TEN 304 - LUCID 517-MILE RANGE, TESLA STOCK SPLIT, HYUNDAI KONA EV RANGE RECORD

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved News covers several significant developments in the EV space. The Lucid Air sedan is highlighted for achieving an impressive EPA-estimated range of 517 miles, attributed to its 900-volt architecture and aerodynamic design, positioning it as a potential leader in range upon release. The show also touches on Porsche Taycan's over-the-air update challenges due to large file sizes, BMW's introduction of eDrive Zones in the UK for plug-in hybrids, and Tesla's announced 5-for-1 stock split. Other notable mentions include the Hyperion XP-1 hydrogen supercar, Elon Musk's co-authorship of a Tesla patent, and a Harley-Davidson LiveWire road trip demonstrating cross-country EV travel is possible outside of Teslas. The review also notes Cadillac Lyriq's starting price, Siemens' charging project, Ford's PHEV recall, GM's potential electric Corvette, Nikola's trash truck order, and a rumored range boost for the Mustang Mach-E. Battery technology advancements from Jeff Dahn's team and CATL are discussed, alongside Rivian's legal dispute with Tesla and Hyundai's new Ioniq sub-brand. Finally, the Hyundai Kona EV's record-breaking 1,000+ km efficiency run on a closed course is presented, with a caveat about the extremely low average speed.