TEN Transport Evolved News Episode 539 - Artemis Breaks Cover, Xiaomi's Newest Record!

Welcome to episode 539 of TEN! On today’s show, Artemis breaks cover at Aptera, Xiaomi sets a new Nürburgring record (again), and Škoda overtakes Tesla in EV sales in Europe. These stories and more on today’s show! — Here are 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: - Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/transportevolved - Buy the team a coffee or meal: https://ko-fi.com/transportevolved - Join the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/transportevolved - Buy TE Exclusive swag: https://www.redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd/ - Donate Bitcoin to our wallet BC: 1QRZRGCCXUKPDZ2DZ9KX9JYJXMZDYHYGFZ0MN4WH — Interact with the show: - Mastodon: https://mastodon.transportevolved.com/@show - Discord: https://discord.gg/9WAjfQn - BSky: https://bsky.app/profile/transportevolved.bsky.social Subscribe to Transport Evolved Take2: https://www.youtube.com/transportevolvedtake2 — Help support the channel (if using Amazon): - Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/40xOyjm — 00:00 - Intro + Sponsor Call Outs 00:29 - Welcome! 00:36 - Correction from last week's show 00:59 - Aptera reveals its latest vehicle - Artemis 02:18 - BYD Yuan Up (Atto 3) celebrates its 1 millionth sale 03:21 - Mercedes-Benz AMG reveals new concept car 04:35 - Ford doubles down on its U.S. LFP Factory Plans 05:44 - Škoda overtakes Tesla in May sales figures in Europe 06:50 - New study shows that some of Canada’s trucking could become electric with few problems 07:55 - Despite recent V8 investment, GM confirms it’s still working on battery tech 09:06 - Federal Judge in Seattle rules withholding of Federal Funds over charging is illegal 10:18 - Since January, $15.5 Billion in clean energy projects have been scrapped 11:21 - AAI testifies that NHTSA is holding back auto-industry innovation 12:32 - Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage 13:40 - Volvo recalls EVs, Hybrids over braking issues 14:00 - Mustang Mach E recalled over rollaway risk 14:18 - Pacifica Hybrid Recalled 14:36 - WAEV recalls some GEM electric vehicles 14:55 - Xiaomi YU7 goes on sale in China 15:17 - Senate Parliamentarian says Senate can’t force USPS to sell its EVs 15:41 - MFG to expand EV charging around London 15:58 - Pakistan makes sizable commitment to EVs 16:14 - Jeep Compass Priced for the UK 16:31 - Volkswagen green-lights Indian investment 16:55 - Xiaomi buys land to expand factory production capabilities. 17:12 - BYD, Octopus announce Uk V2G EV bundled deal. 17:36 - Swiss Post starts V2G pilot program. 17:53 - Uber, C40, sign new partnership deal to expand EV charging. 18:15 - CATL eyes a European deployment of its battery swapping stations. 18:34 - Volkswagen ID.2 R may use in-wheel motors. 18:54 - LeapMotor unveils 5-seat C-16. 19:14 - Factorial Energy announces new AI system. 19:32 - Quantumscape adds baseline production of its Cobra Separator to its factory. 19:50 - BYD slows its production due to EV price war, overproduction. 20:09 - EST Floattech unveils LFP battery variants. 20:27 - Amazon makes a massive order for e-Sprinters from Mercedes-Benz. 20:46 - BYD to take over distribution of its cars in Australia. 21:08 - DaimlerTrucks launches TruckCharge service in the UK. 21:26 - DHL signs a closed-loop contract with Fortum. 21:43 - XPeng plans domestic manufacturing in Indonesia. 21:59 - Santiago, Chile, doubles its electric bus fleet. 22:15 - BYD announces new InterCity-capable bus in Europe. 22:33 - Chevron announces move into Lithium mining. 22:49 - Toyota changes its EV production plans for the U.S. 23:06 - CATL starts a new RoboTaxi Service. 23:24 - Morning Midas sinks. 23:40 - Mustang Mach E Super performs well in tough conditions on shortened Pike’s Peak hill climb. 23:57 - Volkswagen ID3., ID. 4, to get refresh next year. 24:15 - Bosch e-Bike systems unveils new e-bike components. 24:32 - Allego announces discounted charging plans for Summer 2025. 24:50 - Hyundai Elexio SUV uses BYD-provided batteries. 25:09 - BYD commissions more RORO ships for EV shipping. 25:26 - Lucid to unveil new platform next year. 25:44 - Fortescue unveils a prototype train that promises to never need charging. 26:08 - Support The Channel! 28:15 - NorthVolt’s future looks a little brighter at last. 29:11 - Xiaomi sets another Nürburgring record. 30:38 - Thanks, and goodbye! --- Today's show is in memory of Susan Marie Bloomfield, Nikki's older sister, who passed away on this day in 2018. --