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- Trump Kills USMCA Free Trade Agreement - China Has a Capacity Problem - Stellantis Starts Road Testing Solid-State Batteries - Novelis Restarts New York Plant - EV Sales Recovering Faster Than Expected? - Renault Wants to Develop at China Speed - Bentley Reveals All-New Paint Finish - Dana to Absorb Parts of Eaton

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- Tata Pivots from JLR to China - New Taxes Kill Foreign PHEVs in China - Lithium-Air Batteries Could Match Gas Energy Density - Used EV Sales Surge in the U.S. - Reported U.S. May Sales Up 5% - Rivian Hits 1,000+ Fast Chargers - BMW M2 Gets AWD for the 1st Time - New Fiat Grizzly Coming in H2 of 2026

- Tata Pivots from JLR to China - New Taxes Kill Foreign PHEVs in China - Lithium-Air Batteries Could Match Gas Energy Density - Used EV Sales Surge in the U.S. - Reported U.S. May Sales Up 5% - Rivian Hits 1,000+ Fast Chargers - BMW M2 Gets AWD for the 1st Time - New Fiat Grizzly Coming in H2 of 2026

Australia's electric vehicle (EV) market hit a new record in April. And sales of second-hand EVs are soaring too. Some owners are also converting classic cars. - ዕዳጋ ብኤሌክትሪክ ዝሰርሓ መካይን ዝሓለፈ ወርሒ ሚያዝያ ኣብ ኣውስትራልያ ሓድሽ ክብረወሰን ኣመዝጊቦም። መሸጣታታት ካልኣይ ኢድ ወይ ዘገልገላ ናይ ኤሌክትሪክ መካይን (EVs) ድማ ብተመሳሳሊ ብናህሪ ወሲኾም። ገለ ሰብ መካይን'ውን ንህቡባት ናይ ቀደም ቅዲ (ክላሲክ) መካይኖም ናብ ኤሌክትሪክ ይቕይርወን ኣለዉ።

Australia's electric vehicle (EV) market hit a new record in April. And sales of second-hand EVs are soaring too. Some owners are also converting classic cars.

James Batchelor has seized the host's chair this week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, proving that in the glamorous world of podcasting, promotion can happen very quickly indeed. Joined by Tom and Lucas, the team dive into another packed week in the world of EVs, including the rebirth of a legendary hot hatch badge, fresh details on Jaguar's long-awaited electric future, and encouraging signs from the booming used EV market.Tom brings news of the electric Volkswagen ID.Polo GTI and asks whether it could become the EV hot hatch to beat, while Lucas talks us through the latest on Jaguar's upcoming Type 01 and why the brand is leaning heavily into heritage with its naming strategy.There's also discussion around:Why used EV sales are surging in 2026The growing appeal of second-hand electric carsThe complicated world of funding solar panels and home chargersWhether ultra-long-range batteries really matterEVs for caravan towingAnd the increasingly competitive electric hot hatch market, featuring the Corsa GSE, Cupra Raval, Alpine A290 and moreBarnard's Bargains returns with more tempting lease and used EV deals, while the listener questions cover long-term EV ownership, keeping a Kia Niro EV beyond finance, and whether today's technology is already “good enough” for most drivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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- Toyota Plans New $2B Plant in Texas - Stellantis and Dongfeng Expand Partnership for New NEVs - Stellantis Uses AI to Simplify Used Car Searches - Stellantis Receives Approval to Launch Industrial Bank - U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales Show Signs of Recovery - Subaru Delays New Electric Vehicle to Cut Costs  - Volkswagen Debuts Sporty New Electric ID. Polo GTI - Volkswagen Updates ID. Buzz

- Toyota Plans New $2B Plant in Texas - Stellantis and Dongfeng Expand Partnership for New NEVs - Stellantis Uses AI to Simplify Used Car Searches - Stellantis Receives Approval to Launch Industrial Bank - U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales Show Signs of Recovery - Subaru Delays New Electric Vehicle to Cut Costs  - Volkswagen Debuts Sporty New Electric ID. Polo GTI - Volkswagen Updates ID. Buzz

