The Tesla Cybertruck Is Here - TEN Transport Evolved News Episode 462
The Tesla Cybertruck Is Here - TEN Transport Evolved News Episode 462

The Tesla Cybertruck Is Here - TEN Transport Evolved News Episode 462

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This week, Tesla begins deliveries on its Cybertruck, The Fiat 500 promises to be one of the most affordable Evs in North America, and France digs deep on bicycle routes
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00:00 - Start 00:31 - Welcome! 00:37 - Tesla Cybertruck deliveries begin 02:21 - Volvo confirms pricing for the 2024 EX90 EV 03:20 - Consumer Reports Reliability Survey data shows EVs have more problems than ICE vehicles 04:32 - New Survey shows that truck buyers are losing interest in electric pickup trucks 05:29 - GM CEO Mary Barra Says she’s disappointed at the company’s EV output for the year, promises more affordable models 06:24 - The World’s SUV obsession is obliterating the good work EVs are doing 07:26 - Going Backwards On Electric Airplanes 08:18 - Fiat 500 Looks to launch in the US next year from $32,500, making it one of the most affordable EVs on sale 09:14 - Electreon, City of Detroit, Michigan Department of Transportation, Open the US’ first electric roadway for inductive charging 10:08 - KitePower demonstrates a new fully off-grid way to generate power with a kite and solar panels attached to a big battery! 12:07 - Tesla rolls out FSD Beta V12 for employee testing 12:29 - Nissan confirms Sunderland plant in the UK will become 100% electric with two new models to be made there 12:49 - Luxor Capital Group looks to acquire Volta Trucks 13:12 - The UAW targets Tesla, other automakers, in massive unionization effort 13:30 - IF Metall Strike in Sweden gains support 13:47 - BMW, Mercedes-Benz join forces to develop Chinese charging network 14:04 - Hyundai Kia develop new in-wheel gearbox arrangement for EVs 14:25 - Delaware approves the Advanced Clean Car II Act 14:41 - Despite its recent solid state claims, Toyota is still all -in on FCV 15:00 - Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalled 15:18 - Dealer lobbying group claims people aren’t buying or wanting Evs 15:36 - Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalledMercedes-Benz plans to halt production of EQS SUV in the US in order to produce a GLC EV 15:55 - SAE picks wireless alignment method for wireless charging 16:14 - Ford clarifies its position on BlueOval battery park, Michigan 16:34 - Honda ends sales of the Honda-e in Europe 16:54 - Biden Administration expected to reduce requirements of US EV federal tax credits 17:13 - Nio, Geely partner on battery swapping 17:29 - BMW says the iM3 won’t happen. 17:51 - Ford announces a retail replenishment center to facilitate EV sales 18:09 - Kona EV gets important tweaks for 2024 18:24 - Hyundai plans to temporarily pause ICE production to focus on new EV facility 18:41 - Mazda US CEO says that EVs aren’t selling - uses it as an excuse for Mazda’s EV offerings 18:59 - US market Volkswagen ID4 gets range boost, efficiency gains 19:13 - Both LGES and SK On reduce their workforce 19:28 - Judge in Florida says he feels there’s enough evidence to suggest Tesla, Elon Musk knew autopilot was defective 19:52 - BNEF finds that EV battery prices are at lowest price ever 20:07 - Tesla implements its new fees to discourage Supercharging above 90% 20:23 - Cadillac confirms its next car, the 2025 Cadillac Optiq 20:39 - Lion Electric announces layoffs in the US 20:57 - Sono MOtors says it’s ready to start a new life as a solar specialist in the parts industry 21:12 - Lilium gets EASA design approval 21:35 - Sponsored Segment: UGears 22:57 - Tesla makes Roadster EV open source 23:56 - France commits to further investment to expand bicycle paths, encourage cycling 24:43 - Thanks, and Goodbye!