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- Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: Someone Has Been Munching!
Editorial Note: While Nikki refers to the truck in this video as having been totaled, there's been an 11th hour change: Ortegas will in fact live! - Video incoming next week.
The weather has been a mix of warm and blustery this week, but Nikki has had a surprise visitor this week in the garden that's taken a shining to one of her apple trees...
Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a few hours to watch our livestream from earlier this year. It shares some things that we can all do to resist peacefully, smartly, and keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.https://youtube.com/live/OxKt_APYQug
About The Chicken and Garden Updates:
These informal, unscripted vlog-style videos are a chance for the team to share some of the fun things happening in their respective gardens - and are filmed without a teleprompter in a single take.Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield.
Camera, Editor, Colorist: Vi HortonArt and Animation: Erin CarlieProducer: Nikki Gordon-BloomfieldMusic supplied through Artlist.ioΒ© Transport Evolved LLC, 2026Support the Channel
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In February, a minor rear-end collision on our way to film at Aptera left Nikki's personal (and therefore Transport Evolved's) 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning β Ortegas β with a small hairline crack in the rear bumper bracket. The truck drove fine, and while we sustained some soft tissue damage (mainly whiplash) we were able to drive Ortegas back to Oregon.
When we got back, we took Ortegas to a local repair place attached to our local Ford dealership. They spent 60 seconds under the truck and claimed it was fine.
Three months later, we discovered a crack just where we'd been told by cops at the scene they thought might be a hairline fracture. It had got larger.
We went to a different local repair shop (recommended by another local Ford dealership) and Nikki's insurance company approved the repair. Now, one month later, the shop says the part doesn't fit and they can't find a part that does β while simultaneously stating there's no official repair procedure for this repair on the Lightning. And our insurance company? They want to write the truck off, leaving us with loan payments and a fight over what is otherwise a perfectly functional truck.
Worse still, salvage rules in Oregon would mandate a salvage title if we were to buy the truck back β meaning we'd lose all warranty coverage on a truck with only 22,000 miles on it. For the reduced retail value and the risk of losing every warranty, we're simply not comfortable with that.
So today, Nikki shares the full story β from the accident to the insurance battle β and asks for your help. If you know anything about F-150 Lightning repair procedures, parts sourcing, or Oregon insurance law, please leave it in the comments below. And no, just getting someone to weld the bracket up is no longer an option the insurance company will accept.
β±οΈ Chapter Breakdown:
0:00 β A ball, a dog, and a missing truck
1:41 β From Adira Tal to Ortegas: our Lightning history4:25 β Half paid off. Then this happened.5:29 β "No damage." (They were wrong.)6:57 β One month. No truck. No answers.8:13 β The part that "doesn't fit"9:39 β Fighting back (while exhausted)12:50 β What comes next?17:40 β "Economical with the truth"20:48 β Thank you and goodbye!π₯ Todayβs Sponsors
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Color: Vi HortonArt & Animation : Erin CarlieProducer: Nikki Gordon-BloomfieldMusic: via Artlist.io23 min - TEN 583 | US EV Tax & Oil Lease Sales, Xiaomi YU7 Record, What Canadians Want
On this week's episode of TEN β Transport Evolved News!
The U.S. wants to tax EV owners while setting a new $4 billion record for oil and gas lease sales; Xiaomi's YU7 GT breaks the NΓΌrburgring SUV record; and 55% of Canadians say they'd buy a Chinese EV.
Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/05/23/ten-583-us-ev-tax-oil-lease-sales-xiaomi-yu7-record-what-canadians-want/
π₯ Today's Sponsors
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00:00 - Intro & sponsors
00:34 - Welcome00:45 - IEA: EV sales hit 20M in 2025; wind & solar beat gas globally in April01:49 - Ford promises five new models for Europe, including an electrified Bronco02:42 - GM batches Bolt EV production to cut costs; Costco discount available03:49 - US lawmakers propose $130/year EV tax04:57 - U.S. auctions $4B in federal oil & gas rights; European far-right blocks renewables; North Carolina moves to preserve coal & gas06:03 - TotalEnergies deal: justification came after the decision, report alleges07:26 - Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI revealed08:29 - Ε koda Epiq revealed09:52 - Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door CoupΓ© revealed11:14 - Xiaomi YU7 GT breaks NΓΌrburgring SUV record; YU7 Standard launched12:29 - Sponsor: CCAN Action Fund13:43 - VW halves production lines at Zwickau and Emden14:10 - Volvo confirms affordable US EV to replace EX3014:22 - BYD completes 2,700-mile trip on new flash charging14:35 - Mexico unveils Olinia EV ahead of World Cup14:49 - Honda & LG Energy partner on e-scooter battery swapping in Vietnam15:01 - Stellantis & Dongfeng expand partnership; form European JV15:19 - Gotion gets β¬92M for battery projects in Spain15:31 - Xiaomi forms new motor & battery subsidiary15:46 - Nidec exits e-axle business15:59 - California launches $1B electric truck rebate program16:11 - Audi teases A2 e-tron16:23 - Toyota prices Hilux EV for UK16:34 - Go-Ahead London gets 13 Enviro 100 EVs for route 32216:48 - Germany opens new EV subsidy applications17:00 - Equinox EV gets Bose audio & NACS for 202717:13 - Polestar 6 development paused17:28 - Volvo EX60 order books open in North America17:40 - ChargePoint & OBE Power tackle multi-family EV charging17:53 - Kia PV5 WAV side entry launched18:12 - Subaru postpones 2028 EV plans18:24 - Stellantis to build β¬15K city EVs in Italy from 202818:36 - Volvo Penta & Aus Ships to build Australian electric ferries18:46 - XPeng begins robotaxi series production18:57 - Chery forecasts 1M overseas EV sales amid oil crisis19:12 - BMW & MINI get 20% off IONNA charging through September19:26 - Stellantis unveils β¬60B FaSTLane 2030 plan & STLA One architecture19:44 - Two in three Nordic new cars are now electric19:55 - Kia planning EV1 entry-level microcar from 202820:07 - Bosch wins major drivetrain order from Mercedes-Benz20:18 - Rivian R2 configurator goes live20:28 - Amazon deploys electric cargo bikes in DC20:38 - BYD delays Datang SUV launch due to demand surge20:50 - BMW electric 1 Series reportedly in development21:03 - IONNA offering 48% discount over Memorial Day weekend21:17 - Green SM to deploy 18,500 VinFast EVs in the Philippines21:29 - Pod Point acquires EO Charging21:39 - Einride & EASE Logistics deploy autonomous electric trucks in Ohio21:49 - SBRS launches 500 kW truck charging for Europe21:59 - Xiaomi reportedly planning Sky Nomad EREV sub-brand22:11 - SVolt to mass-produce semi-solid-state batteries from September22:25 - Peugeot e408 orders open in UK22:35 - Fraunhofer: vehicle solar panels can make cars 55% self-powered22:48 - Aptera details Greenlight production validation platform23:02 - Texas Cybertruck owner jailed after testing Musk's boat claims24:42 - EV consideration up, but range expectations still unrealistic25:48 - 55%+ of Canadians would buy a Chinese EV, survey finds27:08 - Closing sponsors28:17 - Thank you & goodbyeποΈ Credits:
Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-BloomfieldCamera, Color: Vi HortonArt & Animation: Erin CarlieMusic: via Artlist.ioΒ© Transport Evolved LLC, 20260 min - Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: We *REALLY* Need More Soil!
While Nikki's plants are growing and the weather continues to warm, Nikki is starting to feel the very frustrating absence of her Ford F150 Lightning - which has been at the repair shop now for nearly 1 month. Why? She needs more soil for her potatoes!
Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a few hours to watch our livestream from earlier this year. It shares some things that we can all do to resist peacefully, smartly, and keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.https://youtube.com/live/OxKt_APYQug
About The Chicken and Garden Updates:
These informal, unscripted vlog-style videos are a chance for the team to share some of the fun things happening in their respective gardens - and are filmed without a teleprompter in a single take.Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield.
Camera, Editor, Colorist: Vi HortonArt and Animation: Erin CarlieProducer: Nikki Gordon-BloomfieldMusic supplied through Artlist.ioΒ© Transport Evolved LLC, 2026Support the Channel
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Just a day after we gave you our breakdown on the difference between the money that some politicians said couldn't possibly be spent on Biden-era, already-apportioned funds for cleaner, greener transportation and energy, while at the same time calling for more than $1.5 trillion in funds to be sent to Department of War for the current conflict in Iran, we heard about a new bill submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives that will further impact EV fans across the U.S.