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 14 May 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyGLOBAL EV SALES HIT 1.6 MILLION IN APRILGlobal EV sales reached 1.6 million units in April 2026 and 5.6 million year to date, with April up 6% year over year but down 9% from an unusually strong March. Europe led growth with 400,000 sales, up 27% year over year, driven by rising petrol prices and strong gains in Germany, France and Italy, while Chinese-built EVs grew their European market share from 19% in 2025 to 22% in 2026.ELECTRIC GOLF SLIPS TO DECADE'S ENDVolkswagen has pushed the electric Golf back to the end of the decade, later than the previously expected 2028 launch, due to delays with the SSP platform that will underpin it. SSP-based vehicles will now begin with Audi and Porsche from 2028, with Volkswagen following later, as the brand needs greater scale to achieve margin parity on the platform.HOUSE BILL SEEKS PERMANENT BAN ON CHINESE CARSA bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers has introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which would permanently ban Chinese-developed connected vehicles from US roads. The bill would codify and expand a Biden-era executive order, barring passenger vehicles from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran if they contain software or connectivity systems developed in those countries.JAGUAR NAMES FIRST EV TYPE 01Jaguar has confirmed its first all-electric production car will be called the Type 01, with the "0" representing zero tailpipe emissions and the "1" marking it as the first model of a new era. The full production reveal is planned for September 2026, with customer deliveries expected to begin in early 2027.FORD STARTS STATIONARY BATTERY BUSINESSFord has launched Ford Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary, to compete in the stationary battery storage market, with its first product being the DC Block — a modular LFP battery container offering 5.45 MWh of storage and a 20-year service life. Built at a repurposed factory in Glendale, Kentucky, the DC Block will be sold in two- and four-hour discharge versions, with first customer deliveries due in early 2027 and planned annual output of 20 GWh.APTERA BUILDS FIVE VALIDATION VEHICLESAptera Motors has completed five validation vehicles on a newly established 14-station low-volume assembly line at its Carlsbad, California facility, marking a significant step towards production readiness. The vehicles will now enter a comprehensive testing programme covering road performance, durability, safety, software integration and solar energy generation efficiency.FILOSA: CHINESE OEMS FACE US DELAYStellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said Chinese OEMs will not enter the US market for at least a few years, citing the current tariff and regulatory climate. He left the door open to future partnerships, suggesting Chinese technology could still find common ground with US operations, even if direct car sales remain off the table in the near term.ANDROID AUTO STRETCHES TO FIT ANY SCREENGoogle is giving Android Auto its first major display overhaul in 11 years, with a new version that adapts to fill any car screen shape and eliminates the black borders previously seen on round, trapezoidal and other non-standard displays. The update also introduces pinnable widgets that stay over the active map, alongside a redesigned Google Maps with 3D Immersive Navigation showing buildings, lane markings, traffic lights and stop signs.CATL ADDS 5 GWH MODULE LINE IN DEBRECENCATL has opened a new 5 GWh battery module assembly line at its gigafactory in Debrecen, Hungary, fed by cells from other CATL plants while the on-site cell factory awaits final regulatory permits. The added capacity could cover approximately 50,000 EVs with 100 kWh packs or 125,000 EVs with 40 kWh packs per year.JEEP AVENGER ELECTRIC JOINS UK GRANT SCHEMEThe fully electric Jeep Avenger now qualifies for the UK government's Electric Car Grant, reducing prices by £1,500 across the range and bringing the entry-level Longitude to £28,499. The car offers a WLTP range of 248 miles, 100 kW DC fast charging capable of 20–80% in under 30 minutes, and an 11 kW onboard AC charger.TESLA ADDS REMOTE METER FOR HOME CHARGINGTesla has launched a Remote Meter accessory in Canada and the US, priced at CA$285 and US$210 respectively, for homes whose electrical panels lack capacity for a full-power Wall Connector installation. The device enables Dynamic Power Management by continuously monitoring panel capacity and automatically adjusting charging output in real time to prevent overloading.PREMIER TAKES JCB ELECTRIC FLEET PAST 100Leicestershire-based Premier Plant & Tool Hire has grown its JCB electric machine fleet to more than 100 units, positioning itself as a leader in zero-emission construction equipment rental in the UK. The expansion is driven by rising demand from urban job sites where tightening regulations make diesel-powered equipment increasingly difficult or impossible to use.

Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms:➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart GLOBAL EV SALES HIT 1.6 MILLION IN APRIL https://evne.ws/4twOvRm ELECTRIC GOLF SLIPS TO DECADE'S END https://evne.ws/4tzEcfk HOUSE BILL SEEKS PERMANENT BAN ON CHINESE CARS https://evne.ws/4ukYf2n JAGUAR NAMES FIRST EV TYPE 01 https://evne.ws/4dpXBcK FORD STARTS STATIONARY BATTERY BUSINESS https://evne.ws/43beanP APTERA BUILDS FIVE VALIDATION VEHICLES https://evne.ws/4wuoEMw FILOSA: CHINESE OEMS FACE US DELAY https://evne.ws/4dl1Sy2 ANDROID AUTO STRETCHES TO FIT ANY SCREEN https://evne.ws/4diE4fD CATL ADDS 5 GWH MODULE LINE IN DEBRECEN https://evne.ws/4eLeGAi JEEP AVENGER ELECTRIC JOINS UK GRANT SCHEME https://evne.ws/3R7gjhO TESLA ADDS REMOTE METER FOR HOME CHARGING https://evne.ws/4dJ0C9a PREMIER TAKES JCB ELECTRIC FLEET PAST 100 https://evne.ws/48YQLJO

- New BMW CEO Faces Sinking China Sales - Porsche SE Wants VW To Overhaul Its Business - Kia Targets Japan With New Electric Vans - BYD Adds Lidar To Cheap Seagull Hatchback - Rising Gas Prices Boosts EV Sales Globally - Electric Models Drive EU Minicar Growth - Volvo Trucks Developing Hydrogen Powered Combustion Engines - Jeep Debuts Refreshed Avenger  - Bosch Invests Millions in Quantum Computing Startup

- New BMW CEO Faces Sinking China Sales - Porsche SE Wants VW To Overhaul Its Business - Kia Targets Japan With New Electric Vans - BYD Adds Lidar To Cheap Seagull Hatchback - Rising Gas Prices Boosts EV Sales Globally - Electric Models Drive EU Minicar Growth - Volvo Trucks Developing Hydrogen Powered Combustion Engines - Jeep Debuts Refreshed Avenger  - Bosch Invests Millions in Quantum Computing Startup

Another EV sales boom in April, with one in six cars sold being EVs. How does that stack up on the year, and which brands are booming. We talk 12v Charging and how it works, hear how one car didn't make it home on a regional road. Emma is new to the EV world but loving her BYD with a shoutout to a dealer, and Chris is ready to take delivery of his Geely after a decent search for his next car. Be part of the show, text or WhatsApp to 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone.

Sarah Aubrey joins for the first time as co-host of The Driven Podcast as we unpack a record month for EV sales, the ACT's extraordinary 34 per cent EV share, and what the next phase of the federal EV tax break could mean for buyers, novated leases and car makers.

Topics discussed on today's show: May The 4th Be With You, Top 10 Favorite Star Wars Characters, Gas Prices and EV Sales, Folding Phone, Holidays this Week, Lord of the Flies, Formula 1 Racing, The Kentucky Derby Results, Met Galla, Heidi's Mam VM, Meta Lawsuit, Halley's Comet, Super Volcano, The Deaf can Hear, Franks Coffee Cup Mucus, Box Office Results, Reconstructing Pompei, Krakens in the Sea, History Quiz, Parent Apologies, Old Moms, Young Voices, Dogs Behaving Badly, Probably White, and Apologies.

- EVs Drive Growth in Europe - Tesla Has Mixed Q1 - 1st Quarter Tough for Hyundai - Honda Stops Selling Cars in Korea - U.S. Installs 3,400 EV Plugs in Q1 - U.S. EV Rentals Taking Off - Tiny Smart Car Makes a Comeback - BMW 7 Series Gets Neue Klasse Tech - It's Remanufacturing Day!

