Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Welcome to episode 539 of TEN!
On today’s show, Artemis breaks cover at Aptera, Xiaomi sets a new Nürburgring record (again), and Škoda overtakes Tesla in EV sales in Europe.
These stories and more on today’s show!
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00:00 - Intro + Sponsor Call Outs
00:29 - Welcome!
00:36 - Correction from last week's show
00:59 - Aptera reveals its latest vehicle - Artemis
02:18 - BYD Yuan Up (Atto 3) celebrates its 1 millionth sale
03:21 - Mercedes-Benz AMG reveals new concept car
04:35 - Ford doubles down on its U.S. LFP Factory Plans
05:44 - Škoda overtakes Tesla in May sales figures in Europe
06:50 - New study shows that some of Canada’s trucking could become electric with few problems
07:55 - Despite recent V8 investment, GM confirms it’s still working on battery tech
09:06 - Federal Judge in Seattle rules withholding of Federal Funds over charging is illegal
10:18 - Since January, $15.5 Billion in clean energy projects have been scrapped
11:21 - AAI testifies that NHTSA is holding back auto-industry innovation
12:32 - Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage
13:40 - Volvo recalls EVs, Hybrids over braking issues
14:00 - Mustang Mach E recalled over rollaway risk
14:18 - Pacifica Hybrid Recalled
14:36 - WAEV recalls some GEM electric vehicles
14:55 - Xiaomi YU7 goes on sale in China
15:17 - Senate Parliamentarian says Senate can’t force USPS to sell its EVs
15:41 - MFG to expand EV charging around London
15:58 - Pakistan makes sizable commitment to EVs
16:14 - Jeep Compass Priced for the UK
16:31 - Volkswagen green-lights Indian investment
16:55 - Xiaomi buys land to expand factory production capabilities.
17:12 - BYD, Octopus announce Uk V2G EV bundled deal.
17:36 - Swiss Post starts V2G pilot program.
17:53 - Uber, C40, sign new partnership deal to expand EV charging.
18:15 - CATL eyes a European deployment of its battery swapping stations.
18:34 - Volkswagen ID.2 R may use in-wheel motors.
18:54 - LeapMotor unveils 5-seat C-16.
19:14 - Factorial Energy announces new AI system.
19:32 - Quantumscape adds baseline production of its Cobra Separator to its factory.
19:50 - BYD slows its production due to EV price war, overproduction.
20:09 - EST Floattech unveils LFP battery variants.
20:27 - Amazon makes a massive order for e-Sprinters from Mercedes-Benz.
20:46 - BYD to take over distribution of its cars in Australia.
21:08 - DaimlerTrucks launches TruckCharge service in the UK.
21:26 - DHL signs a closed-loop contract with Fortum.
21:43 - XPeng plans domestic manufacturing in Indonesia.
21:59 - Santiago, Chile, doubles its electric bus fleet.
22:15 - BYD announces new InterCity-capable bus in Europe.
22:33 - Chevron announces move into Lithium mining.
22:49 - Toyota changes its EV production plans for the U.S.
23:06 - CATL starts a new RoboTaxi Service.
23:24 - Morning Midas sinks.
23:40 - Mustang Mach E Super performs well in tough conditions on shortened Pike’s Peak hill climb.
23:57 - Volkswagen ID3., ID. 4, to get refresh next year.
24:15 - Bosch e-Bike systems unveils new e-bike components.
24:32 - Allego announces discounted charging plans for Summer 2025.
24:50 - Hyundai Elexio SUV uses BYD-provided batteries.
25:09 - BYD commissions more RORO ships for EV shipping.
25:26 - Lucid to unveil new platform next year.
25:44 - Fortescue unveils a prototype train that promises to never need charging.
26:08 - Support The Channel!
28:15 - NorthVolt’s future looks a little brighter at last.
29:11 - Xiaomi sets another Nürburgring record.
30:38 - Thanks, and goodbye!
--- Today's show is in memory of Susan Marie Bloomfield, Nikki's older sister, who passed away on this day in 2018. --
Welcome to episode 539 of TEN!
On today’s show, Artemis breaks cover at Aptera, Xiaomi sets a new Nürburgring record (again), and Škoda overtakes Tesla in EV sales in Europe.
These stories and more on today’s show!
