https://peertube.tv/videos/watch/dd4d14c0-7c42-40af-8ec3-e47fedb9fc9a Welcome to this week’s episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News! On today’s show: we learn the Bolt EV really will have a limited production run; Tesla cancels the Model S and Model X to make way for unproven robots; the Trump regime is dealt just desserts after courts strike down attempts to halt already-approved wind farms and suspend disbursement of legally allocated NEVI funds; and Rivian steps in to serve fleet customers after Ford pulled the plug on the F-150 Lightning. Plus much more! Find full show notes, links to covered stories, and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/01/30/ten-episode-568-model-s-x-dead-courts-defeat-trump-rivian-steps-in/ 👥 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 - Introduction and sponsor shoutouts🎙️ 00:23 - Welcome 👋 00:36 - ICE violence condemned 🖤 00:58 - Confirmation: Bolt EV limited-production as GM predicts lower EV volume 🔌 02:12 - End of Model S, X as Tesla pivots to Optimus 🤖 03:13 - Standard LFP battery option added for Ford Explorer & Capri 🔋 04:02 - Unprecedented success: BYD 70% Mexico market 🇲🇽 05:01 - Continuing DC fast charger deployment sets new US record ⚡ 05:57 - Keen buyers drive strong BMW iX3 & GLC demand 📈 06:56 - Stay issued: Trump wind bans struck down; NEVI funding suspension unlawful ⚖️ 08:07 - Nine EU countries join 100GW North Sea Wind; 99% of US 2026 new capacity is wind, solar & storage 🌬️ 09:07 - Solar panels still outperform after 40+ years ☀️ 10:11 - Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage! 🌞 11:28 - Rivian recalls R1T, R1S seatbelt retractors 🚨 11:49 - VW expands ID4 recall 🔧 12:04 - Lucid recalls Air & Gravity rear-view cameras 📷 12:17 - Genesis G80, GV60, GV70 Electrified instrument panel recall 📊 12:31 - Chevy Blazer EV parking brake wiring harness 🛑 12:46 - Diesel outsold by EVs in China's heavy trucks 13:06 - IBU-Tec + TU Braunschweig develop industrial dry-coating 🧪 13:19 - ID.4 renamed ID. Tiguan 🆕 13:32 - Pulsetrain + Yazaki combine inverter & charger into BMS 🧠 13:43 - Fastned €200M funding 💶 13:53 - Windrose offers free charging 🎁 14:07 - MG4 launches in UK 🇬🇧 14:22 - More countries set EV targets 🎯 14:32 - EV effects show in air quality 🌍 14:50 - Subaru wants EV clutch ⚙️ 15:03 - Tesla's Robotaxis have a dirty secret 🚘 15:20 - Amsterdam bans fossil fuel & meat ads 🚫 15:33 - Vinfast launches new vehicle 🚗 15:45 - Geely starts EX2 EV production in Indonesia 🇮🇩 15:58 - Aptera $9M public offering 💰 16:13 - India, EU agree free trade 🤝 16:25 - EU EV registrations up 30% 📊 16:42 - Spain delays e-mobility incentives ⏸️ 16:55 - Rad Power Bikes may be saved 🚲 17:06 - eMobi + Hey Charge fix station connectivity 📡 17:21 - Xiaomi SU7 outsells Model 3 in China 🏆 17:34 - Amsterdam bans fat-tire e-bikes 🚳 17:48 - Ford F-Line E launches Europe 🚛 18:01 - TN proposes 3¢ EV charging tax 🧾 18:16 - Redwood Materials Series E closes, Google invests ♻️ 18:31 - ZF ends multiple EV programs 🛑 18:43 - Joby + Metropolis deploy vertiports 🛩️ 18:55 - Hyundai IONIQ 6N available UK 🇬🇧 19:09 - Daimler announces 100 H₂ trucks 💧 19:25 - Lucid teases mid-size models 👀 19:37 - Schneider launches 720kW charger 🔌 19:49 - VW, BMW save billions from emissions rules 💰 20:12 - EA + GM join forces 🤜🤛 20:22 - Xiaomi most popular Chinese EV in EU 📦 20:33 - BMW SiC inverters iX1/iX2 ⚡ 20:45 - Ford names Lisa Drake battery storage head 🏭 20:57 - Didi + GAC-AION robotaxi fleet 🚕 21:08 - Gridserve UK public EV truck charging 🔋 21:21 - AEM expands rare-earth-free motors 🧲 21:32 - NH plans eBike program 🚴 21:55 - Sponsor Segment - You! 📣 23:38 - Slate updates production facility 🏗️ 24:45 - Rivian steps in as F150 Lightning orders canceled 🏁 25:50 - 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 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:46:04 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.tv https://peertube.tv/client/assets/images/icons/icon-1500x1500.png https://peertube.tv/videos/watch/dd4d14c0-7c42-40af-8ec3-e47fedb9fc9a All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.tv/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.