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00:00 - Intro + Sponsor Call Outs

00:39 - Welcome!

00:46 Nissan unveils the new 2026 Nissan LEAF

01:45 - EV sales soaring everywhere except the USA

02:47 - Ford confident it can match Chinese EVs

03:48 - Swiss Governmental body hides study it commissioned into EV savings

04:50 - BMW looks to bring back REx

06:02 - Polestar gets a much-needed cash injection

07:07 - Open OCPP Launches

08:22 - As BYD launches Dolphin Surf in the UK, brand celebrates selling its millionth example

09:20 - US Senate Doubles down on ending EV incentives, wants to close leasing loophole

10:28 - Aptera confirms reveal day for production intent Aptera

11:39 - Ad - CCAN AF Raffle

13:11 - Beijing Benz recalls EQC

13:35 - Orange EV recalls some trucks for faulty fuses

13:53 - Dodge Charger recalled for faulty noise maker

14:11 - 2025 Rivian R1 series vehicles recalled for faulty indicators

14:27 - Ford halts sales of Mustang Mach E, Recalls most examples, to address door issue

14:47 - Hyundai IONIQ 5 recalled for improper headlight aim stickers

15:04 - Hyundai breaks its silence on ICCU replacements

15:28 - Scania announces MCS Semis

15:46 - Scania aims to save NorthVolt labs

16:02 - Vauxhall, Opel, announce Grandland AWD EV

16:19 - Iveco starts production of the S-eWay Arctic, with LFP cells

16:37 - Eaton, Amp IT launch charging as a service program

16:53 - Peugeot brings the e-208 GTi to reality

17:10 - Xos, LEP partner for Virtual power plants

17:25 - Škoda unveils Enyaq Coupé RS concept

17:43 - Asda invests £1.3 million in expanding its electric vehicle fleet

17:58 - UK Government rolls out more charging

18:12 - Hubject, Gireve and Irdeto launch partnership

18:29 - Xiaomi applies for new battery patent

18:45 - Podpoint to become part of EDF

19:00 - LG Energy solution to supply batteries to Chery

19:16 - AAM says it will supply components to Scout Motor

19:32 - Brampton, ON to electrify its bus fleet

19:47 - Genesis launches in France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands

20:05 - MAN truck starts series production of EVs

20:20 - Milence, Volvo Truck demonstrate MCS truck stop

20:36 - Xpeng G7 goes on sale in China

20:55 - Irish government makes massive EV charging investment

21:12 - Vauxhall / Opel confirm Mokka GSE

21:34 - Candela confirms its first Indian customer

21:51 - Mullen Automotive increases its stake in Bollinger Motors

22:06 - Gothenburg wireless charging pilot becomes permanent

22:23 - Suzuki eVitara priced in the UK

22:38 - Vinfast delays its Indian debut

22:54 - Nissan confirms its solid-state battery EV is on track for production

23:09 - Microlino adds AC to vehicles

23:26 - Kia prices EV6 GT and EV9 GT

23:45 - Honda unveils last mine delivery solution

24:02 - Zoox opens up its new production facility

24:19 - Volvo prices expected to rise significantly

24:40 - Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage

25:39 - Audi renegs on its zero-emission pledge

26:39 - All-electric digger goes to work in Munich

27:42 - Thanks, and goodbye!