Briefly | 22 Aug 2025
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The latest episode dives into exciting developments in the EV market, highlighting the competitive pricing of the new Nissan LEAF, which starts under $30,000. Ford's Kentucky plant is now producing batteries for their electric models, while Kia gears up for the launch of the EV4 hatchback in Europe. The episode also touches on California's potential replacement for the federal EV tax credit and the growing number of public charging points in the EU. Listeners will find insights on the latest EV trends and market strategies.
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2025 NISSAN LEAF PRICING AND SPECIFICATIONS ANNOUNCED https://evne.ws/3VhbIYY
FORD-SK JOINT BATTERY PLANT BEGINS PRODUCTION IN KENTUCKY https://evne.ws/3JuOfRv
KIA EV4 COMPACT EV PRODUCTION TO BEGIN IN SLOVAKIA https://evne.ws/4mTu3XW
CALIFORNIA MAY REPLACE EXPIRING FEDERAL EV TAX CREDITS https://evne.ws/45uGWC7
LUCID GRAVITY TO MAKE EUROPEAN DEBUT AT MUNICH AUTO SHOW https://evne.ws/47GXrMK
EU PUBLIC EV CHARGING POINTS EXCEED ONE MILLION https://evne.ws/4oNSE2i
NEXT-GENERATION BMW IX3 SPOTTED TESTING IN CHINA https://evne.ws/4oNYr7M
ROYAL FARMS ADDS ULTRA-FAST EV CHARGERS IN MARYLAND https://evne.ws/4mNBHTK
UK LAGS EUROPE IN E-BIKE ADOPTION https://evne.ws/4n0j5Ad
FISKER OCEAN SUVS JOIN NYC RIDE-HAILING FLEETS https://evne.ws/4fN5Hgh
LEAPMOTOR UK LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE TV CAMPAIGN https://evne.ws/4oHaS5n
GWR SEEKS BATTERY TRAIN DISTANCE RECORD https://evne.ws/4lAIGhJ
Nissan Leaf
"...can click on a link in the show notes. The Nissan LEAF has got its US pricing and it's low. No, it's low..."
Chevrolet Bolt EUV
"...he new Chevy Bolt with its LFP pack. Looks like a Bolt EUV. A bit of a headache, by the way."
Ford F150 Lightning
"They're now making battery cells for the F-150 Lightning and the E-Transits. Kentucky one is the first factory there."
Ford Etransits
"They're now making battery cells for the F-150 Lightning and the E-Transits. Kentucky one is the first factory there."
Lucid Gravity
"on September 30th. Lucid's Gravity will make its European debut at the IAAA Auto Sho..."
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