From Transport Evolved.

On this week’s episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News!

BYD unveils its Blade 2.0 battery, featuring 1.5 MW charging for sub-10-minute recharges; Aptera rolls out its first production-line solar electric vehicle; and U.S. solar installations surged 205%, riding the “Trump Bump” as last year’s tax credits expired.

All that and more, coming up on today’s show!

Find full show notes, links to covered stories, and script at:
https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/03/06/ten-episode-572-byds-blade-2-0-battery-aptera-atlas-rolls-off-production-line-205-trump-bump/

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⏱️ Episode Timeline

00:00 – Introduction and sponsor shoutouts🎙️
00:21 – Welcome to the show 👋
00:33 – Editorial Note📝
00:51 – BYD unveils second-gen Blade Battery, announces flash charger⚡
02:07 – Aptera completes first Solar Validation Vehicle ☀️
03:12 – BMW teases final winter testing footage for i3❄️
04:26 – Germany hits 2M EVs; Norway celebrates 1M EVs, February EV sales 98%🥇
05:34 – Volkswagen reaches 2M EV🏆
06:35 – Donut Labs releases 2nd set of test data 📊
07:53 – Canada eases tariffs on some Chinese EVs🇨🇦
09:03 – Volvo expands EX60 production amid strong demand🏗️
10:07 – Vattenfall builds combined wind & solar farm🌬️
11:06 – U.S. solar installs surged 205% before tax credits end🌞
12:24 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage!🌞
13:42 – BMW AC harness recalls🚨
14:03 – eSprinter recall: pedestrian warning system🔊
14:15 – Thousands of e-bikes recalled due to rear bolts🚲
14:27 – Orange EV recalls trucks for missing door locks🔓
14:39 – Ford recalls multiple models including e-Transit trailer controller🧰
14:56 – Danish EV sales 94.4% of private registrations 🚙
15:17 – Wood Mackenzie warns of Lithium shortage⚠️
15:34 – Denza Z9 GT launches with 1,000+ km range 📏
15:49 – Wildcat Discovery & HolyVolt merger🔬
16:04 – BYD reveals Great Tang🐉
16:20 – Changan announces detachable power turbine🌀
16:31 – Barcelona offers €600 subsidy for electric mopeds🛵
16:44 – Lexus cancels UX300e❌
16:57 – NFI opens Winnipeg EV bus facility🏭
17:10 – EU unveils clean tech acceleration plan🇪🇺
17:23 – Stellantis Diesel Parity for BEV vans🚐
17:34 – Volkswagen teases new Golf EV 🚙
17:45 – BMW leaks new model year details👀
18:01 – Lexus prices 2026 ES EV under $50k💵
18:16 – northForge develops electric military motorcycle 🏍️
18:28 – Volkswagen supplier tests solid-state batteries🪫
18:41 – Mitsubishi rebadged LEAF spotted in Japan🇯🇵
18:54 – BYD launches SEAL 07 EV🚘
19:13 – TENways IPO in Hong Kong📉
19:27 – Škoda expands battery assembly 🔋
19:41 – Factorial Energy evaluates Philenergy solid-state tech 🧪
19:52 – Einride floats via SPAC, raises funds📈
20:05 – Rome to charge EV owners entering ZTL 🏛️
20:24 – Wright Buses wins Isle of Wight contract🚌
20:36 – TE Connectivity acquires Phoenix Contact charging inlet🔗
20:51 – Leapmotor confirms Spanish production 🇪🇸
21:04 – Lyten completes Swedish Northvolt acquisition🏭
21:17 – SK On & Posco sign lithium supply deal🪨
21:33 – EU changes damaged/vandalized charging cable rules🔌
21:48 – Aberdeen ditches Hydrogen for electric⚡
22:00 – Changan Deepal S05 goes on sale UK 🚗
22:17 – CATL & BMW deepen battery passport cooperation📜
22:33 – NHS UK invests £4M in electrification🏥
22:46 – BYD EV market outside China larger than domestic🌏
22:59 – Total Energies & BayWa put German charging businesses up for sale💸
23:09 – Vinfast announces luxury model, Lac Hong👑
23:25 – Webasto unveils rooftop electric AC❄️
23:37 – Bristol adds 150 new charging points🇬🇧
23:53 – MAN invests €300M into electric truck service network🚛
24:05 – Alpitronic announces next-gen powerful charger🔌
24:31 – Sponsor Segment – You! 📣
26:36 – Toyota & Stellantis exit Tesla CO₂ pool🤝
28:02 – Xiaomi unveils Vision GT hypercar 🏎️
29:02 – Thanks, and 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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