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Following our coverage of CATL’s IAA 2025 announcement of the Shenxing Pro for Europe, we had a chance to chat with other CATL engineers on the company’s stand before exploring the rest of IAA. Today, we’re diving into a dual-battery chemistry system designed to give automakers—and their customers—the freedom to mix and match battery chemistries in a single EV, reducing overall cost without compromising performance, capabilities, or lifespan. While CATL isn’t the only company working on this tech, it’s the first time we’ve been able to see one up close—so of course, we had to ask plenty of questions.

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At the start of the month, we were lucky enough to spend a day at IAA in Munich, We got to see a slew of new EVs coming to market in Europe - and, of course, examine some of the cars that won't be making the jump over the Atlantic to North America.

Today, we're checking out Volkswagen's three newest EVs - the Volkswagen ID. Polo, Polo GTi, and Volkswagen ID. Cross Concept. While we didn't get a chance to look inside, or indeed spend exclusive time with them, here's what we thought first-hand of Volkswagen's stand, its new models, and its promises for the future of EVs.

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💬 What did you make of Volkswagen's newest EVs? Did we miss coverage of something you wanted us to cover? And will you be tempted to buy any of these new models if they come to a dealership near you?

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Following our coverage of the official reveal of CATL's latest battery technology—the LFP-based Shenxing Pro in Munich—we had the chance to speak directly with one of the engineers behind the battery. Here’s what we learned about the cell design, the intended benefits, and what’s next for ultra-fast charging and ultra-long-life batteries in Europe.

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Transport Evolved was invited by CATL to attend the reveal of the Shenxing Pro battery at IAA Mobility 2025. CATL reimbursed our travel, meals, and accommodation to enable us to bring you this first-person report. YouTube requires this video be marked as "sponsored" due to our reimbursement arrangement. However, while a representative from CATL was allowed to view the video prior to publishing to verify quoted figures, Transport Evolved retained full editorial and final production control.

As the world's largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) battery packs now power one in every three electric vehicles. To help maintain its market-leading position, CATL is innovating new EV battery packs at an astonishing pace.

Six months ago, at CATL Tech Day 2025, it unveiled the Shenxing 2 Superfast Charging Battery, an LFP pack capable of a 12C charge rate. Now, it’s back with a new battery: the Shenxing Pro.

We were lucky enough to be invited to see the reveal event firsthand at IAA 2025 in Munich last week. Here’s what we learned.

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As we head into the second half of September, Nikki - fresh from the IAA in Munich - is proudly giving you a 'filler' episode, where she explains what's been going on with her project bike, gives a brief update on the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Ford F-150 Lightning, addresses increased threats made against the team, and discusses the latest version of her Local_fcsp integration for Home Assistant!

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💬 Do you like the ideas Nikki has for her fleet? Are you going to try out local-fcsp? And if you have an EV, what mods are you planning?

Zinc batteries are one part of the future of energy storage, and a recent study gave us a huge gain in our understanding of how they should be charged, and how they should be manufactured to make their lives vastly longer.

So what did the study show, what does this mean for energy storage, and can Kate make a battery from a lemon? Let's find out.

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💬 Do you think an entirely renewable grid is possible? Are Zinc batteries going to be a part of that?

We’d love to hear what your thoughts!

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Over the past 15 or so years, Kate's had a few bikes. Literally a few. Two of them have been review bikes that she's had on long-term review, and one is a smidge older.

Today she talks us through how the bikes have stood up to her use, how they're performing a few years since we first got them for review, and she also introduces her other bike. The one that everyone keeps asking about.

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💬 What do YOU look for in a bike or ebike? Does it matter if parts are available? What have your experiences with micro mobility and ebikes been?

We’d love to hear what your thoughts!

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Last week on TEN News Roundup, Nikki mentioned a proposed rule change in Oregon that could require EV owners to pay a per-mile tax instead of relying on traditional fuel taxes.

The details aren’t final yet — mileage could be tracked or self-reported — but for someone driving 20,000 miles a year, it could mean an extra $400 in road charges.

With Oregon set to become the second U.S. state to move forward, we’re curious what you think:

👉 Would you welcome this where you live?

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Being a prepared driver isn’t just about peace of mind – it can also save you money when life throws you a curveball. From flat tires to unexpected delays, having a “just in case” kit in your car can make all the difference.

In this week’s Sunday Musing, Nikki wants to know: what do you always keep in your vehicle for those unexpected moments?

Share your go-to “just in case” items in the comments below – and maybe pick up a few new ideas from the community along the way!

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A few weeks after the wooden power pole outside Nikki’s home was replaced with a metal one, the displaced wasps that once lived at the top have been hunting for new digs. Unfortunately, they’ve chosen some less-than-ideal spots — the pump house and the chicken coop. In this week’s Chicken & Garden update, Nikki and the flock deal with some very buzzy new neighbors.

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