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The Ferrari Luce: As A Car? Meh. As A Way To Understand 2026? PERFECT

Transport Evolved Main — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:45:09 GMT

For many years, Ferrari has done everything in its power to keep making large-displacement, throaty-engined hypercars for the wealthy. It's shunned any notion of environmental responsibility, lobbied countless lawmakers around the world for exemptions from EV mandates, fuel economy targets, and emissions standards — all while moving away from the aspirational bedroom-wall poster brand of the 1980s and toward an investment vehicle for wealthy 0.1%ers.

But last week, it finally brought an EV into the spotlight. The Ferrari Luce. Part engineering exercise, part design exercise in self-congratulation, the Luce may be built in-house — but it owes more to Apple's iconic computers of the late '90s and early 2000s than it does to most Ferraris that came before it. And, being a Ferrari, it will of course attract customers who will enthusiastically buy one for their collection, just as hardened automotive fans reject it with the vehemence of a rare-steak devotee presented with a mushroom burger.

But alongside the critique, the criticism, and yes, some pearl-clutching from the peanut gallery, we think the Ferrari Luce does one thing perfectly: it highlights the inequalities that exist in the EV world today — the issues we're seeing time and time again as affordable models become increasingly rare, and an obsession with the ultra-wealthy drives the conversation toward whatever is in vogue, rather than what actually makes the world a better place.

Let's go there.

⏱️ Episode Timeline

00:00 Introduction
05:13 That Escalated Quickly
06:22 About That Comment...
07:28 But First, Some Context
08:26 Support The Channel
09:01 The Ferrari Luce: What You Actually Get
10:46 Designed By Jony Ive (Yes, Really)
11:28 That Design. Where Have We Seen It Before?
13:30 Ferrari's Complicated Relationship With Electric
14:36 Who Actually Buys A Ferrari
17:02 What The Luce Really Reveals
19:49 People Need Affordable EVs. Not This.
21:03 Xiaomi SU7 Ultra vs Ferrari Luce: No Contest
24:44 Back To The Bedroom Wall
27:47 The Verdict

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Transport Evolved Sunday Musing: What Is Your Preferred Way To Travel?

Transport Evolved Take 2 — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:08:00 GMT

Editorial Note: While Nikki refers to the truck in this video as having been totaled, there's been an 11th hour change: Ortegas will in fact live! - Video incoming next week.

This week, with Nikki's truck still in the shop, she's giving some thought on alternative ways to travel - and specifically our preferred was to travel.

So today, she's asking a simple question: no shame involved. What's your honest-to-goodness preferred way to get around?

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These informal, unscripted vlog-style videos are a chance for the team to ask the audience their opinions on topics in the world of cleaner, greener, safer, smarter and more equitable transportation and energy - and are filmed without a teleprompter in a single take.

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Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: Someone Has Been Munching!

Transport Evolved Main — Sun, 31 May 2026 14:55:37 GMT

Editorial Note: While Nikki refers to the truck in this video as having been totaled, there's been an 11th hour change: Ortegas will in fact live! - Video incoming next week.

The weather has been a mix of warm and blustery this week, but Nikki has had a surprise visitor this week in the garden that's taken a shining to one of her apple trees...

Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a few hours to watch our livestream from earlier this year. It shares some things that we can all do to resist peacefully, smartly, and keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.https://youtube.com/live/OxKt_APYQug

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TEN 584 | Ferrari Luce, US Exempts Volvo From Ban, -30ºC Fast Charging

TEN - Transport Evolved News Roundup Show — Sat, 30 May 2026 05:14:41 GMT

On this week's episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News!

Ferrari caused quite a stir this week by launching the Luce, sending its stock price falling and prompting hardened petrolheads to question the brand's future. The US exempts Volvo from its ongoing ban on selling cars with Chinese tech inside them, and BYD demonstrates just how quickly its flash charging technology can fill a battery — even when it's -30°C outside!

These stories and more, on the show!

