From Transport Evolved.
On this week’s show: VW confirms the ID. Buzz is returning to the U.S. for the 2027 model year, Honda posts historic first loss since becoming publicly traded, blaming EVs, and the Elektrotrucker plans to travel around the world in 80 charges!
These stories and more, on the show!
Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/05/16/ten-582-id-buzz-returns-to-us-for-27-hondas-historic-loss-around-the-world-in-80-charges/
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⏱️ Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Intro & Sponsors
00:33 – Welcome
00:44 – We Are Now *********
01:00 – Honda posts first ever loss, blames EVs
01:48 – Spark EUV is Brazil’s best-selling EV SUV
02:41 – ID. Buzz confirmed for 2027 in North America
03:49 – 93% of electric truck operators satisfied
04:39 – PHEVs have more varied battery health than BEVs
05:37 – AI charging could extend battery life 23%
06:36 – Ford launches grid storage subsidiary
07:38 – Data centers cut power to Lake Tahoe homes
08:48 – Amazon stops selling overpowered e-bikes in CA
09:57 – Cadillac EV owners unlikely to return to ICE
10:58 – Sponsor: CCAN Action Fund
12:13 – Mercedes-Benz CLA EV recalled for seatbelt issue
12:32 – New Flyer XE40 recalled for speedometer issue
12:42 – Tesla recalled for rear-view camera issue
12:57 – Waymo recall over flooded road incident
13:15 – Opel C-Segment SUV confirmed with Leapmotor
13:33 – Traton raises €850M for electric trucks
13:44 – Hyundai Mobis 160 kW Power Electric System
13:57 – Switzerland enables shared HGV depot charging
14:12 – Lotus abandons all-electric plans
14:22 – CAM: Geely, VW, BYD lead EV innovation
14:35 – Opel Corsa GSE hot hatch revealed
14:48 – Hunan Yuneng plans €800M cathode plant in Spain
15:00 – Rivian launches Hey Rivian voice assistant
15:14 – BYD Yuan Plus heading to Europe as Atto 5
15:26 – UK removes red tape for electric vans
15:37 – Scania debuts electric concrete mixer
15:46 – FastNed opens new bond subscription
15:56 – Renault 4 JP4x4 concept at French Open
16:07 – Blink and eMobi partner for plug and charge
16:18 – Tesla Supercharger virtual queue launches
16:28 – Jaguar names production car Type 01
16:41 – Mazda delays US EV plans to end of decade
16:55 – Chinese EVs now arriving in Canada
17:12 – Humble debuts autonomous electric truck
17:24 – SEG Solar announces 4 GW Texas factory
17:34 – Jeep Avenger eligible for UK EV grant
17:46 – India approves 4,900 EV chargers via PM E-Drive
18:00 – CATL begins module production in Debrecen
18:10 – BYD 500th electric bus enters service in Japan
18:20 – MG opens pre-orders for semi-solid-state MG4X
18:33 – RoB@t2Cell battery recycling project launches
18:47 – VW ID Polo GTI debuts; Golf EV delayed
19:02 – Porsche closes Cellforce, cancels eBike plans
19:13 – First Bus sets up UK’s first V2G bus trial
19:26 – Renault 4 gets canvas roof option
19:38 – ORA5 production starts in Thailand
19:47 – Nuro gets California robotaxi permit
19:58 – E.ON to acquire OVO pending approval
20:09 – Morrow Batteries files for insolvency
20:20 – Source EV selects new maintenance partners
20:29 – Kia PV5 heads to Japan
20:40 – Toyota and Hyroad partner on hydrogen trucks
20:50 – Cadillac Lyriq now available as a hearse
21:01 – Mahindra adds six new EVs, boosts production 50%
21:11 – Toyota BZ4X Touring launches in Europe
21:23 – SINTEF and Vard develop inductive ship charging
21:31 – Malaysia changes CBU EV policy for domestic EVs
21:41 – Uganda to phase out ICE public transit by 2030
21:52 – Polestar: record Q1 sales, widening losses
22:05 – Mercedes-Benz launches electric refuse trucks
22:15 – Greek PPC expands EV charging in Greece & Romania
22:29 – Sponsor: Supporting TEN
23:05 – Sponsor: EnergySage
23:39 – GOP rep hostile letter to 10-year-old EV fan
24:41 – Elektrotrucker plans world trip in 80 charges
25:43 – Closing sponsors
26:48 – Goodbye
*🎙️ Credits:*
Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera, Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Music: via Artlist.io
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