TEN 582 | ID. Buzz Returns To US For '27, Honda's Historic Loss, Around The World in 80 Charges

16 May 2026 at 04:44

On this week's show: VW confirms the ID. Buzz is returning to the U.S. for the 2027 model year, Honda posts historic first loss since becoming publicly traded, blaming EVs, and the Elektrotrucker plans to travel around the world in 80 charges!

These stories and more, on the show!

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⏱️ Episode Timeline:
00:00 - Intro & Sponsors
00:33 - Welcome
00:44 - We Are Now *********
01:00 - Honda posts first ever loss, blames EVs
01:48 - Spark EUV is Brazil's best-selling EV SUV
02:41 - ID. Buzz confirmed for 2027 in North America
03:49 - 93% of electric truck operators satisfied
04:39 - PHEVs have more varied battery health than BEVs
05:37 - AI charging could extend battery life 23%
06:36 - Ford launches grid storage subsidiary
07:38 - Data centers cut power to Lake Tahoe homes
08:48 - Amazon stops selling overpowered e-bikes in CA
09:57 - Cadillac EV owners unlikely to return to ICE
10:58 - Sponsor: CCAN Action Fund
12:13 - Mercedes-Benz CLA EV recalled for seatbelt issue
12:32 - New Flyer XE40 recalled for speedometer issue
12:42 - Tesla recalled for rear-view camera issue
12:57 - Waymo recall over flooded road incident
13:15 - Opel C-Segment SUV confirmed with Leapmotor
13:33 - Traton raises €850M for electric trucks
13:44 - Hyundai Mobis 160 kW Power Electric System
13:57 - Switzerland enables shared HGV depot charging
14:12 - Lotus abandons all-electric plans
14:22 - CAM: Geely, VW, BYD lead EV innovation
14:35 - Opel Corsa GSE hot hatch revealed
14:48 - Hunan Yuneng plans €800M cathode plant in Spain
15:00 - Rivian launches Hey Rivian voice assistant
15:14 - BYD Yuan Plus heading to Europe as Atto 5
15:26 - UK removes red tape for electric vans
15:37 - Scania debuts electric concrete mixer
15:46 - FastNed opens new bond subscription
15:56 - Renault 4 JP4x4 concept at French Open
16:07 - Blink and eMobi partner for plug and charge
16:18 - Tesla Supercharger virtual queue launches
16:28 - Jaguar names production car Type 01
16:41 - Mazda delays US EV plans to end of decade
16:55 - Chinese EVs now arriving in Canada
17:12 - Humble debuts autonomous electric truck
17:24 - SEG Solar announces 4 GW Texas factory
17:34 - Jeep Avenger eligible for UK EV grant
17:46 - India approves 4,900 EV chargers via PM E-Drive
18:00 - CATL begins module production in Debrecen
18:10 - BYD 500th electric bus enters service in Japan
18:20 - MG opens pre-orders for semi-solid-state MG4X
18:33 - RoB@t2Cell battery recycling project launches
18:47 - VW ID Polo GTI debuts; Golf EV delayed
19:02 - Porsche closes Cellforce, cancels eBike plans
19:13 - First Bus sets up UK's first V2G bus trial
19:26 - Renault 4 gets canvas roof option
19:38 - ORA5 production starts in Thailand
19:47 - Nuro gets California robotaxi permit
19:58 - E.ON to acquire OVO pending approval
20:09 - Morrow Batteries files for insolvency
20:20 - Source EV selects new maintenance partners
20:29 - Kia PV5 heads to Japan
20:40 - Toyota and Hyroad partner on hydrogen trucks
20:50 - Cadillac Lyriq now available as a hearse
21:01 - Mahindra adds six new EVs, boosts production 50%
21:11 - Toyota BZ4X Touring launches in Europe
21:23 - SINTEF and Vard develop inductive ship charging
21:31 - Malaysia changes CBU EV policy for domestic EVs
21:41 - Uganda to phase out ICE public transit by 2030
21:52 - Polestar: record Q1 sales, widening losses
22:05 - Mercedes-Benz launches electric refuse trucks
22:15 - Greek PPC expands EV charging in Greece & Romania
22:29 - Sponsor: Supporting TEN
23:05 - Sponsor: EnergySage
23:39 - GOP rep hostile letter to 10-year-old EV fan
24:41 - Elektrotrucker plans world trip in 80 charges
25:43 - Closing sponsors
26:48 - Goodbye

🎙️ Credits:
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Camera, Color: Vi Horton
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On this week's show: VW confirms the ID. Buzz is returning to the U.S. for the 2027 model year, Honda posts historic first loss since becoming publicly traded, blaming EVs, and the Elektrotrucker plans to travel around the world in 80 charges! ...

