LIVE STREAM SPECIAL: GM AND NIKOLA, TESLA DENIED S&P 500 -- AND ELECTRIFY AMERICA SHENANIGANS!

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This live stream special from Transport Evolved tackles three significant EV industry news stories: the Nikola-GM partnership, Tesla's S&P 500 snub and stock raise, and Electrify America's charging corridor closures. The presenter, Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, provides a critical yet balanced perspective, highlighting GM's strategic move to leverage Nikola for entry into the Class 7/8 truck market and gain access to hydrogen fuel cell technology, while questioning Nikola's own IP. Tesla's exclusion from the S&P 500 and subsequent stock drop are analyzed as a potential market correction due to overvaluation and share dilution from its capital raise. The most critical segment addresses Electrify America's decision to shut down a major East Coast charging corridor during a holiday weekend, causing significant customer inconvenience and stranding. While acknowledging EA's commitment to upgrades, the presenter deems the execution unacceptable and a poor show, urging accountability. The overall tone is informative, with a strong emphasis on holding companies accountable for their actions and improving the EV ecosystem.