Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
On today's show, the U.S. Federal Government surprises everyone by releasing the NEVI funding that’s been held hostage since February, Shell kills more than 2,000 Level 2 public charging stations previously part of Volta, and your chance to buy a Sono Sion is here via bankruptcy auction.
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🔗 transportevolved.com/2025/08/15/ten-545-who-killed-ev-charging-shell-did-nevi-cash-sono-auction
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🕒 00:00 – Sponsor Shout-outs
🇺🇸 00:39 – U.S. releases $5B NEVI funding frozen since February
⛏️ 01:39 – U.S. proposes funding to accelerate critical minerals & materials
🍁 02:34 – Canada accelerates EV programs
🔋 03:26 – Mercedes-Benz runs out of smart car batteries
🚗 04:31 – GM and BMW plan to import batteries for US-made EVs
🏍️ 05:30 – Zero Motorcycles begins X-line deliveries
🚙 06:32 – Ford holds its Model T Event
⚖️ 07:33 – Daimler, Volvo, Paccar, and International Motors sue California over electric truck emissions rules
⛽ 09:38 – Shell gets rid of Volta sites as predicted
🎟️ 10:46 – Win an EV with EV raffle reminder
⚠️ 11:59 – EQB recall to address potential sudden loss of drive power
🌏 12:28 – Vinfast pulls back from Europe and US markets
🛣️ 12:45 – California’s HOV lane program ends after Federal funding withdrawn
💷 12:59 – Nissan lowers Ariya pricing in UK to maintain grant eligibility
🔬 13:13 – First semi-solid state battery pack EV cleared for sale in China
✈️ 13:26 – Dutch Ambitious Air Mobility Group seeks to acquire Ilium assets (€20M offer)
🇬🇧 13:40 – UK Government publishes list of cars that qualify for incentives
⚡ 13:52 – Hyundai’s Elexio becomes EO before launch, with updated specs
💰 14:07 – Glencore acquires Li-Cycle
🚌 14:31 – Calgary Transit to add 120 new electric buses
📈 14:45 – UK EV van sales surge +73% in July
⚡ 14:58 – BYD doubles power output of Yangwang U9
🔐 15:12 – Kempower approves Formula Space anti-theft solution for charging cables
⛏️ 15:24 – CATL temporarily banned from mining in Jiangxi due to expired permit
🚘 15:38 – Renault rumored to work on new EV built on Geely’s GEA platform
🚌 15:50 – DAKIMO project improves routing options for leaving car at home, using public transit
🌌 16:04 – Lightship begins production of AE.1 Cosmos Edition
💶 16:19 – Volkswagen holds EV pricing in Europe while ICE models rise
🤝 16:31 – Vinfast/Plugsurfing partnership launches in Europe
🇷🇸 16:44 – Serbia pauses EV subsidy program due to lack of funds
♻️ 16:58 – Norwegian companies form EV battery recycling firm
🚖 17:12 – Revel ends ride-sharing, now focuses on charging
🚀 17:34 – Acura teases all-electric RSX prototype ahead of Monterey Car Week
🚗 17:50 – Hyundai Inster sells well in Europe
🏎️ 18:02 – MotorTrend reports a Camaro EV is coming
🇭🇷 18:13 – Croatia announces €21.2M program to encourage EV purchases
🚗 18:23 – Lucid rebuts claims of low Gravity sales
🔋 18:37 – China’s July figures show shift toward battery electric over PHEV
📦 18:50 – Xiaomi CEO tells customers to consider alternatives as order books soar
🛠️ 19:05 – Rivian posts job listings for rear-wheel steer-by-wire team
⛏️ 19:16 – Lucid Motors gets directly involved with U.S. mining
⚡ 19:27 – Helmholtz researchers examine Li-S battery failures
🚘 19:40 – Cadillac reveals Elevated Velocity concept
❌ 19:51 – Honda says EVs are not its primary goal
🔄 20:05 – Mitsubishi and Bosch battery swap service approved by European Commission
📱 20:16 – Apple Maps introduces direct charging station control in some markets
🔌 20:27 – New V2G program goes live in Fremont
💶 20:40 – Ultraviolette raises €18M in latest round
🌞 20:58 – Sponsor Segment: EnergySage
🚗 22:21 – Polestar 3 claims new range record
🔨 23:33 – Sono Motor prototypes go up for auction in September
On today's show, the U.S. Federal Government surprises everyone by releasing the NEVI funding that’s been held hostage since February, Shell kills more than 2,000 Level 2 public charging stations previously part of Volta, and your chance to buy a Sono Sion is here via bankruptcy auction.
