TEN EPISODE 562 | FORD KILLS THE LIGHTNING EV, TRUMP KILLS CLIMATE RESEARCH, EUROPE BACKTRACKS

EV Channels Review

This episode of TEN delivers a stark assessment of the current EV landscape, particularly highlighting Ford's controversial decision to discontinue the F-150 Lightning due to profitability concerns, replacing it with a range-extended EV (EREV) model. The reviewer expresses significant anger and disappointment over this move, viewing it as a step backward. The episode also covers the EU's weakening of its 2035 ICE ban, shifting to a 90% CO2 reduction target, which allows for continued ICE vehicle sales offset by credits. While acknowledging potential incentives for smaller EVs, the overall tone is critical of these policy changes, suggesting they will slow global emissions reductions. Positive news includes the upcoming Volkswagen ID Polo with multiple power options and battery sizes, and a report indicating that increased renewables lower wholesale electricity costs in Australia. Waymo's substantial $15 billion funding round and the start of local Nissan Leaf production in the UK are also noted. The segment on the US administration's decision to disband the National Center for Atmospheric Research is particularly critical, framing it as a detrimental blow to climate science.