From Transport Evolved.
Welcome to this week’s episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News!
On today’s show: we learn the Bolt EV really will have a limited production run; Tesla cancels the Model S and Model X to make way for unproven robots; the Trump regime is dealt just desserts after courts strike down attempts to halt already-approved wind farms and suspend disbursement of legally allocated NEVI funds; and Rivian steps in to serve fleet customers after Ford pulled the plug on the F-150 Lightning.
Plus much more!
Find full show notes, links to covered stories, and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/01/30/ten-episode-568-model-s-x-dead-courts-defeat-trump-rivian-steps-in/
Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a few hours to watch our livestream from earlier this month. It shares some things that we can all do to resist peacefully, smartly, and keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.https://youtube.com/live/OxKt_APYQug
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*⏱️ Episode Timeline*
00:00 – Introduction and sponsor shoutouts🎙️
00:23 – Welcome 👋
00:36 – ICE violence condemned 🖤
00:58 – Confirmation: Bolt EV limited-production as GM predicts lower EV volume 🔌
02:12 – End of Model S, X as Tesla pivots to Optimus 🤖
03:13 – Standard LFP battery option added for Ford Explorer & Capri 🔋
04:02 – Unprecedented success: BYD 70% Mexico market 🇲🇽
05:01 – Continuing DC fast charger deployment sets new US record ⚡
05:57 – Keen buyers drive strong BMW iX3 & GLC demand 📈
06:56 – Stay issued: Trump wind bans struck down; NEVI funding suspension unlawful ⚖️
08:07 – Nine EU countries join 100GW North Sea Wind; 99% of US 2026 new capacity is wind, solar & storage 🌬️
09:07 – Solar panels still outperform after 40+ years ☀️
10:11 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage! 🌞
11:28 – Rivian recalls R1T, R1S seatbelt retractors 🚨
11:49 – VW expands ID4 recall 🔧
12:04 – Lucid recalls Air & Gravity rear-view cameras 📷
12:17 – Genesis G80, GV60, GV70 Electrified instrument panel recall 📊
12:31 – Chevy Blazer EV parking brake wiring harness 🛑
12:46 – Diesel outsold by EVs in China’s heavy trucks
13:06 – IBU-Tec + TU Braunschweig develop industrial dry-coating 🧪
13:19 – ID.4 renamed ID. Tiguan 🆕
13:32 – Pulsetrain + Yazaki combine inverter & charger into BMS 🧠
13:43 – Fastned €200M funding 💶
13:53 – Windrose offers free charging 🎁
14:07 – MG4 launches in UK 🇬🇧
14:22 – More countries set EV targets 🎯
14:32 – EV effects show in air quality 🌍
14:50 – Subaru wants EV clutch ⚙️
15:03 – Tesla’s Robotaxis have a dirty secret 🚘
15:20 – Amsterdam bans fossil fuel & meat ads 🚫
15:33 – Vinfast launches new vehicle 🚗
15:45 – Geely starts EX2 EV production in Indonesia 🇮🇩
15:58 – Aptera $9M public offering 💰
16:13 – India, EU agree free trade 🤝
16:25 – EU EV registrations up 30% 📊
16:42 – Spain delays e-mobility incentives ⏸️
16:55 – Rad Power Bikes may be saved 🚲
17:06 – eMobi + Hey Charge fix station connectivity 📡
17:21 – Xiaomi SU7 outsells Model 3 in China 🏆
17:34 – Amsterdam bans fat-tire e-bikes 🚳
17:48 – Ford F-Line E launches Europe 🚛
18:01 – TN proposes 3¢ EV charging tax 🧾
18:16 – Redwood Materials Series E closes, Google invests ♻️
18:31 – ZF ends multiple EV programs 🛑
18:43 – Joby + Metropolis deploy vertiports 🛩️
18:55 – Hyundai IONIQ 6N available UK 🇬🇧
19:09 – Daimler announces 100 H₂ trucks 💧
19:25 – Lucid teases mid-size models 👀
19:37 – Schneider launches 720kW charger 🔌
19:49 – VW, BMW save billions from emissions rules 💰
20:12 – EA + GM join forces 🤜🤛
20:22 – Xiaomi most popular Chinese EV in EU 📦
20:33 – BMW SiC inverters iX1/iX2 ⚡
20:45 – Ford names Lisa Drake battery storage head 🏭
20:57 – Didi + GAC-AION robotaxi fleet 🚕
21:08 – Gridserve UK public EV truck charging 🔋
21:21 – AEM expands rare-earth-free motors 🧲
21:32 – NH plans eBike program 🚴
21:55 – Sponsor Segment – You! 📣
23:38 – Slate updates production facility 🏗️
24:45 – Rivian steps in as F150 Lightning orders canceled 🏁
25:50 – Thanks & 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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