Enter the 1005+ page BUILD America 250 act. Introduced last week and due to be marked up by the end of this, it proposes massive changes to existing provisions for cleaner transportation. Covering the next 5 years, it would also impose new taxes on EV and plug-in hybrid owners, ensure no further NEVI funding is provided, and make it harder for disadvantaged communities and at-risk areas from making smarter choices about their infrastructure.
So today, Nikki is joined by Ben Prochazka, Executive Director of the Electrification Coalition, to break down what's actually in it and what you can do about it.
Show notes, links and transcription at:
β±οΈ Episode Timeline
00:00 - Introduction
02:22 - What We're Covering Today04:30 - Who Are The Electrification Coalition?07:02 - Politics Are Important!08:31 - BUILD America 250 Act: Red Flags11:37 - The Impacts on EV Drivers13:01 - Increasing Fees β And Plug-In Hybrids Too14:32 - Gas Taxes Haven't Changed For Decades15:13 - Other Key Provisions For EV Owners16:16 - Impacts on Class 8 Big Rig EVs18:07 - It's a Bipartisan Issue19:03 - Support The Channel!20:42 - Changes to Bus Programs26:34 - What Can YOU Do To Get Involved?28:39 - Thanks and Goodbye!π₯ Todayβs Sponsors
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Color: Vi HortonArt & Animation : Erin CarlieProducer: Nikki Gordon-BloomfieldMusic: via Artlist.io31 min - Politicians Said EVs Were Too Expensive - So... What About War?
For years, politicians β mostly on the conservative side of the political spectrum β have railed against EVs, calling them everything from "handouts for the rich" to outright scams. Under President Donald Trump, Republican lawmakers successfully repealed the majority of policies encouraging Americans to switch to electric vehicles, along with investments in renewable energy and improved air quality. Too expensive, they said. Too much of a burden on the taxpayer.
And yet.
The U.S. is now waging an as-yet-unsanctioned war in Iran alongside Israel β one that has already cost taxpayers billions of dollars, sent fuel prices surging 50% at the pump, and pushed inflation to its highest point in years. Meanwhile, the fossil fuel industry is posting record profits on the back of the very conflict causing that pain.
So today, we're asking the uncomfortable questions: just how much will this war cost? How does that compare to the cancelled incentives and programs that would have helped β not hindered β lifespans, air quality, and energy security? And who, exactly, is benefiting from all of this?
We have receipts. And some cold, hard facts. And we are not here to condone anyone's actions β just to follow the money.
Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/05/18/politicians-said-evs-were-too-expensive-so-what-about-war/
β±οΈ Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
01:47 Now Classified04:51 What This Video Is About08:04 Some History Into EV Incentives09:41 After President Bush β Into President Obama09:55 Trump the First Time Around Ragedβ¦ But Did Little About It10:19 President Biden13:10 $190 Billion Is Large β But Some Context Is Required14:15 A Reminder About Nikki's Recent Agrivoltaics Video!14:25 Investments Are Stabilizing15:32 Where We Were Expected to Be Prior to 202417:56 Health Benefits19:20 Energy Independence22:40 A Rough Tally Thus Farβ¦23:49 Support the Channel!24:26 We're Halfway Through β So Let's Get to the War in Iran25:35 We Do Not Condone Either Side's Actions26:39 President Trump Made Things Worse in His First Term28:21 Rough Figures β But Nothing Concrete29:16 A Massive Budget Request30:55 "Scholarly Estimates"32:01 Global Effects32:42 There Are Other Factors Too34:20 You're Probably Exhausted35:23 And That's Before We Even Discuss the Fossil Fuel Industryβ¦37:53 Just Imagine Where We Might Otherwise Have Been?39:23 There Are Better Ways of Dealing With Iran40:07 Get Involved40:51 Thanks, and Goodbye!π₯ Todayβs Sponsors
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Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Color: Vi HortonArt & Animation : Erin CarlieProducer: Nikki Gordon-BloomfieldMusic: via Artlist.io43 min - TEN 582 | ID. Buzz Returns To US For '27, Honda's Historic Loss, Around The World in 80 Charges
On this week's show: VW confirms the ID. Buzz is returning to the U.S. for the 2027 model year, Honda posts historic first loss since becoming publicly traded, blaming EVs, and the Elektrotrucker plans to travel around the world in 80 charges!
These stories and more, on the show!
