https://peertube.tv/videos/watch/bf413617-5dc7-4207-90c8-c9c2e5c58774 On this week's show! Kia Prices the EV3 for the U.S. Market, EU's Renewable Energy generation records in July, and elephants V fast chargers! Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/08/15/ten-594-ev3-priced-in-us-renewable-records-elephants-vs-charger/ 👥 Today's Sponsors 🌱 Electric Vehicle Association - https://www.myeva.org 🎁 Win an EV with CCAN Action Fund! - https://bit.ly/transportevolvedEVraffle (Vehicle manufacturers are not participants in or sponsors of this raffle. See Official Rules. 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