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On today’s show: The Cybertruck starts to rust (but not really), A major deal means LFP batteries could be coming everyone’s way, and Hydrogen Fuel suffers a blow in California

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00:00 - Start
00:30 - Welcome!
00:37 - Editorial
00:55 - Some Tesla Cybertrucks are starting to experience surface rust
01:54 - Thanks to the addition of U.S. Federal Tax Credit Eligibility, the price of 2024 Equinox EV is more affordable!
02:41 - Electric Commercial Vehicle adoption rates vary widely across Europe, according to new data released
03:42 - BYD’s battery arm inks a deal with Borg Warner, giving many large OEMs access to BYD’s Blade Batteries
04:35 - A 2022 Crash involving a Drunken Tesla Employee that resulted in his death hits the headlines.
06:03 - Dutch, Californian, and New Jersey policies take aim at making e-Bikes safer
07:05 - Stanford University says Lithium-metal batteries can get longer-lifespans by being rested
08:08 - Joby Aviation sets its sights on Dubai after signing a deal for commercial service there
09:06 - The Auto Pacific Ev Consumer Insights Study says what we already new: people want gas-station like amenities at EV charging sites
10:05 - Chinese companies establish new solid-state partnership for mass production
11:54 - Stellantis brand Chrysler unveils the Halcyon Concept
12:13 - Aptera showcases its production intent build process on X
12:30 - Ford delivers its first F150 lightning outside of North America
12:44 - QCells, Solarcycle work on largest solar panel recycling program in the U.S. to date
13:01 - California Startup delivers its electric cargo plane to AFWERKX
13:19 - Wallbox Launches its new DF Fast Charger
13:37 - Lucid announces a significant price cut for certain Lucid Air Models
13:53 - EU looks to raise allowable weight of zero emission trucks
14:09 - J.D. Power Survey claims EVs are less reliable than hybrids for a second year running
14:24 - Salton Sea’s potential for Lithium batteries revealed, but caution sounded over mining
14:47 - Tesla’s newest Supercharger site will be the largest in the world
15:05 - Vinfast’s domestic critics start receiving visits from government officials
15:24 - Walmart plans massive coast-to-coast EV charging network for Walmart, Sam’s Club Stores
15:42 - Abarth unveils the Fiat 600e Abarth Scorpionissima
15:59 - Tesla Cybertruck reservation holders, owners, start talking about flipping their vehicles
16:16 - Hyundai Kona EV, Volkswagen ID.4 Best-selling under-MSRP EVs in the US right now
16:33 - ROAM gets A-Series funding
16:51 - Long-Range, Rear-Wheel Drive Tesla Model 3 “Highland” Variant gets a price increase
17:07 - Toyota executives say they’re keeping it real about EVs
17:24 - Ford Engineer discloses Valentine’s Day Easter Egg for his daughter, Rose
17:47 - Tesla Model Y “Juniper” Refresh won’t be available in the U.S. until next year
18:02 - France makes tweaks to its EV incentive programs
18:19 - Sacramento proposes banning all new gas stations, tough charging requirements for new pumps
18:39 - Rivian announces new battery pack options for R1T, R1S
18:52 - Oregon wind farm locations green-lit
19:08 - Sony-Honda Mobility promises three EV models by 2030
19:23 - MotorWatt unveils its first motorcycle, the all-wheel drive W1X, for commuters
19:41 - Consumer Reports says a lack of consumer knowledge, experience, is hurting Ev sales (duh)
20:03 - Kia plans the EV8 Performance Sedan to replace the Stinger
20:17 - The Dawn Project pretends it had support from NTSB in Super Bowl Ad - It Didn’t
20:44 - Kia plans the EV8 Performance Sedan to replace the Stinger
21:11 - Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial
22:16 - Stellantis joins US-based NACS charging network with other automakers, but doesn’t yet have a deal with Tesla for Superchargers
23:14 - Shell suddenly pulls out of H2 network in the U.S.
24:27 - Thanks, and Goodbye!