From Transport Evolved.
Welcome to this week’s episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News!
On today’s show: we learn the Bolt EV really will have a limited production run; Tesla cancels the Model S and Model X to make way for unproven robots; the Trump regime is dealt just desserts after courts strike down attempts to halt already-approved wind farms and suspend disbursement of legally allocated NEVI funds; and Rivian steps in to serve fleet customers after Ford pulled the plug on the F-150 Lightning.
Plus much more!
Find full show notes, links to covered stories, and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/01/30/ten-episode-568-model-s-x-dead-courts-defeat-trump-rivian-steps-in/
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*⏱️ Episode Timeline*
00:00 – Introduction and sponsor shoutouts🎙️
00:23 – Welcome 👋
00:36 – ICE violence condemned 🖤
00:58 – Confirmation: Bolt EV limited-production as GM predicts lower EV volume 🔌
02:12 – End of Model S, X as Tesla pivots to Optimus 🤖
03:13 – Standard LFP battery option added for Ford Explorer & Capri 🔋
04:02 – Unprecedented success: BYD 70% Mexico market 🇲🇽
05:01 – Continuing DC fast charger deployment sets new US record ⚡
05:57 – Keen buyers drive strong BMW iX3 & GLC demand 📈
06:56 – Stay issued: Trump wind bans struck down; NEVI funding suspension unlawful ⚖️
08:07 – Nine EU countries join 100GW North Sea Wind; 99% of US 2026 new capacity is wind, solar & storage 🌬️
09:07 – Solar panels still outperform after 40+ years ☀️
10:11 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage! 🌞
11:28 – Rivian recalls R1T, R1S seatbelt retractors 🚨
11:49 – VW expands ID4 recall 🔧
12:04 – Lucid recalls Air & Gravity rear-view cameras 📷
12:17 – Genesis G80, GV60, GV70 Electrified instrument panel recall 📊
12:31 – Chevy Blazer EV parking brake wiring harness 🛑
12:46 – Diesel outsold by EVs in China’s heavy trucks
13:06 – IBU-Tec + TU Braunschweig develop industrial dry-coating 🧪
13:19 – ID.4 renamed ID. Tiguan 🆕
13:32 – Pulsetrain + Yazaki combine inverter & charger into BMS 🧠
13:43 – Fastned €200M funding 💶
13:53 – Windrose offers free charging 🎁
14:07 – MG4 launches in UK 🇬🇧
14:22 – More countries set EV targets 🎯
14:32 – EV effects show in air quality 🌍
14:50 – Subaru wants EV clutch ⚙️
15:03 – Tesla’s Robotaxis have a dirty secret 🚘
15:20 – Amsterdam bans fossil fuel & meat ads 🚫
15:33 – Vinfast launches new vehicle 🚗
15:45 – Geely starts EX2 EV production in Indonesia 🇮🇩
15:58 – Aptera $9M public offering 💰
16:13 – India, EU agree free trade 🤝
16:25 – EU EV registrations up 30% 📊
16:42 – Spain delays e-mobility incentives ⏸️
16:55 – Rad Power Bikes may be saved 🚲
17:06 – eMobi + Hey Charge fix station connectivity 📡
17:21 – Xiaomi SU7 outsells Model 3 in China 🏆
17:34 – Amsterdam bans fat-tire e-bikes 🚳
17:48 – Ford F-Line E launches Europe 🚛
18:01 – TN proposes 3¢ EV charging tax 🧾
18:16 – Redwood Materials Series E closes, Google invests ♻️
18:31 – ZF ends multiple EV programs 🛑
18:43 – Joby + Metropolis deploy vertiports 🛩️
18:55 – Hyundai IONIQ 6N available UK 🇬🇧
19:09 – Daimler announces 100 H₂ trucks 💧
19:25 – Lucid teases mid-size models 👀
19:37 – Schneider launches 720kW charger 🔌
19:49 – VW, BMW save billions from emissions rules 💰
20:12 – EA + GM join forces 🤜🤛
20:22 – Xiaomi most popular Chinese EV in EU 📦
20:33 – BMW SiC inverters iX1/iX2 ⚡
20:45 – Ford names Lisa Drake battery storage head 🏭
20:57 – Didi + GAC-AION robotaxi fleet 🚕
21:08 – Gridserve UK public EV truck charging 🔋
21:21 – AEM expands rare-earth-free motors 🧲
21:32 – NH plans eBike program 🚴
21:55 – Sponsor Segment – You! 📣
23:38 – Slate updates production facility 🏗️
24:45 – Rivian steps in as F150 Lightning orders canceled 🏁
25:50 – Thanks & Goodbye! 👋
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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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