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⏱️ Episode Timeline
00:00 - Intro and sponsors
00:34 - Welcome
00:45 - Ferrari unveils the Luce EV
01:46 - ACEA: EV registrations jump in April
02:50 - NIO launches the ES9 in China
04:17 - Volkswagen launches the UNYX 07 in China
05:21 - Leapmotor might be coming to North America
06:21 - Rivian R2 deliveries start June 9
07:18 - Mercedes-Benz MB. Drive Assist Pro coming to Germany
08:26 - Waymo's flood OTA update didn't work
09:31 - Volvo exempted from US Chinese tech ban
10:32 - Renewables could overtake natural gas by 2027
11:42 - CCAN Action Fund sponsor segment
13:00 - BMW C Evolution recall
13:18 - Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX recall
13:31 - Oshkosh NGDV recall
13:43 - IONIQ 5 and 9 recall
13:54 - Tesla Model Y recall
14:04 - BMW iX3 recall
14:18 - Cupra Raval order books open in UK
14:44 - Rad Life Mobility offers safer batteries at a discount
14:56 - Pine Point Schools launches 2.7 MWh microgrid
15:11 - ProLogium plans SPAC flotation
15:27 - North America's largest solar farm online in Texas
15:41 - ENGWE Zip launches with USB-C charging
15:55 - Lancia Gamma revealed
16:06 - Tesla safety trainers don't trust FSD
16:22 - France wants UK included in "Made in Europe" rules
16:36 - Scania demonstrates V2G via Megawatt Charging System
16:51 - Hyundai launches mobile service fleet
17:01 - NY State awards $6 million for V2G projects
17:13 - World's first electric Ice Explorer launches in Jasper
17:30 - EU considers ending ICE company car tax perks
17:42 - Basquevolt introduces new lithium-metal battery
17:53 - JSW and Uber partner on EVs in India
18:06 - Bolt adds EV option in South Africa
18:17 - An Post cuts emissions 50% with EVs
18:32 - SAIC builds MG4 EV Urban in Thailand
18:47 - India's new e-truck and e-bus incentive program
18:58 - South Africa's N3 corridor gets off-grid EV charging
19:10 - NIO Q1 2026 figures
19:24 - UK opens AV pilot scheme applications
19:35 - Nissan may abandon UK e-axle factory plans
19:46 - New York delays electric school bus mandate
19:57 - Volvo integrates Tesla Supercharger access in Europe
20:09 - DHL breaks ground on battery logistics hub in Netherlands
20:22 - Zeron raises $200 million
20:32 - Wrightbus wins Hong Kong double-decker order
20:46 - Xiaomi EV posts Q1 loss
21:00 - Herbert Diess building an electric tractor
21:16 - Gothenburg autonomous bus lasts one hour
21:27 - Bosch and Mitsubishi launch battery swapping project in China
21:37 - Scania opens order books for extended range trucks with MCS
21:48 - Germany passes 200,000 charging points
22:00 - Wisconsin opens new NEVI funding round
22:12 - Delaware proposes e-bike marketing law
22:26 - Specialized launches pricey new e-bike
22:40 - Honda electric hot hatch flies off lots
22:53 - Ganfeng announces world's first 10Ah solid-state battery
23:09 - New York pauses e-bike regulation plans
23:28 - You and EnergySage sponsor segment
24:43 - Honda RTL Electric impresses at Trial GP
26:02 - BYD demonstrates -30°C flash charging
27:15 - Closing sponsor acknowledgements
28:22 - Thank you and goodbye

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A "Love Tap" Totaled My F-150 Lightning. Can You Help?

Transport Evolved Main — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:40:14 GMT

In February, a minor rear-end collision on our way to film at Aptera left Nikki's personal (and therefore Transport Evolved's) 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning — Ortegas — with a small hairline crack in the rear bumper bracket. The truck drove fine, and while we sustained some soft tissue damage (mainly whiplash) we were able to drive Ortegas back to Oregon.

When we got back, we took Ortegas to a local repair place attached to our local Ford dealership. They spent 60 seconds under the truck and claimed it was fine.

Three months later, we discovered a crack just where we'd been told by cops at the scene they thought might be a hairline fracture. It had got larger.

We went to a different local repair shop (recommended by another local Ford dealership) and Nikki's insurance company approved the repair. Now, one month later, the shop says the part doesn't fit and they can't find a part that does — while simultaneously stating there's no official repair procedure for this repair on the Lightning. And our insurance company? They want to write the truck off, leaving us with loan payments and a fight over what is otherwise a perfectly functional truck.

Worse still, salvage rules in Oregon would mandate a salvage title if we were to buy the truck back — meaning we'd lose all warranty coverage on a truck with only 22,000 miles on it. For the reduced retail value and the risk of losing every warranty, we're simply not comfortable with that.

So today, Nikki shares the full story — from the accident to the insurance battle — and asks for your help. If you know anything about F-150 Lightning repair procedures, parts sourcing, or Oregon insurance law, please leave it in the comments below. And no, just getting someone to weld the bracket up is no longer an option the insurance company will accept.

⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:

0:00 — A ball, a dog, and a missing truck
1:41 — From Adira Tal to Ortegas: our Lightning history
4:25 — Half paid off. Then this happened.
5:29 — "No damage." (They were wrong.)
6:57 — One month. No truck. No answers.
8:13 — The part that "doesn't fit"
9:39 — Fighting back (while exhausted)
12:50 — What comes next?
17:40 — "Economical with the truth"
20:48 — Thank you and goodbye!

