Could An All-American Brand Become Chinese-Owned? Yes – Here’s How…

From Transport Evolved. The U.S. auto industry has spent decades building barriers to keep out cheaper, more efficient foreign cars—from Japan in the ’70s to South Korea in the ’90s. Today, those same protections are shielding legacy automakers from a new threat: China’s fast-rising electric vehicle giants. Under Donald Trump’s second presidency, those barriers are stronger…

TEN Episode 573 | More EVs Canceled In USA, Rivian R2 Pricing Published, Tesla & Waymo V Railroads

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…

The Chevrolet Bolt EV Is Back – And You’ll Want To Drive It!

From Transport Evolved. Mandatory Disclaimer: Transport Evolved was invited by General Motors (Chevrolet) to attend the official Press Drive Event for the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV in Malibu, California. General Motors covered our travel, meal and accommodation costs to facilitate us bringing you this first-person report. YouTube requires this video to be marked as "sponsored" due…

TEN Episode 572 | BYD’s Blade 2.0 Battery, Aptera Atlas Rolls Off Production Line, 205% “Trump Bump”

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…

Editorial: What Will It Take?

From Transport Evolved. Has the "Musk Premium" turned into a "Musk Penalty"? As 2026 unfolds, the debate surrounding Elon Musk’s leadership has reached a fever pitch. While his leadership has been credited with driving success in a wide variety of ventures, his increasingly erratic and polarizing public behavior and deep dive into right wing politics…

Ford Just Put a Bounty On EV Energy Efficiency. Will It Pay Off?

From Transport Evolved. Last year, Ford held an event in Louisville, Kentucky, where Ford CEO Jim Farley promised Fords new mid-size electric pickup truck and unveiled, for the first time, Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform. Developed in a special skunkworks facility separate from Ford’s usual Detroit and Cologne engineering teams, the resulting vehicle platform…

People Say You Have To Use Tesla Superchargers To Road-Trip. We Just Proved Them Wrong*

From Transport Evolved. Our team has collectively owned and driven electric vehicles for over four decades, covering a broad range of models released across the past half‑century. Yet, despite that experience, many people still claim that a long‑distance EV road‑trip is impossible without relying on Tesla’s Supercharger network. Tesla undeniably accelerated the rollout of fast‑charging…

Some People Say You Have To Use Tesla Superchargers To Road-Trip. We Just Proved Them Wrong*

From Transport Evolved. Our team has collectively owned and driven electric vehicles for over four decades, covering a broad range of models released across the past half‑century. Yet, despite that experience, many people still claim that a long‑distance EV road‑trip is impossible without relying on Tesla’s Supercharger network. Tesla undeniably accelerated the rollout of fast‑charging…

EVs, the grid, and you

From Transport Evolved. As the world shifts toward a more electrified future, the stability of our power grids have become a defining challenge of modern energy management. For decades, grid operators relied on load shedding — the controlled, often frustrating process of cutting power to specific areas — as a last-resort tool to prevent a…

TEN Episode 567 | Volvo EX60 Revealed, EV Charging Attacked, ARIA Previews Repairable EVs

From Transport Evolved. Welcome to this week’s episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News! On today’s show: Volvo unveils the EX60 and EX60 Cross Country, U.S. lawmakers move to strip nearly  $880 million in already authorized EV charging funding from federal spending bills, and researchers at TU/e Eindhoven preview a future of repair-friendly electric vehicles with a…

Canada Could Be About To Do The BEST THING EVER For EVs!

From Transport Evolved. For decades, the U.S. auto industry has depended on Canada and Mexico for parts, production, and trade. But under the second Trump presidency — amid increasingly aggressive trade policies and even rhetoric questioning long-standing international norms — Canada is beginning to loosen its deeply intertwined relationship with the U.S. auto sector. As…

TEN Episode 565 | BYD Takes the EV Crown, VW’s ID. Polo Gets a Retro Dash, Verge Goes Solid-State

From Transport Evolved. Welcome to this week’s episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News! On today’s show: BYD overtakes Tesla as the world’s largest EV maker, Volkswagen reveals a retro-styled, skeuomorphic dashboard for the ID. Polo, and Verge shakes up the industry by making solid-state batteries standard on its TS Pro electric motorcycle this year. Find full…

It’s 2026. Stop Buying New EVs. Tech-Hoard the One You Have

From Transport Evolved. Congratulations! You made it to 2026. 🎉 And while the past year saw some forward movement toward a cleaner, greener, safer, and more equitable future, it also brought increased anti-EV sentiment, policies designed to make electric vehicle ownership less appealing, and automakers quietly walking back their all-electric promises. Add in rising costs of living,…

Greed, Politics & Poor Marketing: Why the F-150 Lightning Is Dead — And Why We’re Furious

From Transport Evolved. In 2022, Ford launched its first all-electric F-150, the F-150 Lightning. Their second all-electric pickup ever (after the limited-production Ranger Electric at the turn of the century), the Lightning promised a new era where full-size electric trucks could match—or even outperform—their gasoline counterparts. It wasn’t just about driving: with its massive battery,…