TEN 349 -- WHITE HOUSE PLANS, DIESS DISSES IONITY, FACEBOOK PRO-OIL ADS

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved News covers a wide array of EV-related developments. Key highlights include the US White House's ambitious target for 50% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030, notably excluding Tesla due to its anti-union stance. New Zealand's 'feebate' scheme is shown to be highly effective, driving a significant spike in EV registrations. The show also touches on Ford's mixed sales results, where EV models are outperforming ICE counterparts, and Hyundai's new subscription service in the UK. A significant point of criticism is leveled at the Ionity charging network by Volkswagen's CEO, Herbert Diess, despite VW's co-founding role in the network. Other news includes Piedmont Lithium delaying shipments to Tesla, Volvo donating an XC40 Recharge for first responder training, and Hyundai's IONIQ 5 aiming to challenge Tesla's charging dominance. The episode concludes with updates on various startups, government incentives in Russia and India, and a concerning report on pro-fossil fuel misinformation campaigns on Facebook.