TEN Episode 570 | Toyota Highlander EV, Trump Tariffs Illegal, EV Owners Hate ICE

Welcome to this week’s episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News! Today, Toyota unveils the Highlander EV, its first 3-row EV, BYD joins legal action against the U.S. as the U.S. Supreme Court deems Trump Tariffs Illegal, and 96% of EV owners say they'll never go back to ICE. Find full show notes, links to covered stories, and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/02/21/ten-episode-570-toyota-highlander-ev-trump-tariffs-illegal-ev-owners-hate-ice/ --- *👥 Today’s Sponsors* 🌱 Electric Vehicle Association - https://www.myeva.org ⚡ EnergySage - https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262 — ✊ Get Involved 🗳️ https://indivisible.org/town-hall-resources ❤️ Support the Show 📰 https://www.transportevolved.com 🔥 https://www.patreon.com/transportevolved ☕ https://ko-fi.com/transportevolved 📺 https://www.youtube.com/transportevolved 👕 https://www.redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd/ 🛍️ https://amzn.to/40xOyjm ₿ 1QRZRGCCXUKPDZ2DZ9KX9JYJXMZDYHYGFZ0MN4WH 💬 Join the Conversation 🐘 https://mastodon.transportevolved.com/@show 💬 https://discord.gg/9WAjfQn 🌀 https://bsky.app/profile/transportevolved.bsky.social 🔁 Subscribe to our 2nd channel - https://www.youtube.com/transportevolvedtake2 ---- *⏱️ Episode Timeline* 00:00 - Intro & sponsor shoutouts 🎙️ 00:22 - Welcome to the show 👋 00:34 - Editorial: Thanks for the good wishes! 🌹 01:12 - Toyota unveils 2027 Highlander EV 🚙 02:08 - Ford posts big 2025 losses, partly EV‑related 📉 03:08 - Ferrari debuts its first EV 🏎️ 04:13 - BYD joins automakers suing over Trump tariffs 📑 05:31 - Electrify America reaches 5,600+ chargers 📈 06:41 - Ford teases UEV platform with “Bounty Hunter” video 🎬 07:49 - Study: EV batteries outlast their cars 📊 09:00 - VW pauses Scout PHEV after canceling EV version ⏸️ 10:06 - Canada expands EV incentive programs 🍁 11:23 - US repeals engagement finding; lawsuits begin ⚖️ 12:43 - Sponsor: Energy Sage! 🌞 13:51 - Jaguar I‑Pace recall for battery overheating 🔋 14:19 - Hyundai IONIQ 5/9 recall for fire risk 🔥 14:32 - Mercedes‑Benz recalls EQA/EQB 🚒 14:51 - Ford e‑Transit recall for battery fire 🔋 15:03 - Zeekr 001 recall in China for battery runaway ⚡ 15:17 - Oshkosh recalls electric delivery trucks (brake issue) 🛑 15:30 - Prius (incl. Prime/PHEV) recall for rear‑door lock 🔐 15:47 - Connected Kerb acquires Trojan Energy 🤝 16:05 - Sibanye‑Stillwater starts lithium mining in Finland ⛏️ 16:19 - Startup launches Romeo eVTOL prototype ✈️ 16:34 - Mercedes‑Benz adds fourth CLA EQ configuration in Germany 🚘 16:47 - Stellantis eyes exit from Samsung SDI battery deal ❌ 17:01 - Genesis plans bespoke EV platform next year 🚗 17:14 - Porsche switches Macan EV battery supplier in South Korea 🔄 17:27 - Atto 3 receives major European update 🔧 17:42 - EV sales dip in China (Jan) 17:51 - Toyota outsells VW in China (2025) 📉 18:05 - BYD outsells Tesla 10‑to‑1 in Australia 📊 18:19 - US govt tries new tactics to stall EV‑station rollout 🕵️ 18:37 - Serbia launches fresh EV incentive program 🇷🇸 18:48 - France’s private‑leasing model fuels EV growth 🤝 19:02 - Microlino now sold in Norway 🇳🇴 19:13 - Amazon hits 30k+ Rivian delivery vans 🚚 19:26 - Flying Flea launch confirmed 🪁 19:43 - Maserati pushes EV “fire‑sales” 🔥 19:57 - Aviloo raises €30 M for battery diagnostics 💰 20:09 - Renault to fully acquire Flexis joint venture with Volvo 🏭 20:25 - St Gallen canton taxes EVs higher than ICE (weight‑based) 20:37 - Stellantis re‑introduces diesel ⛽️ 20:50 - Karma Automotive validates solid‑state battery tech ✅ 21:01 - EU drafts new EV‑subsidy rules tied to origin 📜 21:15 - XPeng unveils GX 🚀 21:30 - Toyota reveals 2026 BZ Woodland concept 🌲 21:44 - Polestar pledges four new models in three years 📅 21:58 - eVitara launches in India – Maruti’s first EV 🇮🇳 22:10 - Renault weighs EV production in Spain 🇪🇸 22:22 - Rivian rolls out Apple Watch vehicle app ⌚ 22:31 - California mulls license‑plate rule for e‑bikes 🏍️ 22:43 - Porsche may drop 718 Boxster/Cayman EVs; Audi stays on board ❓ 22:57 - Toyota Yaris to go electric in Europe ⚡ 23:04 - Jim Farley urges White House to allow Chinese EV tech in US cars 📜 23:19 - DC launches curbside EV‑charging program 🔌 23:32 - Subaru confirms all‑electric three‑row SUV 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 23:44 - ChargePoint data hints at upcoming bottleneck 🚧 23:57 - South Dakota approves its largest wind farm 🌬️ 24:09 - BYD aims to launch solid‑state EV next year 🔋 24:21 - Volvo cuts EX90 price 💲 24:36 - Florida proposes 10 mph speed limit for e‑bikes 🚲 24:52 - Sponsor Segment – You! 📣 26:33 - Rivian R2 gets positive early‑drive feedback 🚘 27:49 - J.D. Power: 96 % of EV owners won’t switch back 👍 29:11 - Thanks & goodbye! 👋 *🎙️ Credits:* Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Camera, Color: Vi Horton Art & Animation: Erin Carlie Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Music: via Artlist.io © Transport Evolved LLC, 2026