From Transport Evolved.
On this week’s episode of TEN:
Good news for U.S. owners of E-GMP-based Hyundai vehicles, the IONIQ 3 debuts as a hot-ish hatch in Europe, and Donut Lab faces some very serious allegations of criminal activity as a former insider claims it’s misleading the world.
Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/04/25/ten-579-ioniq-3-debuts-iccu-win-donut-labs-legal-nightmares/
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⏱️ Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Introduction and sponsors
00:21 – Welcome to the show
00:34 – Hyundai extends ICCU warranty to 15 years
01:45 – CATL Tech Day: six new battery innovations, including a 6-minute LFP and sodium-ion for 2026
03:24 – Hyundai IONIQ 3 revealed at Milan Design Week 2026
04:56 – Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-electric C-Class
06:21 – BMW unveils the new i7
07:50 – GM reportedly delays next-gen electric truck and SUV platform
09:22 – Rivian R2 enters series production after tornado hits factory
10:36 – EV sales grow as oil prices soar
12:11 – U.S. court blocks Republican attempts to restrict wind and solar
13:38 – Solar overtakes all energy sources; wind surges per Wood Mackenzie
15:14 – Sponsor: EnergySage
16:21 – IC Bus EVSP recall: faulty high-voltage disconnect switch
16:47 – Isuzu D-Max EV launches in the UK
17:10 – Honda kills the e:Ny1 in Europe
17:27 – GAC Aion and CATL unveil battery-swappable sedan
17:39 – Samsung SDI confirms battery deal with Mercedes-Benz
17:52 – Mangrove Lithium opens Canadian refinery
18:03 – Digital Charging Solutions offers preferential rates across Europe
18:12 – Germany sets 8 million EV target by 2030
18:25 – Kia launches new PV5 cargo van variants
18:38 – Tesla must compensate Norwegian Model S owners
18:57 – Delhi adds 200 electric buses
19:09 – VW Commercial Vehicles offers big discounts in Germany
19:19 – Audi expands AUDI brand in China
19:40 – Porsche debuts next-gen Formula E race car
19:57 – France targets 30,000 new EV charging points by 2035
20:09 – Polestar: higher revenue, wider losses
20:30 – Tesla Q1: creative accounting flagged by analysts
20:53 – Bosch unveils third-gen silicon carbide power controllers
21:03 – Redwood Materials cuts 10% of staff, pivots to grid storage
21:16 – Volvo begins EX60 production
21:26 – Amazon orders 75 Einride electric trucks
21:37 – Jeep drops 2026 Wagoneer S
21:50 – Lloyds Metals converts 600-tonne excavator to electric
22:03 – Sunwoda unveils 15C LFP battery pack
22:16 – VW CEO cuts one million units of annual production capacity
22:29 – Ford UK cuts Explorer and Capri prices
22:39 – Dutch Government plans EV scrappage subsidy scheme
22:49 – Ari Motors and Faction Technology plan joint IPO as Arvia
23:02 – Siemens and Vulcan Energy partner on sustainable lithium
23:12 – Coca-Cola Canada adds Volvo electric trucks in BC and Quebec
23:23 – Porsche partner Chaevi goes public in South Korea
23:35 – Stagecoach South adds 22 electric buses in Surrey
23:45 – Smart Concept #2 debuts — hinting at Fortwo replacement
23:56 – ChargePoint unveils 600 kW Express Solo charger
24:05 – Hyke completes 14-month F-15 electric ferry trial
24:18 – Nissan hits solid-state milestone ahead of 2028 EV
24:29 – Daimler Truck opens eArocs 400 orders in Europe
24:44 – Uber acquires 11.5% stake in Lucid
24:58 – Tesla applies for robotaxi-only Supercharger sites in Arizona
25:08 – Volkswagen revives Jetta nameplate for Chinese EV SUV
25:20 – ID.3 Neo prompts Kia to cut EV4 pricing
25:31 – Tesla lithium refinery discharges toxic wastewater
25:47 – EVs now cheaper than petrol cars in the UK
25:58 – Segway sells its one millionth Ninebot E2 scooter
26:12 – Sponsor: You!
27:23 – Donut Lab faces criminal allegations from company insider
28:39 – Volkswagen ID. Buzz gets important updates for 2027
29:38 – Thanks and goodbye!
31:04 – Watch Quigs New Quest (@QuigsQuest)
31:36 – You matter!
*🎙️ 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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