From Transport Evolved.
Welcome to this week’s episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News!
On today’s show, Nissan cancels its plans for the most affordable LEAF in the U.S., Donut brings data to back up some of its claims about its solid state batteries, and Ford decides customers should pay extra to get a frunk in a Mustang Mach E.
These stories and many more, on Today’s show!
Find full show notes, links to covered stories, and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/02/28/ten-episode-571-nissan-cancels-affordable-leaf-donut-brings-data-ford-frunks-are-extra/
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⏱️ Episode Timeline
00:00 – Introduction & sponsor shoutouts🎙️
00:20 – Welcome to the show 👋
00:31 – Nissan cancels affordable LEAF in the U.S. 🚙
01:44 – Xos reaches price parity with diesel🚚
02:55 – Stellantis posts massive net loss, blames EVs📉
04:06 – Mercedes-Benz & BMW abandon Level 3 autonomy 🤖
05:13 – Donut Labs shares solid-state battery details (with catches)❓
06:40 – Study: PHEVs use 300% more fuel than claimed⛽
07:55 – Nio hits 176,000 battery swaps in one day🔁
09:04 – Spiro secures funding for African expansion 🌍
10:11 – Ford to charge extra for Mach-E frunks💰
11:25 – Solar increases home value☀️
12:37 – Sponsor: Energy Sage!🌞
13:45 – Cadillac Lyriq recall: rear camera📸
14:06 – Volvo recalls 40,000+ EX30s🔧
📰 News Shorts:
14:21 – Porsche flagship SUV will be gas-powered⛽
14:40 – Uber commits $100M to robotaxi charging⚡
14:51 – XCMG unveils electric mining machines🏭
15:04 – Seat launches compact EV pilot line🚙
15:17 – New York State adjusts robotaxi plans🗽
15:28 – Vienna plans 1,000 new chargers🏙️
15:39 – China updates autonomous driving rules🛣️
15:56 – Major firms invest in Wayve💼
16:08 – BYD Seal launches in UK🇬🇧
16:25 – Water could improve batteries💧
16:38 – Toyota & Treehouse simplify EV charging⚡
16:48 – China develops battery from plastic waste♻️
17:07 – VW’s PowerCo & IG Metall secure jobs to 2030👷♂️
17:21 – Ganfeng begins 650 Wh/kg semi-solid cells🔋
17:37 – Allego gives Uber NL drivers 50% discount🇳🇱
17:48 – FCV sales up nearly 25%📈
18:03 – Phoenix Contact debuts 500 kW CCS adapter🔌
18:15 – Lamborghini cancels EV plans❌
18:31 – EU EV market share grows📊
18:46 – Zeekr expands to Italy & Germany🚗
18:57 – Changan targets solid-state production before Q3🔋
19:09 – Dorset launches EV charging scheme⚡
19:24 – LaGuardia adds fast charging hub🛫
19:36 – Renault & Basquevolt partner on lithium-metal🤝
19:46 – Renault takes full ownership of Flexis🚘
20:02 – EPA shifts school bus program away from EVs🚌
20:14 – PA Gov. Shapiro announces $100M for charging💰
20:26 – Latvia launches new EV subsidy🇱🇻
20:42 – Toyota opens recycling facility in Poland🇵🇱
20:54 – Europe may change EV sound rules🔊
21:09 – Lucid lays off 12% of U.S. workforce📉
21:24 – Dacia Hipster heads to production✨
21:36 – Samsung SDI battery breakthrough🔋
21:50 – Rivian launches off-peak charging incentive🌙
22:01 – First Solar signs deal with Oxford PV☀️
22:16 – Industrial regen braking promises big savings🛑
22:31 – BYD cuts prices📉
22:45 – Opel confirms all-electric Corsa GSE🚗
22:59 – BMW negotiating Chinese-made Mini imports🇨🇳
23:11 – Canada & Germany deepen EV partnership🤝
23:25 – Caterpillar & BST invest in ElevenEs🏗️
23:39 – Waymo expands to new U.S. cities🤖
23:49 – Volvo unveils entry-level EX30💚
24:03 – UK extends EV charging grant🇬🇧
24:15 – McMurtry begins Spéirling production🚀
24:29 – Slate pricing coming in June📅
24:41 – Honda reveals electric moped🛵
24:53 – Hyundai IONIQ 9 strong in Korea🇰🇷
25:08 – Hitachi unveils 13-ton dual-mode excavator🔋
25:28 – Sponsor: You! 📣
27:00 – Porsche owners launch EV-only club❌
27:48 – Kawasaki confirms electric horse? 🐎
28:53 – Thanks & goodbye!👋
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*🎙️ 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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