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Nikola Motor files for Chapter 11 protection, Kia’s EV4 unveils, and Rivian posts a profit.
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00:00 – Start
00:32 – Welcome!
00:39 – Nikola Motor files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S.
01:34 – Rivian turns a gross profit for the first time.
02:23 – President Trump threatens a 25% import tariff on vehicles.
03:22 – Europe achieves EV charging goals but not for trucks.
04:31 – BMW showcases its Neue Klasse EV’s “Heart of Joy.”
05:27 – Kia unveils its EV4 design ahead of EV Day.
06:18 – U.S. automakers lobby for eased EV tax credit policies.
07:07 – New data shows more U.S. buyers interested in EVs.
08:08 – JD Power predicts EV sales growth in 2025.
09:12 – Rumors suggest the Toyota RAV4 EV’s return.
11:22 – Hyundai IONIQ 5 recall notices published.
11:42 – Volvo EX90 recalled for light shutter issue.
11:59 – Zeekr issues multiple recalls for its Zeekr RT Robotaix.
12:21 – Kempower offers 0% finance on DC fast charging stations.
12:36 – StoreDot secures a production partner for XFC cells.
12:57 – Bosch discontinues its charging network.
13:14 – Mercedes-Benz reverses its electric van plans.
13:29 – Watkins Glen gets its first fast charging stations.
13:45 – Hive orders electric tractor-trailers in the UK.
14:03 – Audi faces a class action lawsuit in Canada.
14:19 – Nissan LEAFs have sudden cold-weather battery issues.
14:35 – GM expands its dealer service with Brightdrop vans.
14:52 – Polestar 3 gets OTA updates.
15:10 – BYD claims China leads EVs by 5 to 10 years.
15:31 – Volvo teases the ES90 Sedan.
15:49 – GM prepares to drop the ICE Chevrolet Blazer.
16:08 – Renault subsidiary Hiva faces trouble.
16:22 – Renault gives away Fireman’s Access.
16:49 – Great Wall Motor and Nio sign a charging agreement in China.
17:05 – BYD claims to have produced solid-state cells.
17:23 – Toyota buys GM’s stake in the former Ultium plant.
17:39 – California commits to expanding its EV charging network.
17:55 – Peugeot launches AWD versions of the e-3008 and e-5008.
18:13 – Škoda declines to rebadge the Volkswagen ID.1.
18:30 – Isuzu prepares a factory for ICE and electric trucks in North America.
18:44 – The UK leads Europe in electric buses but not trucks.
19:02 – NorthVolt sells battery cell production to Scania.
19:20 – BYD secured lithium-mining rights in Brazil two years ago.
19:36 – Volkswagen starts delivering the eCaravelle and eTransporter.
19:51 – SKOn expands contract with HKG in the US.
20:07 – Stellantis confirms LeapMotor has 450 European dealerships.
20:24 – UK National Grid connects Tat’s future 40 GWh battery facility.
20:41 – Apple and Rivian launch spatial audio for Rivian vehicles.
20:55 – Ford patents a dual charging system.
21:11 – Stellantis prices the Ram ProMaster EV in the US.
21:25 – Rivian’s loan to build a Georgia factory is uncertain.
21:43 – Toyota unveils its third-generation FCV tech.
21:59 – Toyota expects half of its US vehicles to be electrified this year.
22:18 – Chevrolet unveils the Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype.
22:35 – Volvo and Polestar owners get Samsung phone compatibility.
22:53 – Rolls-Royce announces its fastest electric model.
23:11 – Kia unveils the PV5 design.
23:27 – Trump administration targets California’s EV mandate.
23:55 – Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial.
25:01 – Rivian unveils the California Dune edition R1 models.
26:12 – Italian company launches a restomod Smart ForTwo with quadricycle specs.
27:28 – Thanks, goodbye!
