TEN 582 | ID. Buzz Returns To US For '27, Honda's Historic Loss, Around The World in 80 Charges (VIDEO)
On this week's episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News!
Volkswagen confirms the ID. Buzz is returning to the U.S. for the 2027 model year - and it comes with a new overnight bed option! Honda posts historic first loss since becoming publicly traded - blaming EVs - and Tobias Wagner, aka the Elektrotrucker, plans to travel around the world in 80 charges!
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Episode Timeline & Sources:
00:00 - Introduction and sponsor shoutouts
00:33 - Welcome to the show
00:44 - We Are Now *********?
01:00 - Honda posts its first ever loss, blames EVs
01:48 - Chevrolet Spark EUV is Brazil’s best-seling electric SUV
02:41 - It’s official - the ID. Buzz is staying!
04:39 - PHEVs have more varied battery health than EVs, says Generational
05:37 - The secret to long-life EV batteries could be AI management, suggests Chalmers University
06:36 - Ford unveils its Ford Energy Subsidiary - but it’s not for consumers
07:38 - Data Centers cut power off to homes in Lake Tahoe
08:48 - Amazon says it will stop selling overpowered e-Bikes to customers in California
09:57 - Cadillac shares data on its EV customers, say they’re unlikely to go back
Sponsor Segment: CCAN Action Fund
10:58 - Sponsor Segment - CCAN Action Fund
⚠️Recall Reminders!
12:13 - Mercedes-Benz recalls CLA EV for seatbelt fastening issue
12:32 - New Flyer recalls the XE40 electric bus for speedometer illumination issue
12:42 - Tesla Recalls its electric cars for rear-view camera image issues
13:57 - Waymo issues voluntary recall over flooded road accident
📰News Shorts:
13:15 - Stellantis confirms Opel will make a C-Segment SUV with technology from Leapmotor
13:33 - VW-Owned Traton Group raises €850 million for battery electric trucks and buses
13:44 - Hyundai Mobis announces new 160 kW Power Electric System for EVs
13:57 - Two new incentives in Switzerland make shared HGV depot charging a reality
14:12 - Lotus becomes the latest automaker to reneg on Evs
14:22 - A Team at CAM say Volkswagen, BYD, and Geely have the best innovation in EVs
14:35 - Stellantis confirms the Opel Corsa GSE Is Here
14:48 - Hunan Yuneng planning a cathode production facility in southwest Spain.
15:00 - Rivian now has its own ‘assistant’
15:14 - BYD plans to make the Yuan Plus available in Europe as the Atto 5
15:26 - UK Government removes red tape around electric vans
15:37 - Scania debuts an all-electric concrete truck
15:46 - Fastned opens up for subscriptions for a new bond issue
15:56 - Renault to debut a new concept Renault 4 beach buggy at French Open
16:07 - Blink, EMobi team up for plug and charge capabilities
16:18 - Tesla superchargers now have a virtual waiting list
16:28 - Jaguar officially names its oh-so-expensive car
16:41 - Mazda delays its EV plans by two years
16:55 - Geely and Chery EVs are now in Canada
17:12 - San Francisco Startup Humble debuts its autonomous truck
17:24 - SEG Solar announces a new 4 GW solar module factory in Texas
17:34 - Jeep Avenger Electric is now eligible for UK government EV grant
17:48 - Indian government approves nearly 4900 EV chargers under its PM E-Drive program
18:00 - CATL launches its production line in Debrecen
18:10 - BYD launches its 500th electric bus on the roads of Japan
18:20 - MG officially opens the order books for the semi-solid-state MG4X in China
18:33 - RoB@t2Cell launches in Germany - as a collaboration between Umicor and Fraunhofer IPA
18:47 - Volkswagen Polo GTI makes its debut at the Nurburgring this weekend - but its CEO delays the electric Golf
19:02 - Porsche shuts down battery subsidiary Cellforce and cancels its eBike plans
19:13 - FirstBus in the UK sets up its first V2G trail in Caledonia
19:26 - Renault adds Canvas Roof option to its Renault 4 EV
19:38 - The ORA5 starts production in Thailand
19:47 - Nuro AI gets permit for robotaxi service testing in California
19:58 - eON looks to acquire OVO
20:09 - Morrow Batteries in Norway files for bankruptcy
20:20 - Source EV UK has selected new maintenance partners.
20:29 - Kia PV5 heads to Japan
20:40 - Toyota joins with Nikola fuel arm Hyroad to develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck fueling
20:50 - You can now go to your final resting place in a Cadillac Lyriq
21:01 - Mahindra expands its passenger EV lineup and expands its production capacity
21:11 - Toyota BZ4X Touring now available in Europe
21:23 - SINTEF, Vard work together to develop inductive ship charging solution
21:41 - Uganda aims at phasing out all ICE vehicles for public transit by 2030
21:52 - Polestar records record sales in Q1 - But also increases losses
22:05 - Mercedes-Benz, Frankfurt Waste Management and Service launch new electric garbage trucks
22:15 - Greek power supplier Public Power Corporation expands charging in Greece and Romania
Sponsor Segment: Energy sage, AND You
22:29 - Sponsor Segment - You
23:05 - (and Energy Sage!)
Final Two Stories:
23:39 - Republican congresswoman sends hateful letter to boy who wrote to her as part of a school assignment
24:41 - Tobais Wagner - aka Elektrotrucker - plans a round-the-world trip
25:43 - Closing Sponsor Acknowledgement
26:48 - Thank you - And Goodbye
🎙️ Credits:
Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation : Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Music: via Artlist.io