From Transport Evolved.
On this week’s episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News!
On today’s show, six more EVs in the U.S. are canceled as the White House continues its anti-EV, pro war stance, Rivian releases pricing (and more launch specs) for its R2 and both Tesla and Waymo autonomous systems get themselves into trouble with railroad crossings.
All that and more, coming up on today’s show!
Find full show notes, links to covered stories, and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/03/13/ten-episode-573-more-evs-canceled-in-usa-rivian-r2-pricing-published-tesla-waymo-v-railroads/
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⏱️ Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Intro & sponsor shoutouts 🎙️
00:21 – Welcome to the show 👋
00:34 – Multiple EV cancellations: Hyundai IONIQ 6, Kia EV6 GT & Niro EV, Honda EVs & Acura RSX EV; SK On lays off 950+ in Georgia 📉
01:45 – Trump admin sues California over fuel economy, air quality & ZEV mandate ⚔️
02:55 – Mercedes-Benz debuts VLE 🚐
04:22 – VW Group hits 4 million vehicle milestone 🏆
05:46 – Volkswagen announces ID.3 NEO 🆕
06:57 – Porsche introduces Cayenne EV S 🏎️
08:06 – R2 pricing revealed as Rivian ends R1S Dual Standard 💰
09:23 – Ford details new Explorer with LFP battery 🧭
10:39 – EV prices fall, off-lease EVs coming, searches soar as gas prices rise 📈
11:58 – Solar wins new US power for 5th year in a row ☀️
13:17 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage! 🌞
14:32 – Honda & Acura recall EVs over rear camera software 📷
14:55 – ION Storage claims new breakthrough 🧪
15:16 – MG 4X EV with semi-solid-state battery launches 🧲
15:34 – CATL patent shows promise for solid-state cells 📜
15:50 – SF looks toward streetside EV charging 🛣️
16:02 – Huawei-backed Taycan copy emerges 🐉
16:21 – Cupra Born gets a refresh 💅
16:33 – UK Electric Classic Cars announces EV conversion chassis 🔧
16:47 – Nio restructures European operations 🗺️
16:58 – Honda plans e:NS2 for Thailand & Japan as the Insight 💡
17:08 – EU adopts 2040 Climate Target: 90% GHG reduction 🌍
17:19 – Nissan asks UK for support over "Made in EU" rules 🇬🇧
17:36 – Stellantis adds electric models at Ellesmere Port ⚡
17:51 – Rohm partners with TSMC on GaN Power Devices 💎
18:05 – Protean Electric has a new owner 🤝
18:18 – Elli Energy opens large-scale storage facility 🏗️
18:28 – Nio establishes solid-state battery subsidiary 🔋
18:39 – Artist paints Tesla as therapy 🎨
18:58 – Slate appoints new CEO 👔
19:17 – Firefly launches in Thailand
19:28 – Mercedes-Benz fined by South Korea over EV packs 💸
19:40 – Zoox expands to Phoenix & Dallas, partners with Uber 🤖
19:52 – Geely announces 1.5 MW charging stations ⚡
20:04 – Chevrolet drops one Equinox EV paint for 2026 🖌️
20:17 – Nio publishes year-end figures 📆
20:31 – Cadillac EV allegedly locks baby inside 👶
20:46 – Nissan Micra 52 kWh eligible for full UK grant 💷
20:58 – California Court causes problems for rooftop solar ⚖️
21:10 – Spain immune from energy price hikes thanks to solar 🌞
21:26 – UK removes tariffs on offshore wind items 💨
21:38 – NextStar Energy opens new factory in Canada 🏭
21:52 – Ireland expands EV bus & truck incentives 🚌
21:59 – Düsseldorf Court sets tender on motorway charging ⚖️
22:15 – Austria says EVs "conditionally suitable" for police 🚔
22:29 – Porsche may continue electric 718 after all 🏎️
22:42 – Kiwi firm to deploy 165 electric buses in Auckland 🚍
22:55 – Renault pushes forward with EV plans 🔄
23:04 – Scout CEO confirms first deliveries in 2028 📅
23:14 – Lotus first Chinese brand on sale in Canada 🍁
23:29 – Donut Labs publishes energy retention data 📊
23:41 – Pulhams introduces new electric buses 🚍
23:52 – Rheinmetall charging stations come to Germany 🔌
24:03 – FAA greenlights 8 pilot eVTOL projects this summer ✈️
24:16 – VW cuts more jobs at EV plants in Germany ✂️
24:34 – Sponsor Segment – You! 📣
26:13 – Tesla smashes through railroad crossing barriers 🚧 and Waymo also struggles
27:46 – GM helps EV1 Restoration 🔩
29:02 – Thanks, and Goodbye! 👋
30:27 – Important Messages ✊
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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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