From Transport Evolved.

On today’s show, the U.S. Federal Government surprises everyone by releasing the NEVI funding that’s been held hostage since February, Shell kills more than 2,000 Level 2 public charging stations previously part of Volta, and your chance to buy a Sono Sion is here via bankruptcy auction. 

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🕒 00:00 – Sponsor Shout-outs
🇺🇸 00:39 – U.S. releases $5B NEVI funding frozen since February
⛏️ 01:39 – U.S. proposes funding to accelerate critical minerals & materials
🍁 02:34 – Canada accelerates EV programs
🔋 03:26 – Mercedes-Benz runs out of smart car batteries
🚗 04:31 – GM and BMW plan to import batteries for US-made EVs
🏍️ 05:30 – Zero Motorcycles begins X-line deliveries
🚙 06:32 – Ford holds its Model T Event
⚖️ 07:33 – Daimler, Volvo, Paccar, and International Motors sue California over electric truck emissions rules
⛽ 09:38 – Shell gets rid of Volta sites as predicted
🎟️ 10:46 – Win an EV with EV raffle reminder
⚠️ 11:59 – EQB recall to address potential sudden loss of drive power
🌏 12:28 – Vinfast pulls back from Europe and US markets
🛣️ 12:45 – California’s HOV lane program ends after Federal funding withdrawn
💷 12:59 – Nissan lowers Ariya pricing in UK to maintain grant eligibility
🔬 13:13 – First semi-solid state battery pack EV cleared for sale in China
✈️ 13:26 – Dutch Ambitious Air Mobility Group seeks to acquire Ilium assets (€20M offer)
🇬🇧 13:40 – UK Government publishes list of cars that qualify for incentives
⚡ 13:52 – Hyundai’s Elexio becomes EO before launch, with updated specs
💰 14:07 – Glencore acquires Li-Cycle
🚌 14:31 – Calgary Transit to add 120 new electric buses
📈 14:45 – UK EV van sales surge +73% in July
⚡ 14:58 – BYD doubles power output of Yangwang U9
🔐 15:12 – Kempower approves Formula Space anti-theft solution for charging cables
⛏️ 15:24 – CATL temporarily banned from mining in Jiangxi due to expired permit
🚘 15:38 – Renault rumored to work on new EV built on Geely’s GEA platform
🚌 15:50 – DAKIMO project improves routing options for leaving car at home, using public transit
🌌 16:04 – Lightship begins production of AE.1 Cosmos Edition
💶 16:19 – Volkswagen holds EV pricing in Europe while ICE models rise
🤝 16:31 – Vinfast/Plugsurfing partnership launches in Europe
🇷🇸 16:44 – Serbia pauses EV subsidy program due to lack of funds
♻️ 16:58 – Norwegian companies form EV battery recycling firm
🚖 17:12 – Revel ends ride-sharing, now focuses on charging
🚀 17:34 – Acura teases all-electric RSX prototype ahead of Monterey Car Week
🚗 17:50 – Hyundai Inster sells well in Europe
🏎️ 18:02 – MotorTrend reports a Camaro EV is coming
🇭🇷 18:13 – Croatia announces €21.2M program to encourage EV purchases
🚗 18:23 – Lucid rebuts claims of low Gravity sales
🔋 18:37 – China’s July figures show shift toward battery electric over PHEV
📦 18:50 – Xiaomi CEO tells customers to consider alternatives as order books soar
🛠️ 19:05 – Rivian posts job listings for rear-wheel steer-by-wire team
⛏️ 19:16 – Lucid Motors gets directly involved with U.S. mining
⚡ 19:27 – Helmholtz researchers examine Li-S battery failures
🚘 19:40 – Cadillac reveals Elevated Velocity concept
❌ 19:51 – Honda says EVs are not its primary goal
🔄 20:05 – Mitsubishi and Bosch battery swap service approved by European Commission
📱 20:16 – Apple Maps introduces direct charging station control in some markets
🔌 20:27 – New V2G program goes live in Fremont
💶 20:40 – Ultraviolette raises €18M in latest round
🌞 20:58 – Sponsor Segment: EnergySage
🚗 22:21 – Polestar 3 claims new range record
🔨 23:33 – Sono Motor prototypes go up for auction in September