Briefly | 30 Aug 2025
About this episode
Exploring the latest in electric vehicles, this episode highlights significant developments in the EV market, including Porsche's shift towards advanced battery research and the surge in EV sales ahead of the U.S. tax credit expiration. The discussion also covers GM's expansion of EV charging adapters, China's rapid growth in charging infrastructure, and Rivian's CEO commenting on the return to combustion engines. Additionally, new initiatives in vehicle-to-grid technology and electric air mobility in Mexico are presented, showcasing the evolving landscape of the EV industry.
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PORSCHE REFOCUSES EV BATTERY STRATEGY TOWARD R&D https://evne.ws/4fYReOl
EV TAX CREDIT EXPIRATION DRIVES SHORT-TERM SALES SURGE https://evne.ws/46doL46
CHINA REACHES 16.7 MILLION EV CHARGING POINTS https://evne.ws/3JXL595
GM EXPANDS EV CHARGING ADAPTER OPTIONS https://evne.ws/4g0Tdlo
HUAWEI AND SAIC RECEIVE 50,000+ PREORDERS FOR SHANGJIE H5 EV https://evne.ws/3HXbO5a
GUANGZHOU TESTS V2G FOR NEVS PROFIT AND GRID https://evne.ws/4n0QjiI
MEXICO’S AIR MOBILITY PLANS ELECTRIC AIR TAXI LAUNCH https://evne.ws/4oV5vjn
RIVIAN CEO ON U.S. EV MARKET CHALLENGES https://evne.ws/4oV5wDX
HMRC ADJUSTS ADVISORY RATES FOR EV COMPANY CAR CHARGING https://evne.ws/4mZjySU
ALIMERKA AND IBERDROLA EXPAND ULTRA-FAST EV CHARGING https://evne.ws/3HD1mQi
WIRELANE ACQUIRES LADEGRÜN TO EXPAND GREEN EV CHARGING https://evne.ws/4lWWaVt
PUCKIPUPPY LAUNCHES ELECTRIC ROTTWEILER TRICYCLE https://evne.ws/4mQ71By
ROBOTIC CHARGING ADVANCES FOR ELECTRIC TRUCK FLEETS https://evne.ws/4mHhgZ7
Porsche 911
"...st for pure EVs, but for high-performance Porsche 911 GTSs and stuff that might be hybrids. Now, the EV..."
Cadillac Optiq
"...one of the new EVs from GM, like the new Cadillac OPTIQ, comes with J3400 or the Tesla connector standard..."
Tesla Model Y
"...ir car. It's a mid-sized crossover up against the Model Y really in China. Got 50,000 orders in the first 1..."
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