From Transport Evolved.
On this week’s episode of TEN:
Q1 EV figures released, Ford’s U-turn, ending Model e. Harbinger debuts the best delivery truck ad of the year — the perfect antidote to toxic nationalism.
Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/04/18/ten-578-q1-ev-sales-fords-ev-u-turn-the-best-delivery-truck-ad-youll-see-this-year/
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⏱️ Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Introduction and sponsor shoutouts.
00:20 – Welcome to the show.
00:32 – Q1 delivery figures
02:23 – Volkswagen ID.3 Neo world premiere.
03:38 – Ford restructures its EV division while CEO warns against Chinese EVs in the U.S.
05:29 – Mercedes-Benz upgrades the EQS to 800-volt architecture.
07:04 – Stellantis cuts Opel engineering jobs, cancels Poissy plant production, and is rumored in talks with Dongfeng over European factory sharing.
08:18 – Missing data card in Tesla crash evidence | Tesla FSD railroad crossing incident.
09:33 – BMW cancels iX in the U.S. to make room for the iX3.
10:44 – Volvo Trucks extends FH Aero Electric range to 700km.
12:04 – Slate raises $650M in Series C funding.
13:13 – U.S. wind projects continue after Trump administration misses appeal deadline.
14:28 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage!
15:39 – Lucid Air recalled for potential disconnected half-shaft.
15:56 – Isuzu NRR EV recalled for improperly secured harness.
16:08 – Hyundai IONIQ 6 recalled for seat belt anchor issues.
16:20 – Greenpower recalls Beast and Nano Beast school buses for missing label.
16:37 – GM faces class action over Lyriq faults.
16:55 – Serbian postal service adds EVs to its delivery fleet.
17:10 – Canada announces more EV funding.
17:24 – Chinese EV exports continue to rise.
17:42 – Schneider Electric launches Boost Pro battery storage for the UK.
17:54 – Opel and Peugeot face long waits for longer-range models.
18:09 – The world’s first articulated electric hauler now in production
18:24 – German Government pushes for further EU emissions easing.
18:44 – Sri Lanka asks EV owners to charge during the day.
18:59 – France plans third round of EV social leasing.
19:16 – Nissan unveils all-electric Juke for Europe.
19:29 – GAC Aion UT goes on sale in Europe from €27,990.
19:43 – New South Wales announces new EV strategy.
20:00 – Court rules in VW’s favour over ID.6 Crozz imports.
20:14 – Renault cuts global engineering workforce.
20:27 – Lucid appoints new CEO and secures fresh funding.
20:42 – IONNA and Circle K partner to expand U.S. EV charging.
20:53 – Isuzu and Toyota develop new fuel cell truck.
21:04 – Coca-Cola Germany partners to electrify its fleet.
21:19 – Mercedes-Benz VLE now on sale.
21:31 – Nissan in talks with Chery over UK production.
21:43 – Delhi’s new limits on ICE vehicle registrations.
21:54 – Lightship expands Colorado production facility.
22:07 – Verge clarifies TS Pro solid-state battery details.
22:20 – Mobility House to offer free electricity for V2G customers.
22:37 – Kia EV2 First Edition eligible for UK plug-in car grant.
22:50 – Volkswagen writes down U.S. EV debt.
23:02 – BYD adds flash charging to existing models.
23:22 – Redwood Materials supplies second-life battery system for Rivian’s factory.
23:37 – Allego debuts smart overnight AC charging across the Netherlands.
23:49 – Honda launches Super-N EV pre-orders in the UK.
24:02 – Sunward launches electric drilling rigs.
24:14 – Uber begins Lucid Gravity robotaxi employee test rides.
24:26 – CATL chases BYD for sub-10-minute charge times.
24:40 – Hyundai unveils IONIQ brand for China with new concepts.
24:52 – Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy.
25:07 – H55 and Safran team up on electric propulsion for the Bristell B23 Energic.
25:24 – Mercedes and Samsung SDI rumored in battery supply talks.
25:39 – EO Charging UK enters administration.
25:55 – Sponsor Segment – You!
27:07 – Aptera solar panel update posted by co-CEO Steve Fambro.
28:17 – Harbinger stages a delivery truck chase to show off its electric van.
29:44 – Thanks, and Goodbye!
31:07 – Important Closing Message.
*🎙️ 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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