TRANSPORT EVOLVED MAY HANGOUT - OUR MAY, WHAT'S NEXT - AND YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED!

EV Channels Review

This 'Transport Evolved' May hangout session, hosted by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield and Kate Walton-Elliott, serves as a candid update on channel activities and future plans. The presenters discuss their recent filming of the Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE, hinting at a potentially divisive review. A significant portion of the livestream is dedicated to explaining the channel's Patreon tiers and the critical need for viewer support, especially in light of declining YouTube ad revenue due to the platform's focus on Shorts. They detail new tier names (Electrons, Plugged In, Charged Up, V2G, Off-Grid) and a new seven-day free trial offer for higher tiers. The hosts also share personal updates, touching on mental health, coping strategies, and concerns about the current socio-political climate, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ rights. They discuss their personal journeys with technology and computing, sharing nostalgic anecdotes about early computers and their transition to modern systems. The latter half of the video delves into the challenges of product reviews, emphasizing their commitment to honest, unbiased opinions and expressing frustration with companies that attempt to dictate review content or treat them as if they've never worked together before. The discussion touches on electric scooters and bikes, but the core of the video is the channel's operational and financial health, alongside personal reflections.