TEN EPISODE 404 - TESLA OPTIMUS DEBUTS, AFFORDABLE EVS AT LAST, EVIATION ALICE TAKES FLIGHT!

EV Channels Review

This episode of TEN covers a wide array of EV news, starting with Tesla's AI Day 2, which showcased the Optimus robot and advancements in FSD and Dojo. The review notes the Optimus presentation felt unpolished, while FSD progress remains unclear regarding rollout. Key vehicle news includes the US pricing for the Nissan Ariya, starting at $43,190 for the FWD model with a 63 kWh battery, and the intriguing Citroen oli concept, a versatile pickup with extensive recycled materials. BYD's competitive pre-sale pricing in Europe for the Atto 3, Han, and Tang is highlighted as a positive step towards affordability. The episode also touches on consumer preferences for dealership purchases over online sales, rising UK rapid charging costs, Geico's refusal to repair Teslas, Rivian's Canadian approval, and the Eviation Alice aircraft's successful maiden flight. Other segments cover battery backup interest, SEA manufacturing expansion, Artemis ferry design, US charging network funding, Volvo EX90's interior monitoring, VIA Motors chassis sales, Lordstown Motors' slow production start, New York's ZEV mandate, Tata's affordable Tiago.EV, wireless taxi charging in the UK, Tata Nexon EV Max's altitude record, LiveWire's NYSE listing, Nio's German battery swap station, Hertz's strong Tesla demand, Cadillac Lyriq recall, Super73 C1X tease, Faraday Future's funding, NYC's EV fleet target, Peugeot e-208 upgrades, Kia Niro EV free charging offer, Porsche's rumored 3-row SUV, Tesla Supercharging price hikes in Europe, Zero Motorcycles updates, Honda's electric two-wheeler plans, Nikola Tre recall, Uber's 2030 EV goal, Samsung SDI expansion, EPA school bus funding, and Toyota CEO's continued hybrid advocacy. The episode concludes with a discussion on Elon Musk's controversial Cybertruck 'boat' comment and an electric Hyundai Kona EV's rally success.