From Transport Evolved.
On today’s show, Volkswagen confirms the ID. 2all is going to debut next week in Munich at IAA as the Volkswagen ID. Polo, how the U.S. is pressuring other countries by threatening tariffs if they don’t subscribe to climate policies it approves, and Aptera announces its intent to list on the NASDAQ.
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⏱️ Episode Timeline & Sources:
00:00 – Introduction and sponsor shoutouts🎙️
00:28- Welcome 👋
00:35 – Editorial Note: Filmed ahead of schedule🎬
01:01 – VW ID. 2all Concept becomes the ID. Polo (https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/new-naming-strategy-at-volkswagen-the-id-2all-show-car-will-become-the-id-polo-in-series-production-more-models-to-follow-19784) 🚗
01:56 – GM slows Factory Zero production (https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2025/08/28/gm-shift-shutdown-factory-zero-ev-plant-detroit-hamtramck/85865762007/) 🏭
03:00 – Aptera plans a stock market float (https://aptera.us/proposed-direct-listing-on-nasdaq/) 📈
03:54 – Polestar makes $739 million write-down on the Polestar 3 (https://swedenherald.com/article/polestar-faces-739-million-writedown-amid-us-tariffs-and-weak-demand) 💸
04:50 – Slate says some people will still be Abel to get its VE for less than $20k – depending on where they live (https://insideevs.com/news/770963/slate-truck-state-tax-incentive/) 💰
05:42 – Smart confirms a new successor to the ForTwo – the Smart #2, is coming (https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/02/the-2-is-coming-smart-confirms-fortwo-successor/) ⚡
06:34 – New EV rules from the Federal Government priorities gas companies (https://www.politico.com/newsletters/power-switch/2025/09/02/trumps-new-ev-move-has-gas-stations-pumped-00539394) ⛽
07:35 – Quebec government pulls plug on Northvolt Batteries North America investment (https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-northvolt-quebec-funding-ends-cp-0902/) as it asks for a judge to declare insolvency (https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-northvolt-quebec-insolvent-request-cp-0803/) ❌
08:30 – President Trump tries to influence world leaders with threats of tariffs if they don’t reduce climate goals (https://www.politico.com/newsletters/power-switch/2025/08/18/trumps-new-use-for-tariffs-thwarting-climate-policy-00513533) 🌎
09: 35 – China installed more solar in H1 than the rest of the world combined (https://electrek.co/2025/09/02/h1-2025-china-installs-more-solar-than-rest-of-the-world-combined/) ☀️
Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage!
10:34 – 🌞Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage! (https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262)
⚠️Recall Reminder!
12:07 – Polestar 3 recalled for missing bumper bolts (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V555) 🔧
Rivian recalls some models for loose ground connection (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V537)
📰News Shorts:
12:47 – US Sales for GM in August (https://news.google.com/read/CBMilwFBVV95cUxQckctWmxLbjBxYV80N1ZnajhlQW9veEo4OFBQUThIYUxsWF9VVEotTE5ZNWthOFhSb1p4LTVyV1dzQUk5cG9NX3hkd2lDS1Fqd19kZU00RklsWjdLeVRSOGd6ZXNFei11NUVXMmtaN1VfOWlTRlpQazVGaHRiZk5BWV9RWHpBcjUtNlp0NzZXNnM4SlVDOVVr?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en) 📊
13:07 – US Sales for Ford in August (https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2025/09/03/ford-august-sales-ev-tax-credit/85953899007/) 🚙
13:19 – US Sales for Kia in August (https://insideevs.com/news/771056/hyundai-kia-ev-hybrid-sales-august/) 🚘
13:33 – US Sales for Hyundai in August (https://electrek.co/2025/09/03/hyundai-ioniq-5-breakout-moment/) 🚗
13:46 – US Sales for Honda in August (https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-corporate/releases/release-40414a71b7dad5954ce7d3480a004f14-balanced-product-lineup-drives-american-honda-to-strong-august-sales-results) 🚙
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