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TEN 583 | US EV Tax & Oil Lease Sales, Xiaomi YU7 Record, What Canadians Want

Transport Evolved Main — Sat, 23 May 2026 16:42:24 GMT

On this week's episode of TEN — Transport Evolved News!

The U.S. wants to tax EV owners while setting a new $4 billion record for oil and gas lease sales; Xiaomi's YU7 GT breaks the Nürburgring SUV record; and 55% of Canadians say they'd buy a Chinese EV.

Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/05/23/ten-583-us-ev-tax-oil-lease-sales-xiaomi-yu7-record-what-canadians-want/

⏱️ Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro & sponsors
00:34 - Welcome
00:45 - IEA: EV sales hit 20M in 2025; wind & solar beat gas globally in April
01:49 - Ford promises five new models for Europe, including an electrified Bronco
02:42 - GM batches Bolt EV production to cut costs; Costco discount available
03:49 - US lawmakers propose $130/year EV tax
04:57 - U.S. auctions $4B in federal oil & gas rights; European far-right blocks renewables; North Carolina moves to preserve coal & gas
06:03 - TotalEnergies deal: justification came after the decision, report alleges
07:26 - Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI revealed
08:29 - Škoda Epiq revealed
09:52 - Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door Coupé revealed
11:14 - Xiaomi YU7 GT breaks Nürburgring SUV record; YU7 Standard launched
12:29 - Sponsor: CCAN Action Fund
13:43 - VW halves production lines at Zwickau and Emden
14:10 - Volvo confirms affordable US EV to replace EX30
14:22 - BYD completes 2,700-mile trip on new flash charging
14:35 - Mexico unveils Olinia EV ahead of World Cup
14:49 - Honda & LG Energy partner on e-scooter battery swapping in Vietnam
15:01 - Stellantis & Dongfeng expand partnership; form European JV
15:19 - Gotion gets €92M for battery projects in Spain
15:31 - Xiaomi forms new motor & battery subsidiary
15:46 - Nidec exits e-axle business
15:59 - California launches $1B electric truck rebate program
16:11 - Audi teases A2 e-tron
16:23 - Toyota prices Hilux EV for UK
16:34 - Go-Ahead London gets 13 Enviro 100 EVs for route 322
16:48 - Germany opens new EV subsidy applications
17:00 - Equinox EV gets Bose audio & NACS for 2027
17:13 - Polestar 6 development paused
17:28 - Volvo EX60 order books open in North America
17:40 - ChargePoint & OBE Power tackle multi-family EV charging
17:53 - Kia PV5 WAV side entry launched
18:12 - Subaru postpones 2028 EV plans
18:24 - Stellantis to build €15K city EVs in Italy from 2028
18:36 - Volvo Penta & Aus Ships to build Australian electric ferries
18:46 - XPeng begins robotaxi series production
18:57 - Chery forecasts 1M overseas EV sales amid oil crisis
19:12 - BMW & MINI get 20% off IONNA charging through September
19:26 - Stellantis unveils €60B FaSTLane 2030 plan & STLA One architecture
19:44 - Two in three Nordic new cars are now electric
19:55 - Kia planning EV1 entry-level microcar from 2028
20:07 - Bosch wins major drivetrain order from Mercedes-Benz
20:18 - Rivian R2 configurator goes live
20:28 - Amazon deploys electric cargo bikes in DC
20:38 - BYD delays Datang SUV launch due to demand surge
20:50 - BMW electric 1 Series reportedly in development
21:03 - IONNA offering 48% discount over Memorial Day weekend
21:17 - Green SM to deploy 18,500 VinFast EVs in the Philippines
21:29 - Pod Point acquires EO Charging
21:39 - Einride & EASE Logistics deploy autonomous electric trucks in Ohio
21:49 - SBRS launches 500 kW truck charging for Europe
21:59 - Xiaomi reportedly planning Sky Nomad EREV sub-brand
22:11 - SVolt to mass-produce semi-solid-state batteries from September
22:25 - Peugeot e408 orders open in UK
22:35 - Fraunhofer: vehicle solar panels can make cars 55% self-powered
22:48 - Aptera details Greenlight production validation platform
23:02 - Texas Cybertruck owner jailed after testing Musk's boat claims
24:42 - EV consideration up, but range expectations still unrealistic
25:48 - 55%+ of Canadians would buy a Chinese EV, survey finds
27:08 - Closing sponsors
28:17 - Thank you & goodbye

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Transport Evolved Sunday Musing: Do You Worry About Grid Stability?

Transport Evolved Take 2 — Sat, 23 May 2026 05:21:20 GMT

In TEN Episode 582, we covered a news story about electricity customers in the Lake Tahoe area being told their local utility would have to find alternative power to sell to them, as the company that previously supplied the majority of the area's power would be selling to data centers instead.