Find full show notes (with links) at:
🔗 transportevolved.com/2025/08/15/ten-545-who-killed-ev-charging-shell-did-nevi-cash-sono-auction
—
👥 Today’s Sponsors
🌱 Electric Vehicle Association - myeva.org
⚡ EnergySage - kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262
🎁 Win an EV with CCAN Action Fund! ➡️ bit.ly/transportevolvedEVraffle
Choose from:
• Rivian R1T / R1S
• Lucid Gravity / Air
• Porsche Macan EV / Taycan
🏅 2nd prize: Ioniq 5 or VW ID. Buzz
🥉 3rd prize: Chevy Equinox EV
🎟️ $200 ticket supports CCAN Action Fund nonprofit work
—
✊ Get Involved 🗳️ indivisible.org/town-hall-resources
❤️ Support the Show
📰 transportevolved.com
🔥 patreon.com/transportevolved
☕ ko-fi.com/transportevolved
📺 youtube.com/transportevolved
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👕 redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd
🛍️ amzn.to/40xOyjm
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💬 Join the Conversation
🐘 mastodon.transportevolved.com/@show
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🕒 00:00 – Sponsor Shout-outs
🇺🇸 00:39 – U.S. releases $5B NEVI funding frozen since February
⛏️ 01:39 – U.S. proposes funding to accelerate critical minerals & materials
🍁 02:34 – Canada accelerates EV programs
🔋 03:26 – Mercedes-Benz runs out of smart car batteries
🚗 04:31 – GM and BMW plan to import batteries for US-made EVs
🏍️ 05:30 – Zero Motorcycles begins X-line deliveries
🚙 06:32 – Ford holds its Model T Event
⚖️ 07:33 – Daimler, Volvo, Paccar, and International Motors sue California over electric truck emissions rules
⛽ 09:38 – Shell gets rid of Volta sites as predicted
🎟️ 10:46 – Win an EV with EV raffle reminder
⚠️ 11:59 – EQB recall to address potential sudden loss of drive power
🌏 12:28 – Vinfast pulls back from Europe and US markets
🛣️ 12:45 – California’s HOV lane program ends after Federal funding withdrawn
💷 12:59 – Nissan lowers Ariya pricing in UK to maintain grant eligibility
🔬 13:13 – First semi-solid state battery pack EV cleared for sale in China
✈️ 13:26 – Dutch Ambitious Air Mobility Group seeks to acquire Ilium assets (€20M offer)
🇬🇧 13:40 – UK Government publishes list of cars that qualify for incentives
⚡ 13:52 – Hyundai’s Elexio becomes EO before launch, with updated specs
💰 14:07 – Glencore acquires Li-Cycle
🚌 14:31 – Calgary Transit to add 120 new electric buses
📈 14:45 – UK EV van sales surge +73% in July
⚡ 14:58 – BYD doubles power output of Yangwang U9
🔐 15:12 – Kempower approves Formula Space anti-theft solution for charging cables
⛏️ 15:24 – CATL temporarily banned from mining in Jiangxi due to expired permit
🚘 15:38 – Renault rumored to work on new EV built on Geely’s GEA platform
🚌 15:50 – DAKIMO project improves routing options for leaving car at home, using public transit
🌌 16:04 – Lightship begins production of AE.1 Cosmos Edition
💶 16:19 – Volkswagen holds EV pricing in Europe while ICE models rise
🤝 16:31 – Vinfast/Plugsurfing partnership launches in Europe
🇷🇸 16:44 – Serbia pauses EV subsidy program due to lack of funds
♻️ 16:58 – Norwegian companies form EV battery recycling firm
🚖 17:12 – Revel ends ride-sharing, now focuses on charging
🚀 17:34 – Acura teases all-electric RSX prototype ahead of Monterey Car Week
🚗 17:50 – Hyundai Inster sells well in Europe
🏎️ 18:02 – MotorTrend reports a Camaro EV is coming
🇭🇷 18:13 – Croatia announces €21.2M program to encourage EV purchases
🚗 18:23 – Lucid rebuts claims of low Gravity sales
🔋 18:37 – China’s July figures show shift toward battery electric over PHEV
📦 18:50 – Xiaomi CEO tells customers to consider alternatives as order books soar
🛠️ 19:05 – Rivian posts job listings for rear-wheel steer-by-wire team
⛏️ 19:16 – Lucid Motors gets directly involved with U.S. mining
⚡ 19:27 – Helmholtz researchers examine Li-S battery failures
🚘 19:40 – Cadillac reveals Elevated Velocity concept
❌ 19:51 – Honda says EVs are not its primary goal
🔄 20:05 – Mitsubishi and Bosch battery swap service approved by European Commission
📱 20:16 – Apple Maps introduces direct charging station control in some markets
🔌 20:27 – New V2G program goes live in Fremont
💶 20:40 – Ultraviolette raises €18M in latest round
🌞 20:58 – Sponsor Segment: EnergySage
🚗 22:21 – Polestar 3 claims new range record
🔨 23:33 – Sono Motor prototypes go up for auction in September
