From Transport Evolved: Take 2. A few days after Nikki’s month-long ordeal with the insurance company over her F150-Lightning’s cracked rear bumper mount (and after a significant amount of fighting to keep it from being written off) – Nikki’s got a very simple question today. Are insurance companies treating EVs fairly? Based on anecdotal evidence…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. It’s been a tough week, but at least with the truck back from repairs, fresh soil runs are back on the cards. Join us for a tour of the garden — the flowers are stunning, the insects are out in force, and we spotted a newly-emerged Western Tiger Swallowtail that…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. Editorial Note: While Nikki refers to the truck in this video as having been totaled, there’s been an 11th hour change: Ortegas will in fact live! – Video incoming next week. This week, with Nikki’s truck still in the shop, she’s giving some thought on alternative ways to travel –…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. Editorial Note: While Nikki refers to the truck in this video as having been totaled, there’s been an 11th hour change: Ortegas will in fact live! – Video incoming next week. The weather has been a mix of warm and blustery this week, but Nikki has had a surprise visitor…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. In TEN Episode 582, we covered a news story about electricity customers in the Lake Tahoe area being told their local utility would have to find alternative power to sell to them, as the company that previously supplied the majority of the area’s power would be selling to data centers…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. While Nikki’s plants are growing and the weather continues to warm, Nikki is starting to feel the very frustrating absence of her Ford F150 Lightning – which has been at the repair shop now for nearly 1 month. Why? She needs more soil for her potatoes! — Stay safe, stay…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. The weather is still being a little topsy-turvy, but as the roses come into flower, and Nikki’s sunflowers are really accelerating their growth, it’s starting to feel like the garden is a real garden again. The problem? There’s still never quite enough time for all of the things that Nikki…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. Nobody likes it when their chosen form of transportation breaks down – and regardless of how it’s powered, the risk it might need a tow is still there. So today, after reading some pretty horrifying accounts recently of tow truck drivers failing to properly tow EVs and plug-ins, Nikki has…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. As the temperature rises, Nikki has been continuing her planting – but she’s also managed to replace her greenhouse cover AND plant it up for the growing season. Plus, her plan of giving away her excess plants has been a rip-roaring success! — Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can,…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. As many regulars will know, we’ve been tweaking Nikki’s F150 Lightning to include new features, but we’ve also heard from plenty of people who worry about tweaking their own EVs. So today, we’re asking a simple question: have you modified your EV in any way? —– Stay safe, stay engaged.…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. Just one week after feeling incredibly behind in the garden, Nikki has enjoyed a very productive week – and she’s managed to move a little closer to where she wants to be. — Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a few hours to watch our livestream from…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. We’ve talked a lot lately about the fears that some people have about going electric – and how to overcome them. But as (certainly in the U.S.) automakers are blowing hot and cold on EVs, there’s some fears rising among EV owners about what the future looks like for them.…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. The weather is warming up, there’s more and more to do in the garden, and Nikki is feeling VERY MUCH behind… — Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a few hours to watch our livestream from earlier this year. It shares some things that we can all…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. As more people look toward EV ownership as a way to avoid the continued high oil prices, we’re seeing more people who traditionally wouldn’t buy an EV considering one – even if they don’t own a home with off-street parking. Which leads us to today’s topic: does where you live…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. It’s pretty usual advice to expect older seeds to not all germinate, so when planting older seeds.. most people plant more than they will need. Yet pretty much every seed Nikki planted – many of them old – decided to germinate, meaning she’s got way more plants than she needs.