TEN Transport Evolved News Episode 539 – Artemis Breaks Cover, Xiaomi’s Newest Record!

Welcome to episode 539 of TEN!

On today’s show, Artemis breaks cover at Aptera, Xiaomi sets a new Nürburgring record (again), and Škoda overtakes Tesla in EV sales in Europe.
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00:00 – Intro + Sponsor Call Outs
00:29 – Welcome!
00:36 – Correction from last week’s show
00:59 – Aptera reveals its latest vehicle – Artemis
02:18 – BYD Yuan Up (Atto 3) celebrates its 1 millionth sale
03:21 – Mercedes-Benz AMG reveals new concept car
04:35 – Ford doubles down on its U.S. LFP Factory Plans
05:44 – Škoda overtakes Tesla in May sales figures in Europe
06:50 – New study shows that some of Canada’s trucking could become electric with few problems
07:55 – Despite recent V8 investment, GM confirms it’s still working on battery tech
09:06 – Federal Judge in Seattle rules withholding of Federal Funds over charging is illegal
10:18 – Since January, $15.5 Billion in clean energy projects have been scrapped
11:21 – AAI testifies that NHTSA is holding back auto-industry innovation
12:32 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage
13:40 – Volvo recalls EVs, Hybrids over braking issues
14:00 – Mustang Mach E recalled over rollaway risk
14:18 – Pacifica Hybrid Recalled
14:36 – WAEV recalls some GEM electric vehicles
14:55 – Xiaomi YU7 goes on sale in China
15:17 – Senate Parliamentarian says Senate can’t force USPS to sell its EVs
15:41 – MFG to expand EV charging around London
15:58 – Pakistan makes sizable commitment to EVs
16:14 – Jeep Compass Priced for the UK
16:31 – Volkswagen green-lights Indian investment
16:55 – Xiaomi buys land to expand factory production capabilities.
17:12 – BYD, Octopus announce Uk V2G EV bundled deal.
17:36 – Swiss Post starts V2G pilot program.
17:53 – Uber, C40, sign new partnership deal to expand EV charging.
18:15 – CATL eyes a European deployment of its battery swapping stations.
18:34 – Volkswagen ID.2 R may use in-wheel motors.
18:54 – LeapMotor unveils 5-seat C-16.
19:14 – Factorial Energy announces new AI system.
19:32 – Quantumscape adds baseline production of its Cobra Separator to its factory.
19:50 – BYD slows its production due to EV price war, overproduction.
20:09 – EST Floattech unveils LFP battery variants.
20:27 – Amazon makes a massive order for e-Sprinters from Mercedes-Benz.
20:46 – BYD to take over distribution of its cars in Australia.
21:08 – DaimlerTrucks launches TruckCharge service in the UK.
21:26 – DHL signs a closed-loop contract with Fortum.
21:43 – XPeng plans domestic manufacturing in Indonesia.
21:59 – Santiago, Chile, doubles its electric bus fleet.
22:15 – BYD announces new InterCity-capable bus in Europe.
22:33 – Chevron announces move into Lithium mining.
22:49 – Toyota changes its EV production plans for the U.S.
23:06 – CATL starts a new RoboTaxi Service.
23:24 – Morning Midas sinks.
23:40 – Mustang Mach E Super performs well in tough conditions on shortened Pike’s Peak hill climb.
23:57 – Volkswagen ID3., ID. 4, to get refresh next year.
24:15 – Bosch e-Bike systems unveils new e-bike components.
24:32 – Allego announces discounted charging plans for Summer 2025.
24:50 – Hyundai Elexio SUV uses BYD-provided batteries.
25:09 – BYD commissions more RORO ships for EV shipping.
25:26 – Lucid to unveil new platform next year.
25:44 – Fortescue unveils a prototype train that promises to never need charging.
26:08 – Support The Channel!
28:15 – NorthVolt’s future looks a little brighter at last.
29:11 – Xiaomi sets another Nürburgring record.
30:38 – Thanks, and goodbye!