TRANSPORT EVOLVED NEWS EPISODE 514: NISSAN AND HONDA, MUSK'S PAYBACK, A CONFUSED WAYMO

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This episode of TEN Transport Evolved News covers a wide array of automotive industry developments. Key highlights include potential EV partnerships between Honda and Nissan (possibly including Mitsubishi), Stellantis delaying its all-electric Ram 1500 BEV in favor of the range-extended Ramcharger, and Tesla's ongoing issues with Hardware 4 failures and the rebranding of unsold Cybertrucks. The show also touches on positive real-world EV battery health data from Germany, a surprisingly affordable Fiat 500e lease deal in Colorado, and Elon Musk's reported influence on potential deregulation of autonomous vehicle safety reporting. Environmental news includes a win for clean air rules in California and a constitutional victory in Montana. The episode concludes with a mix of company updates, including recalls, financial struggles, technological advancements, and a record-breaking month for global EV sales, alongside a humorous anecdote about a Waymo robotaxi's confusion on a roundabout.