{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"DAILY: Global EV Sales Rise, Electric Golf Delayed and U.S. Seeks Permanent Ban On China EVs | 14 May 2026","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/daily-global-ev-sales-rise-electric-golf-delayed-and-u-s-seeks-permanent-ban-on-china-evs-14-may-2026","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8903725.mp3?modified=1778788970&sid=5051980&source=rss","description":"Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon\nYou can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog\nSubscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms:➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart\nGLOBAL EV SALES HIT 1.6 MILLION IN APRIL https://evne.ws/4twOvRm\nELECTRIC GOLF SLIPS TO DECADE'S END https://evne.ws/4tzEcfk\nHOUSE BILL SEEKS PERMANENT BAN ON CHINESE CARS https://evne.ws/4ukYf2n\nJAGUAR NAMES FIRST EV TYPE 01 https://evne.ws/4dpXBcK\nFORD STARTS STATIONARY BATTERY BUSINESS https://evne.ws/43beanP\nAPTERA BUILDS FIVE VALIDATION VEHICLES https://evne.ws/4wuoEMw\nFILOSA: CHINESE OEMS FACE US DELAY https://evne.ws/4dl1Sy2\nANDROID AUTO STRETCHES TO FIT ANY SCREEN https://evne.ws/4diE4fD\nCATL ADDS 5 GWH MODULE LINE IN DEBRECEN https://evne.ws/4eLeGAi\nJEEP AVENGER ELECTRIC JOINS UK GRANT SCHEME https://evne.ws/3R7gjhO\nTESLA ADDS REMOTE METER FOR HOME CHARGING https://evne.ws/4dJ0C9a\nPREMIER TAKES JCB ELECTRIC FLEET PAST 100 https://evne.ws/48YQLJO\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":22.0,"endTime":28.0,"type":"concept","title":"oil shock","url":"/glossary/oil-shock","quote":"today's podcast talks about the oil shock lifting EV exports the Audi e7x pre sales are open","canonicalId":"concept:oil-shock","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An “oil shock” refers to a sudden disruption that drives up oil prices, which then raises gasoline and diesel costs. 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The host is questioning whether the war is indirectly pushing EV sales by raising fuel prices."}},{"startTime":173.4,"endTime":178.3,"type":"term","title":"50 tariff","url":"/glossary/50-tariff","quote":"ahead of a new 50 tariff on imports","canonicalId":"term:50-tariff","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A tariff is a tax on imported goods, and a 50% tariff is a very large import tax. When applied to EVs, it can significantly change the final price, demand, and which suppliers can profitably sell in that market.","simplifiedExplanation":"A tariff is a tax on imported products. 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They’re adjusting timelines and strategy because competition—especially from Chinese EV makers—is getting tougher."}},{"startTime":255.1,"endTime":280.2,"type":"term","title":"SSP platform","url":"/glossary/ssp-platform","quote":"it's meant to be sitting on the ssp platform ... first ssp vehicles will launch in 2028","canonicalId":"term:ssp-platform","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"SSP platform is Volkswagen Group’s EV vehicle architecture plan, used as the basis for future electric models. The segment highlights that SSP vehicle launches are being pushed, with first vehicles planned for 2028 and premium brands going first.","simplifiedExplanation":"SSP is Volkswagen’s planned EV “base platform” for future electric cars. They’re saying the first cars built on it won’t arrive until 2028."}},{"startTime":265.7,"endTime":271.9,"type":"term","title":"800 volt architecture","url":"/glossary/800-volt-architecture","quote":"800 volt architecture advanced battery technology new software uh the software designed with rivian","canonicalId":"term:800-volt-architecture","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"800 volt architecture is an EV electrical system design that uses a higher-voltage battery/inverter setup. Higher voltage can enable faster charging and more efficient power delivery than lower-voltage designs, assuming the car and charging network support it.","simplifiedExplanation":"800-volt architecture is an EV design that can help the car charge faster. It uses higher electrical voltage so the charging system can move more energy efficiently."}},{"startTime":271.9,"endTime":280.2,"type":"brand","title":"Rivian","url":"/glossary/rivian","quote":"new software uh the software designed with rivian","canonicalId":"brand:rivian","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Rivian is an EV brand, and here it’s referenced as a software partner for Volkswagen’s next EV generation. That implies collaboration on the vehicle’s software stack, which can affect user experience and vehicle functions.","simplifiedExplanation":"Rivian is an EV company. 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The segment says Porsche will get the new EV platform first before the main Volkswagen brand."}},{"startTime":294.3,"endTime":299.9,"type":"term","title":"margins","url":"/glossary/margins","quote":"volkswagen needs scale to achieve margins on its platforms","canonicalId":"term:margins","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Margins are the profit a company keeps after covering costs, often expressed as a percentage. The segment says Volkswagen needs scale to achieve margins on its platforms, meaning higher production volumes are required to make the EV program profitable.","simplifiedExplanation":"Margins are how much profit is left after expenses. 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Volkswagen is saying they need enough production volume to make the EV platform plan profitable, and Chinese competition is changing the math."}},{"startTime":306.12,"endTime":312.0,"type":"concept","title":"price parity","url":"/glossary/price-parity","quote":"the group ceo oliver bloom previously said the ssp platform will deliver price parity between anything gas guzzling or electric moving","canonicalId":"concept:price-parity","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Price parity” means electric vehicles are expected to cost about the same as comparable gas cars. In EV discussions, it usually refers to the total purchase price (and sometimes incentives) becoming competitive enough that buyers don’t feel forced to choose EVs only for savings or mandates.","simplifiedExplanation":"Price parity just means EVs are expected to be priced similarly to gas cars. 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Connected cars use internet and communication features, and the bill would restrict certain imported vehicles."}},{"startTime":346.1,"endTime":353.0,"type":"term","title":"connected systems","url":"/glossary/connected-systems","quote":"compliance and enforcement mechanisms under the bill passenger cars from a car maker in china that anything came through that country in terms of the connected systems in that car which is basically all e v's","canonicalId":"term:connected-systems","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Connected systems” refers to the electronics and software in a modern car that enable communication—such as telematics, over-the-air updates, and vehicle-to-network data sharing. The segment treats these connected parts as a key reason the bill would restrict certain vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"Connected systems are the car’s internet/communication features. They let the car send data, receive updates, and use online services."}},{"startTime":390.8,"endTime":404.0,"type":"brand","title":"Lucid","url":"/glossary/lucid","quote":"the teslas the rivians and lucid can we even call them startups anymore","canonicalId":"brand:lucid","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Lucid is an EV brand known for building premium electric vehicles and competing on range and efficiency. In the segment, it’s grouped with Tesla and Rivian as EV startups that are already performing well.","simplifiedExplanation":"Lucid is an electric-car brand. 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That’s why it’s mentioned alongside partnerships and battery manufacturing plans.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford F-150 Lightning is a pickup truck that runs on electricity instead of gasoline. It uses a large battery pack, and the type of battery cells matters because it can change cost and how the truck performs. That’s why battery supply and manufacturing details come up in EV news.","imageAttribution":"Kevauto (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":526.9,"endTime":533.3,"type":"company","title":"SK on","url":"/glossary/skon","quote":"uh they were going to make high nickel packs for the f150 lightnings and more with sk on but those two companies split","canonicalId":"company:sk-on","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"SK on is a battery company involved in supplying cells/packs for EVs. 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