From Transport Evolved.
Welcome to this week’s episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News!
Today, Toyota unveils the Highlander EV, its first 3-row EV, BYD joins legal action against the U.S. as the U.S. Supreme Court deems Trump Tariffs Illegal, and 96% of EV owners say they’ll never go back to ICE.
Find full show notes, links to covered stories, and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/02/21/ten-episode-570-toyota-highlander-ev-trump-tariffs-illegal-ev-owners-hate-ice/
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*⏱️ Episode Timeline*
00:00 – Intro & sponsor shoutouts 🎙️
00:22 – Welcome to the show 👋
00:34 – Editorial: Thanks for the good wishes! 🌹
01:12 – Toyota unveils 2027 Highlander EV 🚙
02:08 – Ford posts big 2025 losses, partly EV‑related 📉
03:08 – Ferrari debuts its first EV 🏎️
04:13 – BYD joins automakers suing over Trump tariffs 📑
05:31 – Electrify America reaches 5,600+ chargers 📈
06:41 – Ford teases UEV platform with “Bounty Hunter” video 🎬
07:49 – Study: EV batteries outlast their cars 📊
09:00 – VW pauses Scout PHEV after canceling EV version ⏸️
10:06 – Canada expands EV incentive programs 🍁
11:23 – US repeals engagement finding; lawsuits begin ⚖️
12:43 – Sponsor: Energy Sage! 🌞
13:51 – Jaguar I‑Pace recall for battery overheating 🔋
14:19 – Hyundai IONIQ 5/9 recall for fire risk 🔥
14:32 – Mercedes‑Benz recalls EQA/EQB 🚒
14:51 – Ford e‑Transit recall for battery fire 🔋
15:03 – Zeekr 001 recall in China for battery runaway ⚡
15:17 – Oshkosh recalls electric delivery trucks (brake issue) 🛑
15:30 – Prius (incl. Prime/PHEV) recall for rear‑door lock 🔐
15:47 – Connected Kerb acquires Trojan Energy 🤝
16:05 – Sibanye‑Stillwater starts lithium mining in Finland ⛏️
16:19 – Startup launches Romeo eVTOL prototype ✈️
16:34 – Mercedes‑Benz adds fourth CLA EQ configuration in Germany 🚘
16:47 – Stellantis eyes exit from Samsung SDI battery deal ❌
17:01 – Genesis plans bespoke EV platform next year 🚗
17:14 – Porsche switches Macan EV battery supplier in South Korea 🔄
17:27 – Atto 3 receives major European update 🔧
17:42 – EV sales dip in China (Jan)
17:51 – Toyota outsells VW in China (2025) 📉
18:05 – BYD outsells Tesla 10‑to‑1 in Australia 📊
18:19 – US govt tries new tactics to stall EV‑station rollout 🕵️
18:37 – Serbia launches fresh EV incentive program 🇷🇸
18:48 – France’s private‑leasing model fuels EV growth 🤝
19:02 – Microlino now sold in Norway 🇳🇴
19:13 – Amazon hits 30k+ Rivian delivery vans 🚚
19:26 – Flying Flea launch confirmed 🪁
19:43 – Maserati pushes EV “fire‑sales” 🔥
19:57 – Aviloo raises €30 M for battery diagnostics 💰
20:09 – Renault to fully acquire Flexis joint venture with Volvo 🏭
20:25 – St Gallen canton taxes EVs higher than ICE (weight‑based)
20:37 – Stellantis re‑introduces diesel ⛽️
20:50 – Karma Automotive validates solid‑state battery tech ✅
21:01 – EU drafts new EV‑subsidy rules tied to origin 📜
21:15 – XPeng unveils GX 🚀
21:30 – Toyota reveals 2026 BZ Woodland concept 🌲
21:44 – Polestar pledges four new models in three years 📅
21:58 – eVitara launches in India – Maruti’s first EV 🇮🇳
22:10 – Renault weighs EV production in Spain 🇪🇸
22:22 – Rivian rolls out Apple Watch vehicle app ⌚
22:31 – California mulls license‑plate rule for e‑bikes 🏍️
22:43 – Porsche may drop 718 Boxster/Cayman EVs; Audi stays on board ❓
22:57 – Toyota Yaris to go electric in Europe ⚡
23:04 – Jim Farley urges White House to allow Chinese EV tech in US cars 📜
23:19 – DC launches curbside EV‑charging program 🔌
23:32 – Subaru confirms all‑electric three‑row SUV 👨👩👧👦
23:44 – ChargePoint data hints at upcoming bottleneck 🚧
23:57 – South Dakota approves its largest wind farm 🌬️
24:09 – BYD aims to launch solid‑state EV next year 🔋
24:21 – Volvo cuts EX90 price 💲
24:36 – Florida proposes 10 mph speed limit for e‑bikes 🚲
24:52 – Sponsor Segment – You! 📣
26:33 – Rivian R2 gets positive early‑drive feedback 🚘
27:49 – J.D. Power: 96 % of EV owners won’t switch back 👍
29:11 – Thanks & goodbye! 👋
*🎙️ 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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