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Today, the next-generation Nissan LEAF gets revealed, Aptera confirms its production intent reveal, and a digger shows up with ICE vehicles underground!
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00:00 – Intro + Sponsor Call Outs
00:39 – Welcome!
00:46 Nissan unveils the new 2026 Nissan LEAF
01:45 – EV sales soaring everywhere except the USA
02:47 – Ford confident it can match Chinese EVs
03:48 – Swiss Governmental body hides study it commissioned into EV savings
04:50 – BMW looks to bring back REx
06:02 – Polestar gets a much-needed cash injection
07:07 – Open OCPP Launches
08:22 – As BYD launches Dolphin Surf in the UK, brand celebrates selling its millionth example
09:20 – US Senate Doubles down on ending EV incentives, wants to close leasing loophole
10:28 – Aptera confirms reveal day for production intent Aptera
11:39 – Ad – CCAN AF Raffle
13:11 – Beijing Benz recalls EQC
13:35 – Orange EV recalls some trucks for faulty fuses
13:53 – Dodge Charger recalled for faulty noise maker
14:11 – 2025 Rivian R1 series vehicles recalled for faulty indicators
14:27 – Ford halts sales of Mustang Mach E, Recalls most examples, to address door issue
14:47 – Hyundai IONIQ 5 recalled for improper headlight aim stickers
15:04 – Hyundai breaks its silence on ICCU replacements
15:28 – Scania announces MCS Semis
15:46 – Scania aims to save NorthVolt labs
16:02 – Vauxhall, Opel, announce Grandland AWD EV
16:19 – Iveco starts production of the S-eWay Arctic, with LFP cells
16:37 – Eaton, Amp IT launch charging as a service program
16:53 – Peugeot brings the e-208 GTi to reality
17:10 – Xos, LEP partner for Virtual power plants
17:25 – Škoda unveils Enyaq Coupé RS concept
17:43 – Asda invests £1.3 million in expanding its electric vehicle fleet
17:58 – UK Government rolls out more charging
18:12 – Hubject, Gireve and Irdeto launch partnership
18:29 – Xiaomi applies for new battery patent
18:45 – Podpoint to become part of EDF
19:00 – LG Energy solution to supply batteries to Chery
19:16 – AAM says it will supply components to Scout Motor
19:32 – Brampton, ON to electrify its bus fleet
19:47 – Genesis launches in France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands
20:05 – MAN truck starts series production of EVs
20:20 – Milence, Volvo Truck demonstrate MCS truck stop
20:36 – Xpeng G7 goes on sale in China
20:55 – Irish government makes massive EV charging investment
21:12 – Vauxhall / Opel confirm Mokka GSE
21:34 – Candela confirms its first Indian customer
21:51 – Mullen Automotive increases its stake in Bollinger Motors
22:06 – Gothenburg wireless charging pilot becomes permanent
22:23 – Suzuki eVitara priced in the UK
22:38 – Vinfast delays its Indian debut
22:54 – Nissan confirms its solid-state battery EV is on track for production
23:09 – Microlino adds AC to vehicles
23:26 – Kia prices EV6 GT and EV9 GT
23:45 – Honda unveils last mine delivery solution
24:02 – Zoox opens up its new production facility
24:19 – Volvo prices expected to rise significantly
24:40 – Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage
25:39 – Audi renegs on its zero-emission pledge
26:39 – All-electric digger goes to work in Munich
27:42 – Thanks, and goodbye!