So today, we've got a simple question: Do you worry about grid instability caused by large data centers and AI facilities?

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Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: We REALLY Need More Soil!

Transport Evolved Main — Sat, 23 May 2026 04:56:24 GMT

While Nikki's plants are growing and the weather continues to warm, Nikki is starting to feel the very frustrating absence of her Ford F150 Lightning - which has been at the repair shop now for nearly 1 month. Why? She needs more soil for her potatoes!

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Act NOW: Congress Wants To Tax Your EV — Make Your Voice Heard!

Transport Evolved Main — Thu, 21 May 2026 03:09:33 GMT

Just a day after we gave you our breakdown on the difference between the money that some politicians said couldn't possibly be spent on Biden-era, already-apportioned funds for cleaner, greener transportation and energy, while at the same time calling for more than $1.5 trillion in funds to be sent to Department of War for the current conflict in Iran, we heard about a new bill submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives that will further impact EV fans across the U.S.

Enter the 1005+ page BUILD America 250 act. Introduced last week and due to be marked up by the end of this, it proposes massive changes to existing provisions for cleaner transportation. Covering the next 5 years, it would also impose new taxes on EV and plug-in hybrid owners, ensure no further NEVI funding is provided, and make it harder for disadvantaged communities and at-risk areas from making smarter choices about their infrastructure.

So today, Nikki is joined by Ben Prochazka, Executive Director of the Electrification Coalition, to break down what's actually in it and what you can do about it.

Show notes, links and transcription at:

⏱️ Episode Timeline

00:00 - Introduction
02:22 - What We're Covering Today
04:30 - Who Are The Electrification Coalition?
07:02 - Politics Are Important!
08:31 - BUILD America 250 Act: Red Flags
11:37 - The Impacts on EV Drivers
13:01 - Increasing Fees — And Plug-In Hybrids Too
14:32 - Gas Taxes Haven't Changed For Decades
15:13 - Other Key Provisions For EV Owners
16:16 - Impacts on Class 8 Big Rig EVs
18:07 - It's a Bipartisan Issue
19:03 - Support The Channel!
20:42 - Changes to Bus Programs
26:34 - What Can YOU Do To Get Involved?
28:39 - Thanks and Goodbye!

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Politicians Said EVs Were Too Expensive - So... What About War?

Transport Evolved Main — Tue, 19 May 2026 01:59:11 GMT

For years, politicians — mostly on the conservative side of the political spectrum — have railed against EVs, calling them everything from "handouts for the rich" to outright scams. Under President Donald Trump, Republican lawmakers successfully repealed the majority of policies encouraging Americans to switch to electric vehicles, along with investments in renewable energy and improved air quality. Too expensive, they said. Too much of a burden on the taxpayer.

And yet.

The U.S. is now waging an as-yet-unsanctioned war in Iran alongside Israel — one that has already cost taxpayers billions of dollars, sent fuel prices surging 50% at the pump, and pushed inflation to its highest point in years. Meanwhile, the fossil fuel industry is posting record profits on the back of the very conflict causing that pain.

So today, we're asking the uncomfortable questions: just how much will this war cost? How does that compare to the cancelled incentives and programs that would have helped — not hindered — lifespans, air quality, and energy security? And who, exactly, is benefiting from all of this?

We have receipts. And some cold, hard facts. And we are not here to condone anyone's actions — just to follow the money.

Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/05/18/politicians-said-evs-were-too-expensive-so-what-about-war/

⏱️ Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction
01:47 Now Classified
04:51 What This Video Is About
08:04 Some History Into EV Incentives
09:41 After President Bush — Into President Obama
09:55 Trump the First Time Around Raged… But Did Little About It
10:19 President Biden
13:10 $190 Billion Is Large — But Some Context Is Required
14:15 A Reminder About Nikki's Recent Agrivoltaics Video!
14:25 Investments Are Stabilizing
15:32 Where We Were Expected to Be Prior to 2024
17:56 Health Benefits
19:20 Energy Independence
22:40 A Rough Tally Thus Far…
23:49 Support the Channel!
24:26 We're Halfway Through — So Let's Get to the War in Iran
25:35 We Do Not Condone Either Side's Actions
26:39 President Trump Made Things Worse in His First Term
28:21 Rough Figures — But Nothing Concrete
29:16 A Massive Budget Request
30:55 "Scholarly Estimates"
32:01 Global Effects
32:42 There Are Other Factors Too
34:20 You're Probably Exhausted
35:23 And That's Before We Even Discuss the Fossil Fuel Industry…
37:53 Just Imagine Where We Might Otherwise Have Been?
39:23 There Are Better Ways of Dealing With Iran
40:07 Get Involved
40:51 Thanks, and Goodbye!