Show notes, links and script at: https://www.transportevolved.com/2026/05/16/ten-582-id-buzz-returns-to-us-for-27-hondas-historic-loss-around-the-world-in-80-charges/
π₯ Today's Sponsorsπ± Electric Vehicle Association - https://www.myeva.orgπ Win an EV with CCAN Action Fund! - https://bit.ly/transportevolvedEVraffle(Vehicle manufacturers are not participants in or sponsors of this raffle. See Official Rules. Void where prohibited)β‘ EnergySage - https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262β Get Involved π³οΈ https://indivisible.org/town-hall-resourcesβ€οΈ Support the Showπ° https://www.transportevolved.comπ₯ https://www.patreon.com/transportevolvedβ https://ko-fi.com/transportevolvedπΊ https://www.youtube.com/transportevolvedπ https://www.redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd/ποΈ https://amzn.to/40xOyjmβΏ 1QRZRGCCXUKPDZ2DZ9KX9JYJXMZDYHYGFZ0MN4WHπ¬ Join the Conversationπ https://mastodon.transportevolved.com/@showπ¬ https://fluxer.gg/mcj8aehgπ¬ https://discord.gg/9WAjfQnπ https://bsky.app/profile/transportevolved.bsky.socialπ Subscribe to our 2nd channel - https://www.youtube.com/transportevolvedtake2β±οΈ Episode Timeline:
00:00 - Intro & Sponsors00:33 - Welcome00:44 - We Are Now *********01:00 - Honda posts first ever loss, blames EVs01:48 - Spark EUV is Brazil's best-selling EV SUV02:41 - ID. Buzz confirmed for 2027 in North America03:49 - 93% of electric truck operators satisfied04:39 - PHEVs have more varied battery health than BEVs05:37 - AI charging could extend battery life 23%06:36 - Ford launches grid storage subsidiary07:38 - Data centers cut power to Lake Tahoe homes08:48 - Amazon stops selling overpowered e-bikes in CA09:57 - Cadillac EV owners unlikely to return to ICE10:58 - Sponsor: CCAN Action Fund12:13 - Mercedes-Benz CLA EV recalled for seatbelt issue12:32 - New Flyer XE40 recalled for speedometer issue12:42 - Tesla recalled for rear-view camera issue12:57 - Waymo recall over flooded road incident13:15 - Opel C-Segment SUV confirmed with Leapmotor13:33 - Traton raises β¬850M for electric trucks13:44 - Hyundai Mobis 160 kW Power Electric System13:57 - Switzerland enables shared HGV depot charging14:12 - Lotus abandons all-electric plans14:22 - CAM: Geely, VW, BYD lead EV innovation14:35 - Opel Corsa GSE hot hatch revealed14:48 - Hunan Yuneng plans β¬800M cathode plant in Spain15:00 - Rivian launches Hey Rivian voice assistant15:14 - BYD Yuan Plus heading to Europe as Atto 515:26 - UK removes red tape for electric vans15:37 - Scania debuts electric concrete mixer15:46 - FastNed opens new bond subscription15:56 - Renault 4 JP4x4 concept at French Open16:07 - Blink and eMobi partner for plug and charge16:18 - Tesla Supercharger virtual queue launches16:28 - Jaguar names production car Type 0116:41 - Mazda delays US EV plans to end of decade16:55 - Chinese EVs now arriving in Canada17:12 - Humble debuts autonomous electric truck17:24 - SEG Solar announces 4 GW Texas factory17:34 - Jeep Avenger eligible for UK EV grant17:46 - India approves 4,900 EV chargers via PM E-Drive18:00 - CATL begins module production in Debrecen18:10 - BYD 500th electric bus enters service in Japan18:20 - MG opens pre-orders for semi-solid-state MG4X18:33 - RoB@t2Cell battery recycling project launches18:47 - VW ID Polo GTI debuts; Golf EV delayed19:02 - Porsche closes Cellforce, cancels eBike plans19:13 - First Bus sets up UK's first V2G bus trial19:26 - Renault 4 gets canvas roof option19:38 - ORA5 production starts in Thailand19:47 - Nuro gets California robotaxi permit19:58 - E.ON to acquire OVO pending approval20:09 - Morrow Batteries files for insolvency20:20 - Source EV selects new maintenance partners20:29 - Kia PV5 heads to Japan20:40 - Toyota and Hyroad partner on hydrogen trucks20:50 - Cadillac Lyriq now available as a hearse21:01 - Mahindra adds six new EVs, boosts production 50%21:11 - Toyota BZ4X Touring launches in Europe21:23 - SINTEF and Vard develop inductive ship charging21:31 - Malaysia changes CBU EV policy for domestic EVs21:41 - Uganda to phase out ICE public transit by 203021:52 - Polestar: record Q1 sales, widening losses22:05 - Mercedes-Benz launches electric refuse trucks22:15 - Greek PPC expands EV charging in Greece & Romania22:29 - Sponsor: Supporting TEN23:05 - Sponsor: EnergySage23:39 - GOP rep hostile letter to 10-year-old EV fan24:41 - Elektrotrucker plans world trip in 80 charges25:43 - Closing sponsors26:48 - GoodbyeποΈ Credits:
Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-BloomfieldCamera, Color: Vi HortonArt & Animation: Erin CarlieProducer: Nikki Gordon-BloomfieldMusic: via Artlist.ioΒ© Transport Evolved LLC, 20260 min - Automakers Don't Want To Support Older EVs β Time To Roll Your Sleeves Up*
In some countries β okay, mostly the US β automakers are looking less and less interested in selling and maintaining EVs. And their dealerships? They're more interested in selling you another V8 they can make money on than an EV that'll cost you less through lower maintenance costs.