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On this week's show: VW confirms the ID. Buzz is returning to the U.S. for the 2027 model year, Honda posts historic first loss since becoming publicly traded, blaming EVs, and the Elektrotrucker plans to travel around the world in 80 charges! ...

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On this week's show: VW confirms the ID. Buzz is returning to the U.S. for the 2027 model year, Honda posts historic first loss since becoming publicly traded, blaming EVs, and the Elektrotrucker plans to travel around the world in 80 charges! ...

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On this week's show: VW confirms the ID. Buzz is returning to the U.S. for the 2027 model year, Honda posts historic first loss since becoming publicly traded, blaming EVs, and the Elektrotrucker plans to travel around the world in 80 charges! ...

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On this week's show: VW confirms the ID. Buzz is returning to the U.S. for the 2027 model year, Honda posts historic first loss since becoming publicly traded, blaming EVs, and the Elektrotrucker plans to travel around the world in 80 charges! ...

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On this week's show: VW confirms the ID. Buzz is returning to the U.S. for the 2027 model year, Honda posts historic first loss since becoming publicly traded, blaming EVs, and the Elektrotrucker plans to travel around the world in 80 charges! ...

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On this week's show: VW confirms the ID. Buzz is returning to the U.S. for the 2027 model year, Honda posts historic first loss since becoming publicly traded, blaming EVs, and the Elektrotrucker plans to travel around the world in 80 charges! ...

Automakers Don't Want To Support Older EVs — Time To Roll Your Sleeves Up*

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By: Transport Evolved Main

14 May 2026 at 01:56

In some countries — okay, mostly the US — automakers are looking less and less interested in selling and maintaining EVs. And their dealerships? They're more interested in selling you another V8 they can make money on than an EV that'll cost you less through lower maintenance costs.

As parts become more scarce for certain EVs — like early first-generation Chevrolet Bolt EVs — there's certainly a need for owners to roll their sleeves up and get involved in their own vehicle's upkeep (that is, unless they happen to have a friendly, knowledgeable independent garage nearby). But even when you do have to take your EV to a dealer, knowing some of the common faults, problems, and quirks can save you a massive headache and maybe a large repair bill.

So today, Nikki's doing some basic maintenance on her wife's Bolt EV — as well as a more in-depth software upgrade on her Comma AI pedal interceptor — all while discussing some of the ways you can keep your EV on the road for less, gain important knowledge, and save on big bills.

⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction
03:30 - Welcome outside
04:18 - Where this Bolt currently sits
05:48 - Dealerships don't want to work on cars this old...
07:50 - Vi's latest woes
09:21 - Know what the reservoirs do and why
10:30 - Things you CAN fix and replace yourself
18:31 - Yeah, Nikki has a lot of little jobs to do...
19:10 - Buy an OBD II dongle!
21:33 - Programming the Comma pedal
26:40 - You don't necessarily need dealerships
27:49 - Thanks and goodbye!

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In some countries — okay, mostly the US — automakers are looking less and less interested in selling and maintaining EVs. And their dealerships? They're more interested in selling you another V8 they can make money on than an EV that'll cost you l...

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In some countries — okay, mostly the US — automakers are looking less and less interested in selling and maintaining EVs. And their dealerships? They're more interested in selling you another V8 they can make money on than an EV that'll cost you l...

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In some countries — okay, mostly the US — automakers are looking less and less interested in selling and maintaining EVs. And their dealerships? They're more interested in selling you another V8 they can make money on than an EV that'll cost you l...

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In some countries — okay, mostly the US — automakers are looking less and less interested in selling and maintaining EVs. And their dealerships? They're more interested in selling you another V8 they can make money on than an EV that'll cost you l...

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In some countries — okay, mostly the US — automakers are looking less and less interested in selling and maintaining EVs. And their dealerships? They're more interested in selling you another V8 they can make money on than an EV that'll cost you l...

