TRANSPORT EVOLVED NEWS EPISODE 508: XIAOMI’S RECORD ATTEMPT, VW’S TROUBLES, APTERA PI-2

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This episode of TEN Transport Evolved News covers a wide array of industry developments. Volkswagen faces significant challenges with declining sales in China, leading to potential factory closures and salary cuts. Polestar and Volvo vehicles now have access to Tesla's Supercharger network, though the Volvo EX30 is initially excluded in Canada. The International Energy Agency predicts a major shift towards low-emission energy sources by 2030. Cadillac is expanding its Lyriq line with a high-performance 'V' variant. A study from Australia suggests BYD vehicles may be safer than Teslas, though the methodology is debated. Hyundai unveiled its 'Rolling Lab' RN24 for high-performance EV development. Ford's EV division, Model E, reported a substantial loss despite overall revenue growth. Aptera completed low-speed testing of its PI-2 production intent vehicle. Mopar introduced an electric crate motor for restomods. Chevrolet's Silverado EV LT is available but costly, with WT models seeing significant discounts. Several recalls were announced for Rimac, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Motive Power Systems school buses, and Volvo plug-in hybrids. Tesla's Powerwall 3 installation time is reduced. India plans a large fleet of electric buses. Ford is shifting battery production to Michigan. Republic Services and Louisville, Colorado, have an all-electric trash fleet. The UK Labor government plans EV road tax. Toyota's sales are impacted by EV competition in China. Lucid's Gravity SUV order books open soon. Tesla board members sold stock. Ford halted F-150 Lightning production. Northvolt seeks rescue financing, and Volvo may buy out its share in a joint venture. Porsche might extend ICE engine development. Audi unveiled new A6 e-tron variants. Lilium filed for insolvency protection. Google Maps now supports Ford EV route planning. Polestar warns of potential US bans on Chinese components. Navier delivered its first hydrofoil. Cadillac is building an experience center in Auckland. Demand for small electric SUVs is rising, and used Model 3 prices have dropped. EV chargers are back at Costco. US EV sales surpassed Europe's last quarter. Female EV buyers lag adoption. Tesla delayed FSD V13. Norway postponed its ICE van ban. Zero Motorcycles seeks funding. Hyundai teased the IONIQ 9. Nissan plans an Ampere-based EV. Volkswagen dealers are unhappy with the Scout lineup. Candela launched a hydrofoil ferry service. California's EV market share hit 22%. China warned automakers against EU tariffs, and SAIC plans legal action. BYD posted record Q3 revenue, surpassing Tesla. Audi's Brussels factory will close. Tesla advocates for its 48V system. Researchers developed a battery health prediction system. Texas will offer new battery packs for original Tesla Roadsters. Xiaomi's SU7 set an unofficial Nürburgring record.