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TEN 582 | ID. Buzz Returns To US For '27, Honda's Historic Loss, Around The World in 80 Charges

Transport Evolved Main — Sat, 16 May 2026 04:44:12 GMT

On this week's show: VW confirms the ID. Buzz is returning to the U.S. for the 2027 model year, Honda posts historic first loss since becoming publicly traded, blaming EVs, and the Elektrotrucker plans to travel around the world in 80 charges!

These stories and more, on the show!

Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/05/16/ten-582-id-buzz-returns-to-us-for-27-hondas-historic-loss-around-the-world-in-80-charges/

⏱️ Episode Timeline:
00:00 - Intro & Sponsors
00:33 - Welcome
00:44 - We Are Now *********
01:00 - Honda posts first ever loss, blames EVs
01:48 - Spark EUV is Brazil's best-selling EV SUV
02:41 - ID. Buzz confirmed for 2027 in North America
03:49 - 93% of electric truck operators satisfied
04:39 - PHEVs have more varied battery health than BEVs
05:37 - AI charging could extend battery life 23%
06:36 - Ford launches grid storage subsidiary
07:38 - Data centers cut power to Lake Tahoe homes
08:48 - Amazon stops selling overpowered e-bikes in CA
09:57 - Cadillac EV owners unlikely to return to ICE
10:58 - Sponsor: CCAN Action Fund
12:13 - Mercedes-Benz CLA EV recalled for seatbelt issue
12:32 - New Flyer XE40 recalled for speedometer issue
12:42 - Tesla recalled for rear-view camera issue
12:57 - Waymo recall over flooded road incident
13:15 - Opel C-Segment SUV confirmed with Leapmotor
13:33 - Traton raises €850M for electric trucks
13:44 - Hyundai Mobis 160 kW Power Electric System
13:57 - Switzerland enables shared HGV depot charging
14:12 - Lotus abandons all-electric plans
14:22 - CAM: Geely, VW, BYD lead EV innovation
14:35 - Opel Corsa GSE hot hatch revealed
14:48 - Hunan Yuneng plans €800M cathode plant in Spain
15:00 - Rivian launches Hey Rivian voice assistant
15:14 - BYD Yuan Plus heading to Europe as Atto 5
15:26 - UK removes red tape for electric vans
15:37 - Scania debuts electric concrete mixer
15:46 - FastNed opens new bond subscription
15:56 - Renault 4 JP4x4 concept at French Open
16:07 - Blink and eMobi partner for plug and charge
16:18 - Tesla Supercharger virtual queue launches
16:28 - Jaguar names production car Type 01
16:41 - Mazda delays US EV plans to end of decade
16:55 - Chinese EVs now arriving in Canada
17:12 - Humble debuts autonomous electric truck
17:24 - SEG Solar announces 4 GW Texas factory
17:34 - Jeep Avenger eligible for UK EV grant
17:46 - India approves 4,900 EV chargers via PM E-Drive
18:00 - CATL begins module production in Debrecen
18:10 - BYD 500th electric bus enters service in Japan
18:20 - MG opens pre-orders for semi-solid-state MG4X
18:33 - RoB@t2Cell battery recycling project launches
18:47 - VW ID Polo GTI debuts; Golf EV delayed
19:02 - Porsche closes Cellforce, cancels eBike plans
19:13 - First Bus sets up UK's first V2G bus trial
19:26 - Renault 4 gets canvas roof option
19:38 - ORA5 production starts in Thailand
19:47 - Nuro gets California robotaxi permit
19:58 - E.ON to acquire OVO pending approval
20:09 - Morrow Batteries files for insolvency
20:20 - Source EV selects new maintenance partners
20:29 - Kia PV5 heads to Japan
20:40 - Toyota and Hyroad partner on hydrogen trucks
20:50 - Cadillac Lyriq now available as a hearse
21:01 - Mahindra adds six new EVs, boosts production 50%
21:11 - Toyota BZ4X Touring launches in Europe
21:23 - SINTEF and Vard develop inductive ship charging
21:31 - Malaysia changes CBU EV policy for domestic EVs
21:41 - Uganda to phase out ICE public transit by 2030
21:52 - Polestar: record Q1 sales, widening losses
22:05 - Mercedes-Benz launches electric refuse trucks
22:15 - Greek PPC expands EV charging in Greece & Romania
22:29 - Sponsor: Supporting TEN
23:05 - Sponsor: EnergySage
23:39 - GOP rep hostile letter to 10-year-old EV fan
24:41 - Elektrotrucker plans world trip in 80 charges
25:43 - Closing sponsors
26:48 - Goodbye

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Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: It's Starting To Feel Like A Garden Again!