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In some countries — okay, mostly the US — automakers are looking less and less interested in selling and maintaining EVs. And their dealerships? They're more interested in selling you another V8 they can make money on than an EV that'll cost you l...

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In some countries — okay, mostly the US — automakers are looking less and less interested in selling and maintaining EVs. And their dealerships? They're more interested in selling you another V8 they can make money on than an EV that'll cost you l...

Commuting Is Getting Expensive. Here's What You Need To Know About E-Bikes

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By: Transport Evolved Main

12 May 2026 at 00:39

As the war in Iran continues — and with the ceasefire looking increasingly fragile — fuel prices are squeezing commuters who don't already drive an EV. And while some countries have a ready answer in affordable public transit and walkable cities, many places — particularly outside major US metros — simply don't.

So: electric bikes. Cheaper than an EV, increasingly practical, and genuinely transformative for the right commute. In this video, we cover the basics of how e-bikes work, what the legal landscape looks like in the US and Europe, what to watch out for when buying, and how to stay safe on the road.

🔗 Other Videos to watch:

Our video on e-Bike fires: - https://youtu.be/Mi22uMFp2rk
@SethsBikeHacks This Is The Worst Bicycle I've Ever Reviewed (The Reevo Hubless E-Bike) - https://youtu.be/AB7pBrudFbg
@NotJustBikes - The Car Replacement Bicycle: - https://youtu.be/rQhzEnWCgHA

⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction
03:33 - A note on e-Bike regulations
04:11 - Early e-Bikes
06:13 - A note on the high-end models and competitive sport
07:15 - The type of e-Bikes
10:23 - Switches etc...
10:49 - Support the Channel!
11:12 - But is it legal?
11:41 - U.S.
13:12 - European regs
15:39 - U.S. - Local bans and confusing rules
17:10 - Ireesponsible owners
20:35 - The challenges of irresponsible riders
22:20 - Safety is essential!
23:14 - Follow the rules of the road!
24:41 - Buy for your primary need!
26:16 - Follow sizing guides
28:00 - Price
30:11 - Cargo bikes
31:33 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

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💾

As the war in Iran continues — and with the ceasefire looking increasingly fragile — fuel prices are squeezing commuters who don't already drive an EV. And while some countries have a ready answer in affordable public transit and walkable cities, ...

💾

As the war in Iran continues — and with the ceasefire looking increasingly fragile — fuel prices are squeezing commuters who don't already drive an EV. And while some countries have a ready answer in affordable public transit and walkable cities, ...

💾

As the war in Iran continues — and with the ceasefire looking increasingly fragile — fuel prices are squeezing commuters who don't already drive an EV. And while some countries have a ready answer in affordable public transit and walkable cities, ...

💾

As the war in Iran continues — and with the ceasefire looking increasingly fragile — fuel prices are squeezing commuters who don't already drive an EV. And while some countries have a ready answer in affordable public transit and walkable cities, ...

💾

As the war in Iran continues — and with the ceasefire looking increasingly fragile — fuel prices are squeezing commuters who don't already drive an EV. And while some countries have a ready answer in affordable public transit and walkable cities, ...

💾

As the war in Iran continues — and with the ceasefire looking increasingly fragile — fuel prices are squeezing commuters who don't already drive an EV. And while some countries have a ready answer in affordable public transit and walkable cities, ...

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As the war in Iran continues — and with the ceasefire looking increasingly fragile — fuel prices are squeezing commuters who don't already drive an EV. And while some countries have a ready answer in affordable public transit and walkable cities, ...

Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: We Have A New Cover!

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By: Transport Evolved Main

9 May 2026 at 15:53

As the temperature rises, Nikki has been continuing her planting - but she's also managed to replace her greenhouse cover AND plant it up for the growing season.

Plus, her plan of giving away her excess plants has been a rip-roaring success!

Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a few hours to watch our livestream from earlier this year. It shares some things that we can all do to resist peacefully, smartly, and keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.https://youtube.com/live/OxKt_APYQug

About The Chicken and Garden Updates:
These informal, unscripted vlog-style videos are a chance for the team to share some of the fun things happening in their respective gardens - and are filmed without a teleprompter in a single take.

Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield.
Camera, Editor, Colorist: Vi Horton
Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
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As the temperature rises, Nikki has been continuing her planting - but she's also managed to replace her greenhouse cover AND plant it up for the growing season. Plus, her plan of giving away her excess plants has been a rip-roaring success! ...

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As the temperature rises, Nikki has been continuing her planting - but she's also managed to replace her greenhouse cover AND plant it up for the growing season. Plus, her plan of giving away her excess plants has been a rip-roaring success! ...

💾

As the temperature rises, Nikki has been continuing her planting - but she's also managed to replace her greenhouse cover AND plant it up for the growing season. Plus, her plan of giving away her excess plants has been a rip-roaring success! ...

💾

As the temperature rises, Nikki has been continuing her planting - but she's also managed to replace her greenhouse cover AND plant it up for the growing season. Plus, her plan of giving away her excess plants has been a rip-roaring success! ...

💾

As the temperature rises, Nikki has been continuing her planting - but she's also managed to replace her greenhouse cover AND plant it up for the growing season. Plus, her plan of giving away her excess plants has been a rip-roaring success! ...

💾

As the temperature rises, Nikki has been continuing her planting - but she's also managed to replace her greenhouse cover AND plant it up for the growing season. Plus, her plan of giving away her excess plants has been a rip-roaring success! ...

💾

As the temperature rises, Nikki has been continuing her planting - but she's also managed to replace her greenhouse cover AND plant it up for the growing season. Plus, her plan of giving away her excess plants has been a rip-roaring success! ...

President Trump Is Wrong. Agrivoltaics Can HELP Farming Communities

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By: Transport Evolved Main

7 May 2026 at 05:41

Solar panels destroying farms? The U.S. President and members of his cabinet say so. The peer-reviewed science says otherwise — and we've got the receipts.

We're back with another FUD-busting episode, and this time it's something near and dear to Nikki's heart. From claims that renewable energy can't coexist with farming, to the idea that solar panels monopolize prime agricultural land, we dig into the actual evidence — and show this narrative for what it is: a malicious attempt to stop farmers, rural communities, and working families from gaining the energy independence that could save the family farm.

⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction
03:34 - Nikki does have some skin in the game
06:17 - The President hates wind turbines
07:49 - It's not just wind...
09:16 - Meet Agrivoltaics
11:25 - A personal example of solar panel improvements
12:41 - Modern solar panels are better
14:32 - Most people don't understand how plants grow...
16:21 - Solar panels are good for crops - and the science backs it up
17:53 - There are some crops that don't do so well... but...
20:32 - Animals
26:43 - Farming isn't profitable these days...
29:09 - Edge cases - Bifacial solar
32:54 - Financial pressures are real - and global
35:14 - The dangers of private equity and investors
36:12 - How solar leases work
39:04 - Different programs around the world
41:20 - Community benefits
44:20 - Nikki defends the King, surprisingly
46:04 - The claim that solar panels destroys farms is patently false
49:25 - Closing thoughts

📊 Sources and Further Reading:

Farming Crops With Solar:

-ISE Fraunhofer Study on crop yield changes with solar panels - https://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-media/press-releases/2019/agrophotovoltaics-hight-harvesting-yield-in-hot-summer-of-2018.html
-Agrivoltaics provide mutual benefits across the food–energy–water nexus in drylands - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-019-0364-5
-Climate-driven divergence in biophysical and economic impacts of agrivoltaics - https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2514380123
-Vertical agrivoltaics in a temperate climate: Exploring technical, agricultural, meteorological, and social dimensions - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772427125001664

Farming Animals With Solar

-Sheep grazing as sustainable vegetation management for solar energy production in the northeastern USA - https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainable-food-systems/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1625483/full
-Combining solar panels and lamb grazing increases land productivity, study finds - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210429123402.htm
-Agrivoltaics With Sheep & Solar Benefit All — Especially The Sheep! - https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/25/agrivoltaics-with-sheep-solar-benefit-all-especially-the-sheep/
-An agrivoltaic approach provides an array of benefits - https://system.umn.edu/healthier/agrivoltaic-approach-provides-array-benefits

Solar tracking vs static

A Review and Comparative Analysis of Solar Tracking Systems - https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/10/2553

Solar benefits for farmers:

Agrivoltaics: Solar on Farms is a Promising Option for Farmers - https://www.ssii.org/agrivoltaics-a-promising-option-for-farmers-and-farmland/

