The Current : Weekly EV News Ep #115 May 17, 2026

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In this episode of The Current, Miss GoElectric covers developments in the EV space including:

00:00 Intro
00:14 How gas prices are impacting EV adoption
04:03 VW announces the ID Buzz is back for 2027
06:53 Tesla invests millions in more manufacturing for 4680 batteries
09:08 California launches new massive electric truck rebate
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JD Power study: EV consideration
https://theevreport.com/ev-consideration-rebounds-as-fuel-prices-bite-jd-power-says

Cox Automotive Study April

EV Market Monitor – April 2026

TEI Report
https://www.transportationenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TEI-Retail-Fuel-Prices-and-Electrified-Vehicle-Sales-Insights-FINAL.pdf

VW ID BUZZ is back for MY27
https://media.vw.com/releases/1922

Tesla invests in expansion of cell factory in Germany

Tesla expands Grünheide battery cell plans to 18 GWh annually

California invests $1 billion in electric medium and heavy duty trucks

Governor Newsom announces California’s new $1 billion rebate program for electric trucks, as Trump cedes global clean vehicle market to China


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