From Transport Evolved.

On today’s show, Europe manages 1 million EV sales in the first seven months of the year; renewables continue to soar in the U.S. despite the White House’s anti-renewable stance; and Trump’s administration forces an 80% complete, fully permitted wind farm to halt construction on the grounds of “national security concerns,” prompting the local regional grid operator to warn that blackouts could occur if the project isn’t finished.

Find full show notes (with links) at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2025/08/30/ten-547-1m-evs-in-europe-this-year-renewables-soar-trump-blackout-warnings/

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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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⏱️ Episode Timeline :

00:00 – Sponsor Shout Outs
00:29 – Welcome!
00:36 – US, EU may allow each other’s vehicles
01:30 – Europe sells over 1 million EVs this year; dropping sales show shifting customer attitudes
02:24 – European automakers pressure EU to ease targets; Kia does not support
03:30 – Study shows how clean EVs are in the U.S.
04:43 – China details past heavy EV subsidies
06:04 – EnelX fined in Italian antitrust case
07:22 – Concept AMG GT XX sets new track record
08:28 – Oregon proposes per-mile EV charges
09:51 – Solar and wind make up 91% of new U.S. power through May, despite federal opposition
10:56 – Trump’s offshore wind halt threatens grid, warns ISO New England
12:37 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage
14:10 – Mercedes EVs in steering bolt recall
14:31 – Outlander & PHEV included in tailgate recall
14:47 – IRS updates tax credit rules
15:16 – FirstBus opens largest battery storage facility
15:29 – Shell launches heavy-duty fleet charging network
15:43 – ChargePoint launches high-powered chargers
16:04 – Hyundai teases IONIQ 2
16:18 – SkyDrive completes eVTOL demo flights in Osaka
16:31 – Ford switches on new dealership charging network
16:44 – Beaverton School District converts buses to electric
16:58 – Nissan announces Wave, its Renault Twingo EV version
17:10 – HyMetBat project launches to accelerate EV battery development
17:26 – UTA Edenred expands eCharge to more European countries
17:41 – Hyundai/Kia partner with Korean battery makers on new tech
17:55 – Mitsubishi Fuso & Foxconn sign MOU for electric buses in Japan
18:13 – German company Compleo plans job cuts
18:27 – Nuro closes $203M Series 3 funding round
18:42 – BYD opens first NEV-dedicated all-terrain centre
18:55 – Opel drops 2028 all-electric target
19:08 – Jaguar Land Rover & partners secure £8.1M for battery recycling
19:26 – BYD begins importing Thailand-made EVs to Europe
19:42 – UK sets new rules on EV charging reimbursements
19:57 – Peugeot introduces new 308 battery
20:11 – China EV marketplace targets European buyers
20:25 – Maruti Suzuki begins eVitara production in India
20:37 – Porsche Cayenne EV offers up to 400 kW DC fast charging
20:51 – Helmholtz Institute finds faster method for sodium-ion batteries
21:04 – MG plans 13 new electrified models over two years
21:17 – Toyota BZ4X gets upgrades and lower 2026 pricing
21:30 – Chevy beats Ford Mustang GTD Nurburgring record; Ford sends Supervan instead
21:51 – Former Tesla manufacturing expert joins Slate
22:04 – Porsche drops in-house battery plans
22:16 – Riese & Müller pauses U.S. e-bike imports due to tariffs
22:29 – Scientist exposing anti-wind group targeted after oil-backed revelations
22:46 – Rivian CEO announces hands-off point-to-point driving late next year
22:58 – Electrovaya supplies battery systems for Janus Electric class 8 trucks
23:14 – Ford Puma Gen-E eligible for UK purchase grant
23:28 – Lamborghini says it could build powerful EV, but customers don’t want it
23:45 – France reintroduces subsidy program
23:56 – Porsche hints EV gear shifting might return
24:22 – Sponsor Segment: You!
26:07 – BYD Yangwang U9 sets new speed record
27:23 – Report suggests full garages limit EV adoption
28:40 – Thanks, and Goodbye!