TEN Transport Evolved News Episode 502 - The Hague BANS Advertising Fossil Fuel!

EDIT: Nikki said 2Cv, which of course isnt made by Renault. She’s an idiot :(

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GM EVs finally get access to Tesla’s Supercharger Network, EV battery degradation is better now than it used to be, and Norway EVs outnumber petrol cars!

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00:00 - Start
00:32 - Welcome!
00:39 GM electric cars finally get Supercharger Access
01:31 - Rumors suggest Audi is about to sell its Belgium production facility to Nio
02:21 - BYD launches a new slew of electric trucks for the European Market
03:14 - EV battery degradation is better today than it was five years ago
04:10 - U.S. NHTSA prepares changes to crash tests to encourage better pedestrian safety
04:54 - Fisker confirms that warranty repairs will be paid for.
05:41 - Jim Farley reiterates the threat Chinese EVs are to Ford, Legacy automakers
06:31 - Renault gives the R17 an EV makeover
07:27 - The Hague becomes the first city in the world to ban fossil fuel (and associated) advertising
08:12 - Republican Senator Ted Cruz stops regulations on e-bike battery safety
09:56 - Some Porsche Taycans recalled for incorrect headlight software
10:14 - Phoenix Motorcars recalling some former Proterra buses
10:31 - BYD Seagull EV was China’s top selling car last month
10:48 - Kia debuts its PBV concept in Germany as it partners with Geotab
11:10 - Range Energy showcases its energy-saving battery trailer for big rigs
11:25 - Equinox EV owners complain about long-repair times
11:40 - Vinfast VF3 goes on sale outside of its home market for the first time
11:55 - Protean gets £5.5 million in funding for its in-wheel motor development
12:11 - Porsche confirms launch date and range for Macan Ev in the U.S.
12:26 - Revel works with startup to “Face ID” your car
12:45 - Ford unveils a European-market PHEV Ranger
13:01 - Honda, BMW, Ford officially launch “Chargescape”
13:16 - Volvo trucks postpones its planned battery production facility in Sweden
13:32 - Shell, BYD partner on giveaway in the UK
13:47 - Lotus Eletre SUV priced for the U.S.
14:02 - CATL unveils its newest, longest-life battery packs
14:19 - EU may vote on final Chinese tarrifs as early as next week
14:35 - AMG Lithium opens up Europe’s first Lithium Refinery
14:51 - PepsiCo says Tesla Semis are helping improve driver retention
15:07 - Volkswagen stops all U.S. ID.4 production after last week’s recall
15:23 - Business Insider alleges Tesla Autopilot trainers were told to ignore “No Right on Red” signs
15:40 - Nio starts deliveries of refreshed EL8 in Europe
15:56 - Tesla Engineers warn against using “Supercharger Extension Cables”
16:15 - Ford rolls out “Karaoke” app for F150 Lightnings
16:33 - Tesla Semi customers work together to build new charging corridor for Tesla Semis from LA to El Passo
16:49 - Volvo’s Car Subscription program is no more
17:05 - Fiat shuts down 500e production for four weeks due to ‘low demand’
17:22 - Stellantis invests money into building side-by-side ICE/EV production in the U.S.
17:36 - Tesla sales in the San Francisco bay Area fell by 22% in the first half of this year
17:51 - Charger Daytona order books open
18:04 - Renault unveils new Estafette Concept at IAA in Germany
18:21 - Tesla celebrates making its 100,000,000th 4680 battery cell!
18:38 - GoGoRo’s CEO and founder resigns
18:52 - Renault unveils another H2 prototype
19:07 - Tesla’s mysterious robotaxi spotted testing at Warner Bros lot
19:19 - The new USPS electric mail delivery vans are proving very popular with staff
19:35 - MAxus launches the eTerron 9 in Europe
19:50 - Lotus unveils the “Theory 1” Concept Car
20:05 - New Jersey announces new additional EV subsidy program for low-income families
20:25 - Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial
21:30 - Pair of Tesla Cybertrucks prove the Cybertruck is rugged by going to the Arctic Ocean and back - From Florida!
22:17 - Electric vehicles are now more common on the roads of Norway than gsoline cars
23:07 - Thanks, and Goodbye!