…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. As the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran continues, the price of oil and commodities around the world are increasingly unstable. And that’s leading more people to consider an electric vehicle for the first time. So today, we’re asking a very simple question: who has asked you recently about going…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. The garden wake-up is now in full swing – and even the peas and beans did finally germinate! And because of all that nice sunshine, Nikki’s lawn is in need of its first cut of the season. While not all the lawn got cut, she really did have to get…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. While electric vehicles are now far more common than they were 20 years ago, we — and many EV owners we know — still regularly find ourselves having conversations with people who seem completely surprised to encounter an EV in the wild. So today’s Sunday Musing has a very simple…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. Another week of growing has taken place – and Nikki’s Tomatillos have all germinated (as have all her tomatoes!) And while her peas and beans are still missing in action, the solitary bees are back just in time for the Cherry blossom! — Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can,…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. If you’ve owned an EV for any length of time, you’ll be familiar with the easily-disproven myth that EV traction batteries don’t last a long time, requiring an expensive replacement every few years. But you’ll also know that it’s the 12-Volt battery used to turn the car’s low-voltage systems on…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. The weather has been notably warmer this week at TE HQ, and Nikki’s been putting some extra hours into the garden. This week, there’s a lot to show – plus some much-welcome cherry blossom to share. — Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a few hours to…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. Now it’s clear the U.S. Iranian war is unlikely to end any time soon and the price of oil is continuing to rise, there’s already a rise in interest in electric vehicles. So today, on our Sunday Musing, we have a very simple question: how long will it be before…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. Nikki’s officially wrangled her seeds into order – and is now busy planting the first of the season. But to prevent some of her embarrassment last year with seed labeling, she’s got a solution: 3D Printed Labels! — Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a few hours…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. This week, as fuel costs for many people soar as a consequence of the illegal war in Iran, we’re questioning if you track your vehicle fuel economy – be it gasoline or electric. And what’s more, why do you do it? Stay safe, stay engaged. Please watch our livestream from…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. There’s been torrential rain for the majority of this week – so Nikki’s cheating today and sharing how some of her indoor plants are doing – plus showing and telling the awesome stash of new seeds she picked up at the local garden centre! —- Stay safe, stay engaged. If…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. Now we’re well within the age of sub 10-minute fast charge times to 97%… we’ve been wondering what kind of bizarre excuses EV naysayers will come up with next for not going electric.. (you know, now that their old excuse will no-longer work). All of them are blaming Evs for…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. The weather might not be 100% spring like yet, but with more and more bulbs coming out of ground, it’s finally starting to feel like winter is past and spring is here. —- Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a few hours to watch our livestream from…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. We’re seeing more and more automakers announce massive losses as they write down expenses on EV development while simultaneously canceling or pushing back EV production plans. All of them are blaming Evs for their poor finance – but are they really the problem? Or are they just convenient excuses? Stay…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. We’re now into March – and Nikki is feeling very much behind and overwhelmed by the growing season ahead. It might be the early spring – or just the weight of living in 2026, but there’s certainly a lot to do (and not a lot of spare time to do…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. We’re back from our trip to Southern California – and while our trip didn’t go as originally planned, we were able to produce our planned video discussing traveling in an EV without using Tesla networked chargers. Which got us thinking: which companies and entities have you started to avoid –…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. Fresh from our week of forced recuperation, the garden continues its march toward springtime. But just as more and more shoots come up, we’ve had a quick spell of very wet snow that disappeared almost as quickly as it arrived. Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. As automakers – and charging operators – seemingly forget about Level 2 charging stations and go all-in on fast charging, we’re asking a question we’ve asked before – but this time we feel is at a more appropriate time: What is going to happen to all those Level 2 charging…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. It may only be the first week of February, but the first shoots are already up and out of the ground, and both flowers and garlic seem to be enjoying the unseasonably warm weather. Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a few hours to watch our livestream…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. As automaker support in some markets for EVs seemingly drops, we’re starting to hear stories about automakers who either don’t want to work on EVs, or make it difficult and expensive for customers. One way around some of those visits is to buy an ODBII dongle for your vehicle, to…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. The weather might still be a little… brisk… but Nikki is already planning her greenhouse activities for the year. And that means ensuring the greenhouse itself is in good condition. After several years of hard work, the original cover is anything but… Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. *This video was filmed ahead of the horrific murder of yet another U.S. citizen by [redacted]. Transport Evolved vehemently opposes the taking of life, and the heavy-handed [redacted] tactics employed by the [redacted]. Stay safe, stay engaged. Please watch our livestream from earlier this month.* — A few years ago,…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. *This video was filmed ahead of the horrific murder of yet another U.S. citizen by [redacted]. Transport Evolved vehemently opposes the taking of life, and the heavy-handed [redacted] tactics employed by the [redacted]. Stay safe, stay engaged. Please watch our livestream from earlier this month.* While Nikki had expressed some…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. By the end of last year, we’d started to see many U.S. automakers roll back their plans for electric vehicles to align with anti-EV sentiment in the U.S. White House. In Europe, many automakers have (to differing levels of success) lobbied governments across the EU to be given permission to…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. It’s time for another Chicken and Garden Update – and while Nikki’s filming this week’s episode in the damp of hill fog, it’s been unusually warm this winter. So far, we’ve seen a handful of just-below-freezing temperatures, while some dat time temperatures are positively spring-like. With many plants already gearing…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. Happy Sunday! In this week’s Sunday Musing, we talk about curiosity, EVs, and learning how things work. Does owning an electric vehicle make you more interested in understanding how it functions — from motors to electronics to pulse width modulation? I share my own experiences, from tinkering and troubleshooting to…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. It’s January, which means we’re already thinking ahead to the next gardening season. Despite the recent wet weather, Nikki managed to get garlic in the ground, plant some spring bulbs, and upgrade the chickens with a new feeder designed to stop vermin from stealing their noms. Here’s a quick chicken…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. We made it through 2025 – and now we’re in the brave new(ish) world of 2026. But after a year of attacks in the U.S. on EVs – and with other markets facing their own challenges as oil companies and automakers try to push back the EV progress, what do…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. Welcome to 2026 – and while the garden is still pretty much asleep, Nikki is scheming for the new year. Today, she’s pondering some much-needed upgrades to her Chicken Coop – and questioning if she should move it back to make a garden shed that will keep her, the chickens…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. 2025 is almost at an end – and in the EV world, we’ve seen massive changes. From increases in sales in some markets to massive anti-EV policies rearing their head and multiple EV cancellations, we’re all suffering a little from mental whiplash. But what do you feel has typified the…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. We’ve made it – Another year in the garden has ended, and while Nikki has already begun work on the garden for 2026 (she planted her garlic after we filmed this), it’s time for reflection on what she’s learned this year in the garden. Here’s some good and bad points…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. As we head into the end-of-year break, we’re preparing some specials on our main channel, including a lovely chat with Joe and Micah from @QuigsQuest , who drove a regular Chevrolet Bolt EV from the Great Lakes to the Arctic Sea. And it’s got us thinking: what’s your favorite road…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. The Pacific Northwest—where we’re based—has been inundated with ridiculous levels of moisture thanks to a persistent atmospheric river. This week, in addition to the near-constant rain, Nikki endured an unexpectedly strong windstorm that left branches scattered everywhere. Luckily, the power stayed on—so and today, we examine the outside aftermath. —…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. While we’ve covered the thorny topic of after-sales support and service plenty of times on this channel, the U.S. Federal Government’s recent push against EVs has us wondering if this will impact the support and repairability of the EVs already on the road. Second, we want to hear from you:…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. The weather this past week at the house has been beastly – and much of the Pacific Northwest is under water. The mud at the house – not to mention the more than a foot of rain – has left gardening off the table. Will Nikki get her plot ready…

From Transport Evolved: Take 2. This week, the U.S. President blamed fuel economy standards and electric vehicles for rising average vehicle costs. The reality, as we all know, is very different. But what would you say is the primary cause of EV (and non-EV) sticker prices rising. Is it the tech? —- About The Transport…