- EVs Drive Growth in Europe - Tesla Has Mixed Q1 - 1st Quarter Tough for Hyundai - Honda Stops Selling Cars in Korea - U.S. Installs 3,400 EV Plugs in Q1 - U.S. EV Rentals Taking Off - Tiny Smart Car Makes a Comeback - BMW 7 Series Gets Neue Klasse Tech - It's Remanufacturing Day!

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- Trump Admin Considers Tougher Auto Import Rules - Mercedes Debuts New Electric C-Class  - Investors Warn Mercedes To Focus on Tech in China - Detroit Automakers Scramble to Re-Enter the Sedan Market - GM Breaks Camera Systems to Advance Level 3 Tech - High Fuel Prices Drive European EV Sales Surge - UK Electric Vehicles Now Cheaper Than Gas Cars  - China Vehicle Exports Skyrocket 73% In March  - BMW Uses AI to Optimize Battery Cell Production - Ford Uses AI to Colorize Vintage Mustang Concepts

- Trump Admin Considers Tougher Auto Import Rules - Mercedes Debuts New Electric C-Class  - Investors Warn Mercedes To Focus on Tech in China - Detroit Automakers Scramble to Re-Enter the Sedan Market - GM Breaks Camera Systems to Advance Level 3 Tech - High Fuel Prices Drive European EV Sales Surge - UK Electric Vehicles Now Cheaper Than Gas Cars  - China Vehicle Exports Skyrocket 73% In March  - BMW Uses AI to Optimize Battery Cell Production - Ford Uses AI to Colorize Vintage Mustang Concepts

Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms:➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart MERCEDES-BENZ GIVES EQS ITS BIGGEST UPDATE https://evne.ws/3QDQc1x NISSAN CONFIRMS ELECTRIC JUKE FOR EUROPE IN 2027 https://evne.ws/4myW2gS EUROPE EV SALES HIT MARCH RECORD https://evne.ws/4sqOs97 KIA CONFIRMS EV1 FOR 2027 https://evne.ws/3Q715c8 FRANCE PREPARES THIRD EV SOCIAL LEASING ROUND https://evne.ws/48ko6yH FRANCE TIES ELECTRIFICATION TO ENERGY SECURITY https://evne.ws/4swljta US SOLAR SURGE DEEPENS COAL DECLINE https://evne.ws/4dRChyN VOLVO TRUCKS PUSHES ELECTRIC HEAVY HAULAGE FURTHER https://evne.ws/3Q9YRbZ 2026 EQS ADDS RANGE AND 800V CHARGING https://evne.ws/3Qb1uu2

- Sky-High Diesel Stalls U.S. Trucking - Fuel Costs Spark European EV Record - Tesla Requires Quiz for FSD - Nissan Slims Down to Speed Up - Geely Aims to Take Toyota's Hybrid Crown - New CEO, Fresh Cash for Lucid - Lucid is Autoline Stock of the Day - Bankruptcy Pro Takes Marelli Reins - UAW Targets U.S. Auto Suppliers - Renault Twingo Becomes Living Cartoon

- Sky-High Diesel Stalls U.S. Trucking - Fuel Costs Spark European EV Record - Tesla Requires Quiz for FSD - Nissan Slims Down to Speed Up - Geely Aims to Take Toyota's Hybrid Crown - New CEO, Fresh Cash for Lucid - Lucid is Autoline Stock of the Day - Bankruptcy Pro Takes Marelli Reins - UAW Targets U.S. Auto Suppliers - Renault Twingo Becomes Living Cartoon

Volkswagen of America released its sales figures for Q1 2026 and the results were mixed. Last week the automaker announced that it was going to stop assembling the ID.4 electric SUV in Chattanooga, Tennessee and retool to focus on the next-generation Atlas for model year 2027. Well, now, it's pretty clear why. Top manufacturing news: Slate Auto Raises $650M to Make $25,000 TrucksPodcast: Car Paint Gets Security Detail; Tyson Loses Bacteria Case; Stronger Ban on Chinese CarsBuyers Fret as Average New Car Cost Nears $50,000Wind Turbine Maker Sued After Catastrophic Collapse, Terminated Contracts According to VW's sales figures, the company sold 7,663 ID.4s in Q1 2025. Last quarter told a different tale, with a mere 338 ID.4s sold—a drop of 95.6%. Across the board, sales dipped 16.1% year-over-year, but there were some wins. The Tiguan LWB saw an increase of 55.2% and the Golf R sedan increased 4.7%, though the volumes were so low it was just a 36-unit increase. #Volkswagen #EVNews #ElectricVehicles #AutoIndustry #CarSales #ManufacturingNews #EVMarket #AutomotiveTrends #ID4 #IDBuzz #Atlas #CarMarket #AutoSales #IndustryNews #FutureOfCars #EVTransition #BusinessNews #SupplyChain #AutoIndustryNews #MarketTrends

Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms:➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart EV ENQUIRIES JUMP AS FUEL PRICES SPIKE https://evne.ws/4sy2vtL US EV SALES DROP 27% IN Q1 https://evne.ws/3Q5K0iJ VOLKSWAGEN ADMITS ITS EVS LOST THE PLOT https://evne.ws/4ckUm5B VOLKSWAGEN Q1 DELIVERIES FALL 4% https://evne.ws/41yNOeT CYBERTRUCK US SALES HIT NEW LOW https://evne.ws/4tGywAF SLATE AUTO RAISES $650 MILLION https://evne.ws/4eennCI SÁNCHEZ COURTS XIAOMI AS SPAIN EYES EV ROLE https://evne.ws/4c8b7SR GERMANY SEEKS SOFTER EU EMISSIONS RULES https://evne.ws/4tJ05cy GERMANY PUSHES TO WEAKEN EU CO₂ RULES https://evne.ws/4t8nSTl KIA PASSES 100,000 UK EV SALES https://evne.ws/4cs0IAx POLESTAR POSTS BEST-EVER FIRST QUARTER https://evne.ws/41rJuhB EUROPCAR UK EV RENTALS JUMP 93% https://evne.ws/4moeFnk

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, AI brands dominate IPL sponsorships as marketing shifts from visibility to utility. Rising fuel costs push EV adoption, especially in two- and three-wheelers. The government plans a centralised cyber intelligence system to tackle growing threats. And Myntra sees a leadership change with Sharon Pais set to take charge as Nandita Sinha exits the Flipkart group.

A record number of Electric Cars were sold in March 2026 but is it because of the Fuel Price Crisis or just strong demand? We hear from Enrique about his new Atto 2, David's been planning for EVs for longer than we know about them, and now drives a Mach-E GT Plus Matt's new Zeekr 7X! Exciting times!And we review the Hyundai Kona all-ElectricBe part of the show, text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657

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Today's headlines include: Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith could face life in prison after he was arrested over alleged war crimes. Electric-vehicle sales have reached a new high in Australia, as motorists respond to surging fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Two severe cyclones are causing havoc in the South Pacific, bringing wild weather to parts of Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea. And today’s good news: NASA’s Artemis II mission has begun its journey back to earth after a history-making spaceflight around the moon. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Stellantis and Hyundai Only U.S. Sales Winners So Far - Tesla Sells 358K Cars Globally But Misses Estimates - EV Sales Surge for Rivian, Toyota and Cadillac - Auto Alliance Wants to Scrap Gas Tax for Weight Fee - Congress Proposes New Fees for EVs and Hybrids - Hyundai Developing Body-on-Frame Trucks for the U.S. - Mercedes Finishes Winter Tests of 1,000HP Pancake Motor - Subaru Debuts All-New 3-Row Electric SUV - Akio Toyoda Not Involved in New CEO Decision - Stock of the Day: Pony.ai Surges After Posting Net Profit

- Stellantis and Hyundai Only U.S. Sales Winners So Far - Tesla Sells 358K Cars Globally But Misses Estimates - EV Sales Surge for Rivian, Toyota and Cadillac - Auto Alliance Wants to Scrap Gas Tax for Weight Fee - Congress Proposes New Fees for EVs and Hybrids - Hyundai Developing Body-on-Frame Trucks for the U.S. - Mercedes Finishes Winter Tests of 1,000HP Pancake Motor - Subaru Debuts All-New 3-Row Electric SUV - Akio Toyoda Not Involved in New CEO Decision - Stock of the Day: Pony.ai Surges After Posting Net Profit