U.S. Politics:

Secretary Rollings Blocks solar panels -
https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/08/19/secretary-rollins-blocks-taxpayer-dollars-solar-panels-prime-farmland
Fallout of solar policy change for farmers - https://grist.org/food-and-agriculture/american-farmers-bet-on-solar-then-trump-changed-the-rules
Trump pays companies to stop wind, pursue fossil fuels - https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5851702-trump-offshore-wind-lng-fossil-fuels
John Oliver - Last Week Tonight - Corn - youtube.com/watch?v=MI78WOW_u-Q

Additional Links:

King Charles III visits Harlem Grown - https://time.com/article/2026/04/30/king-charles-harlem-grown-new-york
Harlem Grown community Farm- https://harlemgrown.org
Deflock Me - https://deflock.me

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Solar panels destroying farms? The U.S. President and members of his cabinet say so. The peer-reviewed science says otherwise — and we've got the receipts. We're back with another FUD-busting episode, and this time it's something near and dear ...

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Solar panels destroying farms? The U.S. President and members of his cabinet say so. The peer-reviewed science says otherwise — and we've got the receipts. We're back with another FUD-busting episode, and this time it's something near and dear ...

💾

Solar panels destroying farms? The U.S. President and members of his cabinet say so. The peer-reviewed science says otherwise — and we've got the receipts. We're back with another FUD-busting episode, and this time it's something near and dear ...

💾

Solar panels destroying farms? The U.S. President and members of his cabinet say so. The peer-reviewed science says otherwise — and we've got the receipts. We're back with another FUD-busting episode, and this time it's something near and dear ...

💾

Solar panels destroying farms? The U.S. President and members of his cabinet say so. The peer-reviewed science says otherwise — and we've got the receipts. We're back with another FUD-busting episode, and this time it's something near and dear ...

💾

Solar panels destroying farms? The U.S. President and members of his cabinet say so. The peer-reviewed science says otherwise — and we've got the receipts. We're back with another FUD-busting episode, and this time it's something near and dear ...

💾

Solar panels destroying farms? The U.S. President and members of his cabinet say so. The peer-reviewed science says otherwise — and we've got the receipts. We're back with another FUD-busting episode, and this time it's something near and dear ...

WOLFBOX Retractable Bed Step Review | F-150 & F-150 Lightning — No Drill Truck Bed Access

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By: Transport Evolved Main

5 May 2026 at 14:46

Disclaimer - Transport Evolved received this product free of charge from WOLFBOX in order to bring you this first-person review. No money exchanged hands for the review itself, and no editorial control was given or implied. WOLFBOX sees this review the same time it goes live.

We all know that modern pickup trucks - including electric ones - are a long way off the ground. And while that quite rightly comes with a whole host of concerns over vehicle safety - it also poses practicality concerns about getting into and out of the truck bed. And while many EVs (and ICE trucks) include steps embedded into the tailgate to aid getting in and out of the vehicle, it's not always practical to open the tailgate when you need to get something from inside the bed.

Which is where aftermarket side bed steps like the WOLFBOX Retractable Bed Step come into play.

After WOLFBOX reached out to offer a chance to test its F-150 bed step out - just when our camera operator Vi was having mobility issues, we knew it was the perfect time to film a review.

Direct Link to WOLFBOX's Product Page: https://gears.wolfbox.com/products/retractable-bed-step-ford-f150-21-26-f150-lightning-22-26?c=truck-steps

WOLFBOX Side Step - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4C7WW3L?tag=transporte036-20 *Please note: this link includes TE's standard Amazon (not WOLFBOX) affiliate.

00:00 - Introduction
02:21 - Why this video is marked "Sponsored"
03:20 - Unboxing
05:19 - A range of different products
05:43 - Two-part mounting
07:16 - Required tools - No drill!
08:48 - Step 1
09:22 - Underneath - removing nuts and bolts from the bumper
10:01 - Loctite not mentioned but???
10:54 - Putting the support bracket in place
12:37 - Support is properly tightened - now let's put the mechanism on
13:28 - It's a tight fit - but doable
14:50 - Tightening the rear bolts up
15:03 - Affixing the step!
15:56 - Aligning it to the rear of the bumper
16:30 - A note on keeping the mechanism clean
16:55 - Using the step
17:24 - Installation process review
18:53 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

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