From Transport Evolved.
Disclaimer: Today’s video includes one unbeeped swear word in the editorial note at 19:45. Viewer discretion advised.
On today’s show: RAM cancels plans for an electric 1500 pickup (but continues with its V6 plug-in hybrid), Nissan halves LEAF production before launch (and cancels the Ariya in the U.S.), and Volkswagen says door handles are here to stay.
Read the full show notes and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2025/09/20/ten-550-ram-1500-bev-canceled-leaf-production-cut-vw-door-handles/
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Episode Timeline & Sources
00:00 – Introduction and sponsor shoutouts🎙️
00:28 – Welcome to the show▶️
01:36 – RAM drops the RAM 1500 EV🚫
01:34 – EU keeps 2035 ICE phase-out🇪🇺
02:20 – Hyundai doubles down on EVs at CEO Investor Day📈
03:27 – Nissan halves LEAF production, cancels U.S. Ariya✂️
04:15 – Tesla loses most range in hot weather test📉
Volkswagen delays Golf EV, seeks new battery partners⏳
05:54 – Honda debuts WN7 electric motorcycle🏍️
06:43 – Ford to cut up to 1,000 jobs in Cologne🏭
07:33 – BMW exec: ICE will never disappear🔥
08:29 – Large EVs struggle in new IIHS tests💥
Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage!
09:39 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage!🌞
⚠️Recall Reminder
10:48 – Rivian R1T/R1S recalled over ADAS🤖
11:07 – Toyota, Lexus, Subaru EVs recalled over defrost❄️
11:23 – Orange EV Husk-E recalled for driveshaft⚠️
11:36 – New Flyer buses recalled over battery issues🚌
11:49 – Powerwall 2 recalled⚠️
📰News Shorts
12:04 – China’s Sany brings electric truck to Europe 🚚
12:26 – MIT develops self-assembling electrolyte 🧪
12:38 – Australia funds $12.3M truck charging hub 💰
12:49 – Newfoundland and Labrador fund CAD $3.8M EV network🇨🇦
13:00 – Flo and Switch announce roaming deal🤝
13:10 – Shell debuts EV thermal management fluid🛢️
13:21 – Rumors: VW may electrify Touareg⚡
13:34 – Standab secures €3.6M for micromobility charging🛴
13:48 – Ital Design shows virtual EV concept🎨
14:02 – BYD unveils 1,000-volt bus platform🚌
14:13 – Geely EX5 order book opens in UK🇬🇧
14:22 – Amazon tests Brightdrop delivery vans📦
14:33 – JBM raises $100M to electrify India’s buses🇮🇳
14:48 – MotoE series suspended until further notice🏍️
15:01 – Waymo expands AV fleet to Seattle, Denver, San Jose 🌆
15:11 – Einride completes AV truck test in Belgium🤖
15:22 – New Jersey funds $20M for e-school buses & chargers🚌
15:32 – BMW to start iX3 production in Debrecen🇭🇺
15:43 – Rivian groundbreaking in Georgia ⛏️
15:53 – Xpeng to use BYD batteries in Mona lineup🔋
16:03 – Taiga unveils new electric jet skis⚡
16:15 – VW halts ID. Buzz production temporarily ⏸️
16:25 – Mitsubishi unveils Eclipse Cross EV for Europe⚡
16:38 – Changan Deepal launches S07 in UK 🚗
16:51 – EU launches cross-border HGV charging🔌
17:02 – Fortescue could save $400M with e-trucks💰
17:16 – Avant launches 2-ton 4-wheel electric loader🚜
17:28 – Cadillac Vistiq, Optiq may offer better range⭐
17:41 – XPeng Aero HT eVTOLs crash at air show💥
17:53 – California gives $1.1M to curbside V2G firm💵
18:06 – Magna starts European Xpeng G6/G9🏭
18:18 – Porsche execs reaffirm EV commitment⚡
18:32 – BYD to bring flash charging in Europe 🇪🇺
18:46 – Toyota launches e-Palette BEV📦
18:59 – Hyundai to build IONIQ 3 in Turkey 🇹🇷
19:13 – Gdańsk orders 30 Solaris e-buses🇵🇱
19:25 – BYD, Stellantis spar over EV sales in Germany🤼♂️
19:39 – Aptera completes laminated solar hatch ☀️
Editorial Note
19:54 – Editorial Note – WARNING: One F-bomb🎙️
22:49 – Sponsor Segment – Join TE’s Patreon! 📣
Final Two Stories
24:42 – VW CEO: No flush door handles🚗
25:51 – Toyota rewards PHEV owners for plugging in💰
27:03 – Thanks, and Goodbye!👋
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🎙️ Credits:
Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera, Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Music: via Artlist.io
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