TRANSPORT EVOLVED NEWS EPISODE 517: CHINA'S SOLAR SPACE ARRAY, THE IMPACT OF 47, CANOO DEAD

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This episode of TEN Transport Evolved News covers a range of significant developments, heavily influenced by the political climate. The most impactful news is the immediate rollback of EV and environmental policies following Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US President, leading to California withdrawing its Advanced Clean Fleets rules and Stellantis shelving plans for a long-range Ram 1500 REV. The dire financial situation of EV startup Canoo is confirmed, with the company entering Chapter 7 bankruptcy. On a more positive note, Hyundai and GM are reportedly nearing a deal for Hyundai to rebadge commercial EVs for GM. The show also highlights advancements in China's EV sector, including eHang's successful passenger flights and BYD's expanding shipping capabilities. Other news includes recalls for Chevrolet Equinox EV and Ford F-150 Lightning, Volvo's refreshed lineup, and positive market predictions for US EV growth. The episode concludes with a discussion on China's ambitious solar space array project.