TEN Transport Evolved News Ep 522 - Kia EV Day, RamCharger REEV, Solid-State Mercedes-Benz!

( 8980 viewed : 1066 like : 148 comments ) Welcome to today’s show! Kia’s EV Day unveils new models, RAM calls its Ramcharger REEV the “Ultimate EV,” and Mercedes-Benz tests a solid-state battery. More stories and updates coming next! —— Here are today’s sponsors: - Electric Vehicle Association: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] - EnergySage: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] - Atmos Financial: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] Support the show: - Patreon membership: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] - Coffee or meal for the team: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] - Join the YouTube channel: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] - TE Exclusive swag (including Pride 2022 Designs): [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] - Bitcoin donation: BC: 1QRZRGCCXUKPDZ2DZ9KX9JYJXMZDYHYGFZ0MN4WH Interact with the show: - Mastodon: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] - Discord: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] - Facebook: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] LA Fires: - LA Regional Food Bank: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] - World Central Kitchen: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] - GoFundMe Centralized Hub - LA Fires - [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] - LA Fire Department Foundation: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] - American Red Cross: [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] Subscribe to our second channel, Transport Evolved Take2, at [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] 00:00 - Intro + Sponsor Call OU 00:38 Kia unveils the production EV4 00:31 - Welcome! 01:50 - Volkswagen ID.4 tops US sales in January 02:55 - Kia reveals production PV5 at EV Day 04:03 - BMW says next-gen EV drivetrain and battery pack improve current generation 05:12 - NEMA confirms standard for V2G 06:17 - RAM launches its electric vehicle, the “Ultimate Electric Vehicle.” 07:30 - ChargePoint faces delisting due to stock price concerns. 08:33 - Mercedes-Benz admits large touchscreens don’t equal luxury. 09:36 - Stellantis patents a system for towing EVs with wheels on the road. 10:54 - Italy investigates Stellantis, BYD, Volkswagen, and Tesla over customer claims. 12:09 - Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage. 13:06 - Rivian recalls 17,000 R1 vehicles for headlight issues. 13:28 - Super 73 recalls some bikes. 13:45 - Nikola recalls hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. 14:08 - Audi recalls Q5 PHEV for battery problems. 14:27 - Mercedes-Benz e-Sprinter recalled for a broken weld. 14:42 - Tesla Model 3, Y, recalled. 14:56 - Farizon SV electric van launches in the UK. 15:12 - Kia reveals the EV2 Concept. 15:34 - Polestar offers discounts to Tesla customers and partners with Volvo. 15:53 - Portugal simplifies EV charging rules. 16:12 - Hyundai expands production in Georgia to counter import tariffs. 16:28 - H2 Hyva to be liquidated. 16:46 - Lucid promises an affordable mid-size EV SUV. 17:02 - The White House, Elon Musk, retaliate against government-owned charging stations. 17:25 - Lynk&Co debuts the 08 PHEV with an impressive EV range. 17:41 - Nissan announces its next vehicle will include NACS. 17:56 - Dacia works on a new city EV for Europe. 18:12 - Rivian launches an upfit program. 18:26 - Volvo teases more details about its ES90. 18:42 - Scout confirms its EVs tow more than its PHEVs. 18:57 - Stellantis likely cancels the Compass EV for the US. 19:21 - BP launches its first UK charging forecourt. 19:36 - Peter Rawlinson steps down as Lucid CEO. 19:56 - Ionetic launches a UK battery pilot program. 20:12 - Fastned opens its largest UK fast charging station hub. 20:28 - The DRC bans cobalt exports for four months. 20:51 - Aston Martin cuts jobs and delays its EV program. 21:08 - UK expands its electric taxi and van incentives. 21:22 - Aston Martin cuts jobs and delays its EV program. 21:37 - Wuling Hongguang Mini EV gets a four-door option. 21:55 - EV sales in Europe soar in January, except for Tesla. 22:12 - Initial Renault 5 and Alipne A290 models have inverter issues. 22:30 - BYD Atto 2 gets pricing for European markets. 22:46 - BMW confirms the MINI Oxford won’t have new electric models. 23:02 - Nio brand Onvo announces a new flagship model. 23:23 - Princeton announces a breakthrough for sodium-ion cathodes. 23:41 - Stellantis unveils its Level 3 self-driving tech. 23:59 - Lilium files for insolvency protection. 24:23 - Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial. 25:29 - Mercedes-Benz starts testing solid-state EV battery packs. 26:25 - J.D. Power Survey shows simpler EVs are more reliable than luxury ones. 27:44 - Thanks, and goodbye! [ 2025-03-01T14:30:45Z ] :flashminiupdate:2026-02-03 :::: Puedes ver mi canal de Youtube @ Original Cr. ( [ 🔗 clic‼️ ] )