Transport Evolved Take 2 — Sat, 16 May 2026 04:10:40 GMT

The weather is still being a little topsy-turvy, but as the roses come into flower, and Nikki's sunflowers are really accelerating their growth, it's starting to feel like the garden is a real garden again. The problem? There's still never quite enough time for all of the things that Nikki wants to do in her garden!

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Automakers Don't Want To Support Older EVs — Time To Roll Your Sleeves Up*

Transport Evolved Main — Thu, 14 May 2026 01:56:00 GMT

In some countries — okay, mostly the US — automakers are looking less and less interested in selling and maintaining EVs. And their dealerships? They're more interested in selling you another V8 they can make money on than an EV that'll cost you less through lower maintenance costs.

As parts become more scarce for certain EVs — like early first-generation Chevrolet Bolt EVs — there's certainly a need for owners to roll their sleeves up and get involved in their own vehicle's upkeep (that is, unless they happen to have a friendly, knowledgeable independent garage nearby). But even when you do have to take your EV to a dealer, knowing some of the common faults, problems, and quirks can save you a massive headache and maybe a large repair bill.

So today, Nikki's doing some basic maintenance on her wife's Bolt EV — as well as a more in-depth software upgrade on her Comma AI pedal interceptor — all while discussing some of the ways you can keep your EV on the road for less, gain important knowledge, and save on big bills.

⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction
03:30 - Welcome outside
04:18 - Where this Bolt currently sits
05:48 - Dealerships don't want to work on cars this old...
07:50 - Vi's latest woes
09:21 - Know what the reservoirs do and why
10:30 - Things you CAN fix and replace yourself
18:31 - Yeah, Nikki has a lot of little jobs to do...
19:10 - Buy an OBD II dongle!
21:33 - Programming the Comma pedal
26:40 - You don't necessarily need dealerships
27:49 - Thanks and goodbye!

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Commuting Is Getting Expensive. Here's What You Need To Know About E-Bikes

Transport Evolved Main — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:39:19 GMT

As the war in Iran continues — and with the ceasefire looking increasingly fragile — fuel prices are squeezing commuters who don't already drive an EV. And while some countries have a ready answer in affordable public transit and walkable cities, many places — particularly outside major US metros — simply don't.

So: electric bikes. Cheaper than an EV, increasingly practical, and genuinely transformative for the right commute. In this video, we cover the basics of how e-bikes work, what the legal landscape looks like in the US and Europe, what to watch out for when buying, and how to stay safe on the road.

🔗 Other Videos to watch:

Our video on e-Bike fires: - https://youtu.be/Mi22uMFp2rk
@SethsBikeHacks This Is The Worst Bicycle I've Ever Reviewed (The Reevo Hubless E-Bike) - https://youtu.be/AB7pBrudFbg
@NotJustBikes - The Car Replacement Bicycle: - https://youtu.be/rQhzEnWCgHA

⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction
03:33 - A note on e-Bike regulations
04:11 - Early e-Bikes
06:13 - A note on the high-end models and competitive sport
07:15 - The type of e-Bikes
10:23 - Switches etc...
10:49 - Support the Channel!
11:12 - But is it legal?
11:41 - U.S.
13:12 - European regs
15:39 - U.S. - Local bans and confusing rules
17:10 - Ireesponsible owners
20:35 - The challenges of irresponsible riders
22:20 - Safety is essential!
23:14 - Follow the rules of the road!
24:41 - Buy for your primary need!
26:16 - Follow sizing guides
28:00 - Price
30:11 - Cargo bikes
31:33 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

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Worstcraft960 — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:57:38 GMT

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Transport Evolved Sunday Musing: Do Tow Truck Drivers Get EVs?

Transport Evolved Take 2 — Sun, 10 May 2026 15:07:46 GMT

Nobody likes it when their chosen form of transportation breaks down - and regardless of how it's powered, the risk it might need a tow is still there.

So today, after reading some pretty horrifying accounts recently of tow truck drivers failing to properly tow EVs and plug-ins, Nikki has a question for you: have you encountered a tow truck driver who didn't understand how to tow an EV? Or perhaps you've encountered one that was an amazing expat?

Either way, share your stories below!

Stay safe, stay engaged. Please watch our livestream from January.

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Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: We Have A New Cover!

Transport Evolved Main — Sat, 09 May 2026 15:53:09 GMT

As the temperature rises, Nikki has been continuing her planting - but she's also managed to replace her greenhouse cover AND plant it up for the growing season.

Plus, her plan of giving away her excess plants has been a rip-roaring success!

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TEN 581 | Lexus TZ, Subaru Lease Deals & The Plug-In That Actually Floats!

TEN - Transport Evolved News Roundup Show — Sat, 09 May 2026 06:20:48 GMT

On this week's TEN — Transport Evolved News!

