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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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⏱️ Episode Timeline & Sources:
00:00 – Introduction and sponsor shoutouts
00:32- Welcome
00:39 – U.S. Government finally releases $5 billion in NEVI funding frozen by President Trump, issues new ‘guidance’ on how to spend it. (https://www.electrive.com/2025/08/12/us-white-house-releases-frozen-billions-in-funding-for-charging-infrastructure/)
01:39 – The US government proposes funding to accelerate U.S. Critical Minerals and materials (https://www.energy.gov/articles/energy-department-announces-actions-secure-american-critical-minerals-and-materials-supply)
02:34 – Canada accelerates its EV programs (https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2025/08/canada-accelerates-transition-to-zero-emissions-vehicles.html)
03:26 – Mercedes-Benz runs out of smart car batteries (https://www.electrive.com/2025/08/14/mercedes-runs-out-of-replacement-batteries-for-the-smart-ed3/)
04:31 – GM will temporarily source its LFP batteries from CATL until its new facility is online in the US. (https://www.electrive.com/2025/08/08/gm-to-temporarily-source-catl-batteries-for-new-chevy-bolt-despite-tariffs/) and BMW said to be considering Chinese-imported batteries for its US production facility (https://www.electrive.com/2025/08/13/bmw-is-considering-chinese-batteries-for-us-plant/)
05:30 – Zero Motorcycles begins X-line deliveries (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250730970402/en/Zero-Motorcycles-Delivers-First-Wave-of-the-Much-Anticipated-X-Line-to-Dealers-and-Customers-Globally)
06:32 – Ford Holds its Model T Event (https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2025/simplicity-blueprint-future-ford-electric-vehicle-platform)
07:33 – Daimler Truck, Volvo, Paccar and International Motors sue California over emissions, electric trucks (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/08/ftc-resolves-antitrust-concerns-arising-clean-truck-partnership)
08:35 – Mercedes-Benz warns Europe about EVs… sigh (https://www.motor1.com/news/768702/mercedes-ceo-europe-car-industry-collapse-gas-engines/)
09:38 – Shell is getting rid of Volta sites (https://www.electrive.com/2025/08/08/shell-to-dismantle-volta-charging-sites-in-the-us/)
Sponsor Segment: CCAN Action Fund!
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⚠️Recall Reminder!
11:59 – Mercedes-Benz EQB recalled to address a potential sudden loss of drive power (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V487)
📰News Shorts:
12:28 – Vinfast pushes away from Europe, US (https://insideevs.com/news/768917/critical-mateirals-aug-13-2025/)
12:45 – California’s HOV lane program is about to end after Federal funding withdrawn. (https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/californias-clean-air-vehicle-carpool-sticker-program-set-to-end-in-september/ar-AA1KsKNv)
12:45 – Nissan lowers Ariya pricing in the UK to ensure plug-in car grant eligibility (https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/nissan-ariya-grant-eligibility-and-revised-range-pricing)
13:13 – First semi-solid state battery pack EV cleared for sale in China (https://electrek.co/2025/08/13/first-ev-with-semi-solid-state-battery-cleared-for-sale/)
13:26 – Dutch Abitious Air Mobility Group is looking to acquire Ilium’s …