- Fuel Crisis Drives Global Surge in EV Interest - Robotaxis Launch Globally Despite New Safety Concerns - Nissan Says It Can't Build Low-Cost Cars in U.S. - Toyota Joins Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Cell Venture - Aeva Stock Surges After NVIDIA Partnership - Mercedes Invests $4 Billion In Alabama Plant - Mercedes Reveals Updated GLE and GLS Models  - Volkswagen Debuts Redesigned Atlas SUV - Chrysler Pacifica Launches with Updated Exterior Styling - Kia Debuts New Seltos and Electric EV3 SUV

- Fuel Crisis Drives Global Surge in EV Interest - Robotaxis Launch Globally Despite New Safety Concerns - Nissan Says It Can't Build Low-Cost Cars in U.S. - Toyota Joins Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Cell Venture - Aeva Stock Surges After NVIDIA Partnership - Mercedes Invests $4 Billion In Alabama Plant - Mercedes Reveals Updated GLE and GLS Models  - Volkswagen Debuts Redesigned Atlas SUV - Chrysler Pacifica Launches with Updated Exterior Styling - Kia Debuts New Seltos and Electric EV3 SUV

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla coming with minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rising, sodium batteries are coming, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla is coming out with ‘something cooler than a minivan', says Elon Musk Tesla (TSLA) publishes Q1 2026 delivery consensus: 365,645 vehicles expected Tesla Semi has a million-mile battery, claims Tesla New EV sales drop 28% in Q1 2026, but used EVs surge 12% to near-record levels Sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough delivers 11-min charging and 450 km range Slush pits and snowball fights: Slate's upcoming pickup endures winter testing [Video] Volkswagen Group's joint venture with Rivian hits latest milestone, unlocking another $1B for the EV automaker Honda pulls the plug on its PlayStation EV on wheels with Sony Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET: https://www.youtube.com/live/mLpZ43Z-w-0

- Iran Conflict Threatens European Auto Supply Chain - High Oil Prices Drive Asia's Surge in EV Demand - NHTSA Closes Tesla Pedal Probe but Eyes FSD - Ford and Stellantis Future Product Production Plans - Ford's New Unicastings Aim to Slash EV Repair Costs - Laser-Made Anodes Could Boost Lithium-Ion Battery Life - Xpeng Nears Profitability Despite Recent Stock Market Dip

- Iran Conflict Threatens European Auto Supply Chain - High Oil Prices Drive Asia's Surge in EV Demand - NHTSA Closes Tesla Pedal Probe but Eyes FSD - Ford and Stellantis Future Product Production Plans - Ford's New Unicastings Aim to Slash EV Repair Costs - Laser-Made Anodes Could Boost Lithium-Ion Battery Life - Xpeng Nears Profitability Despite Recent Stock Market Dip

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TOPIC: Auto Industry News PANEL: Tom Murphy, CarBuzz; Lindsay Brooke, Freelance; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

It's EV News Briefly for Monday 16 February 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyGERMAN PLUG-IN SHARE HITS 30% IN 2025 https://evne.ws/4aXFlr1 SWEDEN PLUGINS RISE AS THE MARKET SHRINKS https://evne.ws/4tKdDoW UK PLUG-IN SHARE HITS 34.6% IN 2025 https://evne.ws/4cAHw4Y TESLA'S EUROPEAN JANUARY SALES HALVE IN TWO YEARS https://evne.ws/46bCUP4 GENESIS ENTERS FRANCE WITH EV-ONLY RANGE https://evne.ws/4rSJyC0 AMAZON'S RIVIAN VAN FLEET TOPS 30,000 https://evne.ws/3ZKmo4L DHL OPENS EV LOGISTICS HUB IN SLOVAKIA https://evne.ws/4tJTzmQ RIVIAN SETS R2 PRODUCTION FOR Q2 2026 https://evne.ws/3MyDO1q STELLANTIS BRINGS DIESEL BACK ACROSS EUROPE https://evne.ws/4qMloIx SUZUKI LOCKS IN E VITARA SPECS FOR AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/4riLIei VOLKSWAGEN ORDERED TO FACE FRENCH CRIMINAL TRIAL https://evne.ws/4kRHRCz

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