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Today, the Kia EV4 gets its North American debut, EV Sales continue to rise despite Donald Trump, and the McMurtry Spéirling goes upside down in a world-first… plus much more!
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00:00 – Intro + Sponsor Call Outs
00:30 – Welcome!
00:37 U.S. Considers exemptions to tariffs on parts
01:41 – China, EU, consider new EV deal
02:38 – Lucid buys Nikola Factory
03:33 – Mercedes-Benz pushes new OTA updates
04:31 – Kia EV4 Debuts In USA
05:33 – Polestar releases mixed sales figures
06:31 – Bright drop pauses production
07:36 – EV Sales Grew in Q1, Despite Tesla’s Drop
08:45 – China bans ‘misleading’ autonomous vehicle terms
09:54 – U.S. utility companies and legislators attack renewables
11:24 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage
12:28 – Isuzu Motors NRR EV Recalled
12:46 – Porsche Macan EV Recalled
13:01 – Audi Recalls the Q6, SQ6 e-tron
13:16 – Vianode gets funding for Norwegian battery factory
13:27 – Instavolt brings forensic liquid to the party
13:42 – China enacts rare earth medal export ban
13:58 – Lime, Redwood materials, partner on recycling
14:13 – EVs are less likely to break down
14:29 – Stellantis, Qinomic work on EV conversions
14:43 – Dem. Sen aims to ban Chinese cars in USA
15:00 – Polestar announces R&D layoffs
15:13 – Nissan promises 300+ mile range for next-gen LEAF
15:25 – Li Auto files paperwork in China for the Li i8
15:39 – New study finds out how to generate electricity from rain drops
15:52 – Daimler Truck starts battery maintenance offerings
16:03 – EQT, eCitan will end production next year
16:16 – Australian MP wants brownouts to take place to turn people against renewables
16:28 – California commits to further e-Bike Vouchers
16:42 – RBW launches US production facility
16:55 – Kia announces AI-powered digital assistance for Europe
17:09 – GM is now making more cells than Tesla
17:21 – Chevrolet Silverado to get entry-level LFP option alongside Bolt EV
17:36 – Dodge Charger has a very fragile frunk
17:47 – Level 2 charging station installations are on the rise
17:58 – Lexus buys land for its first Chinese EV factory
18:10 – Geely exercises its PUT option on Lotus
18:20 – Hyundai Mobis unveils new fire-fighting EV battery
18:32 – LeapMotor B10 goes on sale in China
18:44 – Hyundai setting up its own battery Taskforce
18:57 – China implementing new battery safety regulations
19:09 – Archer Aviation, United, announce new eVTOL service
19:23 – MINI stops shipping Chinese-made EVs to the US
19:36 – MAN trucks expands its battery assembly
19:47 – CATL experiences growth in Q1 YoY but a drop from Q4
20:04 – Scania adds new low-entry EV bus to its lineup
20:17 – Fermata energy may be acquired by Nuvve
20:31 – Mercedes-Benz starts CLA with EQ technology drive
20:43 – Kenworth Truck delays its FCV big rigs
20:55 – Chargetronix unveils new charging station
21:05 – Nio teases more details about the Onvo L90
21:18 – Leapmotors submits details about tis B01 Sedan
21:30 – Australian politician pulls out from EV charging program because of anit-Ev FUD
21:45 – Support The Channel!
22:53 – Subaru Trailseeker debuts very quietly in pre-prod form
24:01 – McMurtry Spéirling Goes upside down
25:15 – Thanks, and Goodbye!