EV News Roundup, Dec, 17, 2025: 18.5 Million EVs Sold | What’s Really Happening in 2026?

From Jim’s EV Adventures.

Hey everyone, welcome back to Jim’s EV Adventures! This EV News Roundup from December 17, 2025, highlights that 18.5 million **electric vehicle** sales have been made through November 25. The segment discusses new **dcfc** sites being established by various vendors and addresses rumors about Ford discontinuing their EV line, clarifying it as a strategic realignment for **electric cars**. This episode also touches on **ev charging** infrastructure and the broader **us news** landscape affecting the automotive industry.

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⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Opening Thoughts
00:43 – Opening Credits
01:00 – EV Sales Worldwide
01:45 – US Car Sales
02:20 – 2026 Game Changers
03:55 – The F-150 Lightning
04:24 – Ford’s REAL Focus – the Universal EV Platform
05:22 – Charging Infrastructure is Booming
06:32 – The Lightning Roundup
07:01 – Conclusion
07:52 – Outro

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