—
Here are today’s sponsors:
- Electric Vehicle Association: myeva.org
- EnergySage: kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262
—
Get involved:
- indivisible.org/town-hall-resources
—
Support the show:
- Patreon - patreon.com/transportevolved
- Buy the team a coffee or meal: ko-fi.com/transportevolved
- Join the YouTube channel: youtube.com/transportevolved
- Buy TE Exclusive swag: redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd
- Donate Bitcoin to our wallet BC: 1QRZRGCCXUKPDZ2DZ9KX9JYJXMZDYHYGFZ0MN4WH
—
Interact with the show:
- Mastodon: mastodon.transportevolved.com/@show
- Discord: discord.gg/9WAjfQn
- BSky: https://bsky.app/profile/transportevolved.bsky.social
Subscribe to Transport Evolved Take2: youtube.com/transportevolvedtake2
—
Help support the channel (if using Amazon):
- Affiliate link: amzn.to/40xOyjm
—
00:00 - Intro + Sponsor Call Outs
00:29 - Welcome!
00:36 - Correction from last week's show
00:59 - Aptera reveals its latest vehicle - Artemis
02:18 - BYD Yuan Up (Atto 3) celebrates its 1 millionth sale
03:21 - Mercedes-Benz AMG reveals new concept car
04:35 - Ford doubles down on its U.S. LFP Factory Plans
05:44 - Škoda overtakes Tesla in May sales figures in Europe
06:50 - New study shows that some of Canada’s trucking could become electric with few problems
07:55 - Despite recent V8 investment, GM confirms it’s still working on battery tech
09:06 - Federal Judge in Seattle rules withholding of Federal Funds over charging is illegal
10:18 - Since January, $15.5 Billion in clean energy projects have been scrapped
11:21 - AAI testifies that NHTSA is holding back auto-industry innovation
12:32 - Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage
13:40 - Volvo recalls EVs, Hybrids over braking issues
14:00 - Mustang Mach E recalled over rollaway risk
14:18 - Pacifica Hybrid Recalled
14:36 - WAEV recalls some GEM electric vehicles
14:55 - Xiaomi YU7 goes on sale in China
15:17 - Senate Parliamentarian says Senate can’t force USPS to sell its EVs
15:41 - MFG to expand EV charging around London
15:58 - Pakistan makes sizable commitment to EVs
16:14 - Jeep Compass Priced for the UK
16:31 - Volkswagen green-lights Indian investment
16:55 - Xiaomi buys land to expand factory production capabilities.
17:12 - BYD, Octopus announce Uk V2G EV bundled deal.
17:36 - Swiss Post starts V2G pilot program.
17:53 - Uber, C40, sign new partnership deal to expand EV charging.
18:15 - CATL eyes a European deployment of its battery swapping stations.
18:34 - Volkswagen ID.2 R may use in-wheel motors.
18:54 - LeapMotor unveils 5-seat C-16.
19:14 - Factorial Energy announces new AI system.
19:32 - Quantumscape adds baseline production of its Cobra Separator to its factory.
19:50 - BYD slows its production due to EV price war, overproduction.
20:09 - EST Floattech unveils LFP battery variants.
20:27 - Amazon makes a massive order for e-Sprinters from Mercedes-Benz.
20:46 - BYD to take over distribution of its cars in Australia.
21:08 - DaimlerTrucks launches TruckCharge service in the UK.
21:26 - DHL signs a closed-loop contract with Fortum.
21:43 - XPeng plans domestic manufacturing in Indonesia.
21:59 - Santiago, Chile, doubles its electric bus fleet.
22:15 - BYD announces new InterCity-capable bus in Europe.
22:33 - Chevron announces move into Lithium mining.
22:49 - Toyota changes its EV production plans for the U.S.
23:06 - CATL starts a new RoboTaxi Service.
23:24 - Morning Midas sinks.
23:40 - Mustang Mach E Super performs well in tough conditions on shortened Pike’s Peak hill climb.
23:57 - Volkswagen ID3., ID. 4, to get refresh next year.
24:15 - Bosch e-Bike systems unveils new e-bike components.
24:32 - Allego announces discounted charging plans for Summer 2025.
24:50 - Hyundai Elexio SUV uses BYD-provided batteries.
25:09 - BYD commissions more RORO ships for EV shipping.
25:26 - Lucid to unveil new platform next year.
25:44 - Fortescue unveils a prototype train that promises to never need charging.
26:08 - Support The Channel!
28:15 - NorthVolt’s future looks a little brighter at last.
29:11 - Xiaomi sets another Nürburgring record.
30:38 - Thanks, and goodbye!
--- Today's show is in memory of Susan Marie Bloomfield, Nikki's older sister, who passed away on this day in 2018. --
