TEN Transport Evolved News Ep 480 – Robotaxi Passes Test, More Q1 Figures, Mustang Mach E Refresh [Video]

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On today’s show – more Q1 and FY 23 figures, Ford makes some improvements to its Mustang Mach E, and a Hyundai IONIQ 5 becomes the first car to pass a driving test.

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00:00 – Start
00:30 – Welcome!
00:51 – More Q1, March, and FY 23 figures from BMW, Volvo, Nissan, Toyota, Lucid, Lotus and Mercedes-Benz
04:01 – Ford confirms Mustang Mach E improvements for 2024 model year
04:46 – Tesla settles in wrongful death case out of court
05:31 – Mercedes-Benz unveils refreshed EQS
06:21 – Alfa Romeo unveils the Milano – with EV or Hybrid versions
07:04 – New reporting claims 40,000 Fisker Ocean reservations have been cancelled
07:56 – Tesla reintroduces FSD transfer for returning customers, despite Musk saying it was a one-time thing.
09:42 – Aptera finishes its first production-intent body frame
10:05 – Kia plans three new affordable EV models for Indian market
10:22 – Ford offers incentive bonus for people who live with Tesla drivers
10:39 – Rumors suggest GMC is not going to produce its most affordable Hummer EV
10:56 – Lucid offers up to $30,000 in discounts for AIr Sedan Models
11:13 – Zeekr 001 offers up to 546 kW fast charging
11:33 – Porsche confirms it is already working on a second-generation Taycan
11:49 – Chery set to buy former Nissan factory in Barcelona for its Omoda 5 EV
12:08 – Tesla preparing a new OTA for Cybertrucks to increase fast charging performance by 20%
12:22 – Volvo gets EU funding for new factory in Slovakia
12:37 – Making up for a drop in UK government incentives, LEVC adds £1500 incentive to taxis
12:51 – Hallandale Beach, Florida, launches an all-new, all-electric bus fleet
13:07 – Toyota offering up to 10,000 off its BZ4X leases
13:22 – Someone buys a Tesla Cybertruck for more than 1/4 million dollars
13:41 – Toyota suggests it’s not ready to kill Diesel yet, will keep it around as a hybrid
13:55 – Both Connecticut and Maine delay their planned adoption of California’s ZEV mandate
14:10 – New Jersey passes new EV tax rule
14:29 – Tesla launches new Model Y variant in Europe
14:44 – EVgo expands access and compatibility for Autocharge+
15:02 – BMW and Rimac sign new joint partnership on EV battery packs
15:16 – Mercedes-Benz plans to reveal G-Class EV this month
15:31 – Rivian offering paint protection stealth film deal for new customers
15:48 – Tesla owners retain brand loyalty in new survey
16:03 – Hyundai confirms the IONIQ 5 N will take part in two important motorsport events
16:19 – Ford cuts prices of its F150 Lightning
16:34 – Solectrac evicted from its headquarters
16:49 – A new report shows solar will displace natural gas in TX this summer
17:03 – Tesla speeds up its Supercharger deployment capabilities
17:21 – BYD’s next-generation blade battery is coming early!
17:35 – Hyundai North America’s CEO calls out rivals for their backtracking on EV promises
17:48 – Recurrent analyst says it doesn’t matter if Tesla makes a $25,000 car or not – because someone else will
18:10 – EV sales grew in February around the world
18:32 – Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial
19:36 – Two new studies show EVs improve the electrical grid – and our own health
20:28 – Autonomous Level 4 Hyundai becomes the first car to pass an (albeit simulated) driving test
21:32 – Thanks, and Goodbye!