Lexus officially unveils its 3-row all-electric SUV - the 2027 Lexus TZ; Subaru's newest U.S. lease deals make its EVs cheaper than a comparable ICE model; and a Chinese plug-in hybrid that does what the Tesla Cybertruck couldn't: turn into a boat and cross a river without a bridge!

Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/05/09/ten-581-lexus-tz-subaru-lease-deals-the-plug-in-that-actually-floats/

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⏱️ Episode Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction and Sponsor Shoutouts
00:33 - Welcome to the show
00:45 - Rivian hints at R2 pickup and R2X variants; VW becomes Rivian's largest shareholder; Georgia plant expansion
01:41 - Mercedes-Benz prices the electric C-Class in Europe
02:52 - Porsche to discontinue the ICE Macan
04:02 - Lexus debuts its 3-row electric SUV
05:09 - Lucid withdraws year-end guidance, blames supplier issues
06:11 - Honda cancels its Canadian EV factory plans
07:07 - Nissan cancels U.S. EV production and closes a Sunderland line
08:06 - Massachusetts signs with Vineyard Wind; 165 wind projects blocked by the Trump Administration
09:10 - Ford teases its secret EV lab to select journalists
10:33 - Cheaper to lease a Subaru EV than an ICE Subaru!
11:38 - Sponsor Segment - CCAN Action Fund
12:55 - Tesla Cybertruck recalled for wheel stud issue
13:11 - Stellantis recalls Dodge and Jeep EVs for instrument panel fault
13:25 - California cops can now ticket autonomous vehicles
13:44 - EU and India launch joint EV battery recycling initiative
13:55 - Bloomberg NEF: EVs displaced 2.3M barrels of oil per day in 2025
14:07 - Mercedes-Benz ramps up electric GLC production
14:17 - Nissan tweaks the Ariya where it's still sold
14:29 - Spain announces €100M EV charging funding
14:39 - The Mobility House launches ChargePilot as a standalone product
14:51 - Kia cuts prices on the EV6 range
15:03 - Electra Battery Materials signs deal with the Canadian Government
15:15 - Australia extends its EV incentive scheme
15:28 - Tovion unveils its powered eTrailer
15:38 - eBusCo explores a partial sale to survive
15:48 - Two million EVs now on UK roads
15:59 - Zeekr X updated with faster charging
16:13 - Volkswagen denies BYD acquisition rumours
16:25 - BYD's latest sales figures
16:40 - ABB unveils its OM X-Series megawatt charger
16:53 - Geely rumoured to acquire part of Ford's Valencia plant
17:06 - Workhorse secures a 100-vehicle order
17:18 - Bosch updates its e-bike drive units
17:29 - BYD sells its most expensive EV ever
17:42 - Automobilwoche: VW working on new 'Gamechanger' production system
17:55 - Germany commits €1B to heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure
18:07 - Porsche Taycan sets new Nürburgring record
18:20 - Norway's first fully driverless autonomous bus is now in service
18:34 - Norway hits 98.6% EV sales in April
18:46 - Juiced Bikes is back from the dead
18:55 - BYD Flash charging coming to Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
19:06 - Ford reinstates employee pricing for EVs
19:17 - Nivalis Energy acquires SolarEdge e-Mobility
19:29 - BYD Datang claims 100,000 orders since launch
19:42 - It's Electric bringing 1,000 charging stations to Philadelphia
19:52 - Greenlane expands electric truck charging into Texas
20:02 - Fraunhofer ISI: German auto industry further into EV transition than thought
20:15 - Rocsys unveils its S2 autonomous heavy-duty charging robot
20:27 - Global EV battery market hits 244.6 GWh in Q1
20:43 - DAF starts production of XG Electric and XG+ Electric trucks
20:54 - Segway launches a 60 mph electric dirt bike
21:15 - Sponsor Segment - You
21:54 - And EnergySage!
22:29 - Honda patents a simulated clutch for electric motorcycles
23:39 - Chery's Jetour G700 plug-in hybrid crosses a river. As a boat.
24:52 - Closing Sponsor Acknowledgements
25:58 - Closing messages

🎙️ Credits:

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President Trump Is Wrong. Agrivoltaics Can HELP Farming Communities

Transport Evolved Main — Thu, 07 May 2026 05:41:48 GMT

Solar panels destroying farms? The U.S. President and members of his cabinet say so. The peer-reviewed science says otherwise — and we've got the receipts.

We're back with another FUD-busting episode, and this time it's something near and dear to Nikki's heart. From claims that renewable energy can't coexist with farming, to the idea that solar panels monopolize prime agricultural land, we dig into the actual evidence — and show this narrative for what it is: a malicious attempt to stop farmers, rural communities, and working families from gaining the energy independence that could save the family farm.

⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction
03:34 - Nikki does have some skin in the game
06:17 - The President hates wind turbines
07:49 - It's not just wind...
09:16 - Meet Agrivoltaics
11:25 - A personal example of solar panel improvements
12:41 - Modern solar panels are better
14:32 - Most people don't understand how plants grow...
16:21 - Solar panels are good for crops - and the science backs it up
17:53 - There are some crops that don't do so well... but...
20:32 - Animals
26:43 - Farming isn't profitable these days...
29:09 - Edge cases - Bifacial solar
32:54 - Financial pressures are real - and global
35:14 - The dangers of private equity and investors
36:12 - How solar leases work
39:04 - Different programs around the world
41:20 - Community benefits
44:20 - Nikki defends the King, surprisingly
46:04 - The claim that solar panels destroys farms is patently false
49:25 - Closing thoughts

📊 Sources and Further Reading:

Farming Crops With Solar:

-ISE Fraunhofer Study on crop yield changes with solar panels - https://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-media/press-releases/2019/agrophotovoltaics-hight-harvesting-yield-in-hot-summer-of-2018.html
-Agrivoltaics provide mutual benefits across the food–energy–water nexus in drylands - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-019-0364-5
-Climate-driven divergence in biophysical and economic impacts of agrivoltaics - https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2514380123
-Vertical agrivoltaics in a temperate climate: Exploring technical, agricultural, meteorological, and social dimensions - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772427125001664

Farming Animals With Solar

-Sheep grazing as sustainable vegetation management for solar energy production in the northeastern USA - https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainable-food-systems/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1625483/full
-Combining solar panels and lamb grazing increases land productivity, study finds - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210429123402.htm
-Agrivoltaics With Sheep & Solar Benefit All — Especially The Sheep! - https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/25/agrivoltaics-with-sheep-solar-benefit-all-especially-the-sheep/
-An agrivoltaic approach provides an array of benefits - https://system.umn.edu/healthier/agrivoltaic-approach-provides-array-benefits

Solar tracking vs static

A Review and Comparative Analysis of Solar Tracking Systems - https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/10/2553

Solar benefits for farmers:

Agrivoltaics: Solar on Farms is a Promising Option for Farmers - https://www.ssii.org/agrivoltaics-a-promising-option-for-farmers-and-farmland/

U.S. Politics:

Secretary Rollings Blocks solar panels -
https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/08/19/secretary-rollins-blocks-taxpayer-dollars-solar-panels-prime-farmland
Fallout of solar policy change for farmers - https://grist.org/food-and-agriculture/american-farmers-bet-on-solar-then-trump-changed-the-rules
Trump pays companies to stop wind, pursue fossil fuels - https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5851702-trump-offshore-wind-lng-fossil-fuels
John Oliver - Last Week Tonight - Corn - youtube.com/watch?v=MI78WOW_u-Q

Additional Links:

King Charles III visits Harlem Grown - https://time.com/article/2026/04/30/king-charles-harlem-grown-new-york
Harlem Grown community Farm- https://harlemgrown.org
Deflock Me - https://deflock.me

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Ron - Una Citta' Per Cantare ft. Artisti Insieme Per La Lotta Contro La SLA

perlemusicali — Tue, 05 May 2026 01:50:50 GMT

Not MTV

The Ferrari Luce: As A Car? Meh. As A Way To Understand 2026? PERFECT

Transport Evolved Sunday Musing: What Is Your Preferred Way To Travel?

Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: Someone Has Been Munching!

TEN 584 | Ferrari Luce, US Exempts Volvo From Ban, -30ºC Fast Charging

A "Love Tap" Totaled My F-150 Lightning. Can You Help?

TEN 583 | US EV Tax & Oil Lease Sales, Xiaomi YU7 Record, What Canadians Want

Transport Evolved Sunday Musing: Do You Worry About Grid Stability?

Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: We *REALLY* Need More Soil!

Act NOW: Congress Wants To Tax Your EV — Make Your Voice Heard!

Politicians Said EVs Were Too Expensive - So... What About War?

TEN 582 | ID. Buzz Returns To US For '27, Honda's Historic Loss, Around The World in 80 Charges

Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: It's Starting To Feel Like A Garden Again!

Automakers Don't Want To Support Older EVs — Time To Roll Your Sleeves Up*

Commuting Is Getting Expensive. Here's What You Need To Know About E-Bikes

ASMR windows screensaver going fast to relax you faster

Transport Evolved Sunday Musing: Do Tow Truck Drivers Get EVs?

Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: We Have A New Cover!

TEN 581 | Lexus TZ, Subaru Lease Deals & The Plug-In That Actually Floats!

President Trump Is Wrong. Agrivoltaics Can HELP Farming Communities

Ron - Una Citta' Per Cantare ft. Artisti Insieme Per La Lotta Contro La SLA

Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: We REALLY Need More Soil!