Published On Oct 5, 2024
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On today’s show, Q3 estimates roll in, the UK electrical grid goes coal-free for the first time since 1882, and Rivian gets fun for Halloween.
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00:00 - Start
00:31 - Welcome!
00:38- Reminder: Have Your Say On NHTSA Proposed Rule Changes!
01:10 - A reminder to use chapter markers if you want to skip!
01:29 - Quarterly sales estimates (and monthly sales estimates) from Tesla, GM, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Volvo, NIO and BYD
04:03 - EnelX Pulls Out Of US and Canada, Leaves customers in the lurch
05:09 - Škoda Elroq launched in Europe
05:60 - LG Chem, 24M Both announced independent ways to make EV batteries safer, less prone to fire
06:52 - Supercharger access for non-Tesla drivers comes with inconsiderate drivers
08:03 - The UK Decommissions its last coal-fired power station
08:55 - California passes law that could, ultimately, require cars to be capable of bidirectional charging
10:52 - Jeep recalls PHEVs due to battery fire risk
11:13 - BYD recalls some models in China due to fire caused by faulty steering components
11:28 - BMW recalls large number of vehicles - including some EVs - for brake issue
11:45 - Chevrolet confirms ex-Hertz Silverado EVs can Supercharge *with a catch
12:02 - Subaru Solterra become the latest EVs to go on sale with Hertz
12:19 - Court case against Tesla, Elon Musk over Autopilot claims thrown out due to ‘puffery’
12:36 - Gogoro, its founder, cleared of alleged fraud due to lack of evidence
12:53 - Entry-level Chevrolet Equinox LT now on sale in the U.S.
13:10 - Following customer feedback, Ford dramatically cuts the cost of BlueCruise
13:26 - BMW Called on Germany To Vote ‘No’ On Chinese Tariffs
13:46 - Fiat extends production pause on 500e
14:03 - Caterpillar showcases its new charging system for mining trucks
14:19 - UK government urged not to implement pay-per-mile EV tax
14:38 - Volkswagen ID. Buzz to have limited availability in the U.S. at launch
14:53 - Volkswagen ID.7 sets new range record for Volkswagen
15:09 - Kia opens its first EV-only production facility
15:26 - New study suggests EVs make you more attractive
15:44 - UAW tells its workers to prepare to strike against Stellantis’ dropping of EV promises
16:04 - BYD engineer hints that solid-state batteries are coming sooner than we think
16:21 - Kia Ray EV goes on sale in Korea
16:40 - eActros gets in the Oktoberfest spirit
16:56 - Volvo’s electric trucks join beer delivery duties in the UK
17:13 - Spain and Portugal jointly welcome start of sales for XPeng
17:32 - Xpeng installs its first 800 kW charging station
17:49 - Sony Alfeela gets NACS at Launch
18:03 - Court in Norway rules in favor of Tesla drivers whose cars were derated by Tesla
18:20 - UK firm Anaphite gets additional funding from private public partnership
18:36 - Kempower signs a new deal with Indian charging provider Zeon
18:51 - Mazda launches its new EZ-6 in china
19:09 - Some Tesla Cybertruck owners are getting early access to FSD Supervised
19:25 - Nio delivers over 800 Onvo L60 EVs in just three days at launch
19:44 - CATL suffers a fire at its production facility, says production is minimally affected
19:60 - LFP Model 3 Removed from sale in the U.S.
20:16 - BMW removes custom configuration for iX3
20:32 - U.S. Government announces fund to help ferry fleets go electric
20:46 - LeapMotors first European EVs are available to order
21:03 - Sodium Sulfur breakthrough allows room-temperature operation
21:21 - Ford announces new program for EV charging for customers at home
21:46 - Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial
22:54 - EVs help people stay safe during Helene - But some people take risks
23:53 - Rivian gets something special ready for Halloween
24:52 - Thanks, and Goodbye!