
12:49 – Hyundai recalls 10 IONIQ 5s (2025) for fire risk
13:06 – DHL & Ford expand electric fleet partnership
13:32 – BMW invests in Estes Energy Solutions
13:46 – FAW launches Pony EV in China
14:01 – Average car payment hits record high
14:15 – Formula E stays solo single-seater e-racing series till 2048
14:32 – Porsche + Fauschner set e-boat speed record
14:47 – Leapmotor debuts B01 EV sedan in China
15:00 – CATL nears 1,000 EV battery swap stations
15:14 – Steel/wood hybrid battery casing tested by TU Graz
15:29 – Athens swaps trolleybuses for electric buses
15:41 – Cadillac keeps Apple/Android car tech outside US/CAN
15:54 – Germany explores remote-controlled car regulations
16:07 – Xiaomi SU7 Ultra spotted near Ferrari – benchmarking?
16:20 – Honda teases electric naked motorcycle on Instagram
16:33 – Peak Energy delivers 1st grid-scale sodium-ion battery in US
16:47 – Toyota Highlander EV reportedly on the way
17:02 – EV Sportline launches winch kit for Rivian R1T/R1S
17:17 – Stellantis opens Leapmotor B10 order books
17:30 – Cupra delays US launch to post-2030
17:43 – Toyota to build EVs in Czech Republic (via Nikkei)
17:57 – EVgo lands $225M in financing
18:10 – ChargePoint launches new monitoring/support program
18:23 – SF to get 403 new EV chargers via CA grant
18:36 – Auto Express teases new MG EV
18:51 – CATL powers China’s first electric tourist boat
19:05 – OpenReach hits 5,000 EVs in fleet
19:18 – Mercedes-Benz teases GLC EQ for September
19:32 – UK pledges £25M for curbside EV charging
19:45 – Automakers launch own incentives as ECG nears
19:59 – Stellantis EVs may not qualify for UK EV grant
20:10 – China lowers luxury tax threshold – hits more EVs
20:23 – WeRide expands into Saudi Arabia
20:37 – Lyft & Benteler announce autonomous shuttle program
20:52 – InstaVolt building mega charger site on UK A303
21:06 – Rivian begins NACS transition on Adventure Network
21:18 – Cologne team works on microgrid tech
21:32 – Farizon unveils XVan electric camper
21:44 – Vertical Aerospace completes airport-to-airport e-plane flight
22:06 – Sponsor: Energy Sage
23:33 – U.S. road deaths rise; Canada’s fall as US weakens safety oversight
24:54 – Honda launches N-One EV in Japan
26:02 – Thanks & Goodbye!
