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00:00 – Start
00:31 – Welcome!
00:37 – Trump’s re-election leads to reactionary measures against EVs and environmentalism.
02:16 – CARB, automakers, roll back EV plans.
03:37 – Canoo bankrupt.
04:49 – Hyundai, GM near commercial vehicle deal.
05:46 – eHang-216 gets Shanghai certifications, conducts exhibition flights.
07:01 – Subaru faces security flaw like Kia’s last year.
08:26 – Volvo refreshes 2025 lineup.
09:41 – UBCO enters receivership in NZ.
10:40 – Solar panels good for agriculture!
11:46 – US EV markets to grow 11% CAGR over decade.
13:05 – Sponsor: Energy Sage.
14:06 – Chevrolet Equinox EV recalled.
14:27 – Certain Ford F150 Lightnings recalled for steering bolt issues.
14:48 – Ioneer gets loan funds for Nevada lithium mine.
15:12 – Fastned deploys restrooms at charging locations.
15:29 – UK firm EVolt announces anti-theft measures at DC Fast Charging stations.
15:49 – BYD launches its latest (and largest) car-carrying ship.
16:10 – Hödlmayr starts shipping cars using its e-transporter service.
16:34 – BT in the UK changes its plans for charging infrastructure.
16:55 – BYD refreshes its Han L and Tang L Models for China.
17:16 – Utrect, Netherlands, plans to convert old petrol stations to EV charging sites.
17:33 – AVL announces new digital passport tech for EV batteries.
17:57 – Citroën C2V may come back as an EV!
18:18 – FedEx adds new electric delivery vehicles to its fleet in NZ.
18:38 – CATL warns of a drop in profits.
18:57 – Rivian offers existing customers up to $6,000 in perks to upgrade.
19:16 – Monarch Tractor heads to Europe.
19:36 – CAKE and Dallas Cowboys make a big deal for e-bikes.
19:56 – China dramatically increased its renewable energy production in 2024.
20:18 – Nissan chooses its new LFP battery production facility location.
20:39 – Škoda starts production of its Elroq.
20:59 – Volkswagen to up its investment in Rivian.
21:18 – Nissan locks in supply for next-gen LEAF, new eSUV in the UK.
21:39 – Abu Dhabi close to finishing the world’s largest solar array.
21:59 – Certain Hyundai models are back off the US Federal Tax Incentive list.
22:20 – Cadillac Lyriq V launches.
22:37 – Polestar confirms Polestar 2’s replacement is due by the end of this decade.
23:15 – Toyota discounts the Mirai FCV by 70% to boost sales.
23:36 – SK On announces a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology.
23:56 – Hyundai expands its free charging station promotion.
24:13 – Polestar reveals its future model roadmap.
24:34 – Ford reimburses dealerships for EV charging infrastructure.
24:55 – EVs outsold diesel cars in Europe for the second consecutive year.
25:14 – Solar power surpasses coal in Europe for the first time.
25:34 – GM faces a ban on selling customer data by the US FTC.
25:54 – Porsche prepares to reverse its Macan strategy.
26:13 – Ferrari plans a fake engine sound for its EV.
26:38 – BYD announces a new overseas EV factory by year-end.
26:56 – Harbinger Electric Trucks secures $100 million B-Series funding.
27:17 – Researchers explore computed tomography for EV battery cell analysis.
27:45 – Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial
28:57 – Formula E introduces a new rapid charge pit stop called PitBoost.
30:11 – China planning a microwave solar array in space.
31:33 – Thanks and goodbye!