As parts become more scarce for certain EVs β like early first-generation Chevrolet Bolt EVs β there's certainly a need for owners to roll their sleeves up and get involved in their own vehicle's upkeep (that is, unless they happen to have a friendly, knowledgeable independent garage nearby). But even when you do have to take your EV to a dealer, knowing some of the common faults, problems, and quirks can save you a massive headache and maybe a large repair bill.
So today, Nikki's doing some basic maintenance on her wife's Bolt EV β as well as a more in-depth software upgrade on her Comma AI pedal interceptor β all while discussing some of the ways you can keep your EV on the road for less, gain important knowledge, and save on big bills.
β±οΈ Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
03:30 - Welcome outside04:18 - Where this Bolt currently sits05:48 - Dealerships don't want to work on cars this old...07:50 - Vi's latest woes09:21 - Know what the reservoirs do and why10:30 - Things you CAN fix and replace yourself18:31 - Yeah, Nikki has a lot of little jobs to do...19:10 - Buy an OBD II dongle!21:33 - Programming the Comma pedal26:40 - You don't necessarily need dealerships27:49 - Thanks and goodbye!π₯ Todayβs Sponsors
π± Electric Vehicle Association - https://www.myeva.orgβ‘ EnergySage - https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262β
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Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Color: Vi HortonArt & Animation : Erin CarlieProducer: Nikki Gordon-BloomfieldMusic: via Artlist.io0 min - Commuting Is Getting Expensive. Here's What You Need To Know About E-Bikes
As the war in Iran continues β and with the ceasefire looking increasingly fragile β fuel prices are squeezing commuters who don't already drive an EV. And while some countries have a ready answer in affordable public transit and walkable cities, many places β particularly outside major US metros β simply don't.
So: electric bikes. Cheaper than an EV, increasingly practical, and genuinely transformative for the right commute. In this video, we cover the basics of how e-bikes work, what the legal landscape looks like in the US and Europe, what to watch out for when buying, and how to stay safe on the road.
π Other Videos to watch:
Our video on e-Bike fires: - https://youtu.be/Mi22uMFp2rk
@SethsBikeHacks This Is The Worst Bicycle I've Ever Reviewed (The Reevo Hubless E-Bike) - https://youtu.be/AB7pBrudFbg@NotJustBikes - The Car Replacement Bicycle: - https://youtu.be/rQhzEnWCgHAβ±οΈ Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
03:33 - A note on e-Bike regulations04:11 - Early e-Bikes06:13 - A note on the high-end models and competitive sport07:15 - The type of e-Bikes10:23 - Switches etc...10:49 - Support the Channel!11:12 - But is it legal?11:41 - U.S.13:12 - European regs15:39 - U.S. - Local bans and confusing rules17:10 - Ireesponsible owners20:35 - The challenges of irresponsible riders22:20 - Safety is essential!23:14 - Follow the rules of the road!24:41 - Buy for your primary need!26:16 - Follow sizing guides28:00 - Price30:11 - Cargo bikes31:33 - Thanks, and Goodbye!π₯ Todayβs Sponsors
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Color: Vi HortonArt & Animation : Erin CarlieProducer: Nikki Gordon-BloomfieldMusic: via Artlist.io33 min - Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: We Have A New Cover!
As the temperature rises, Nikki has been continuing her planting - but she's also managed to replace her greenhouse cover AND plant it up for the growing season.
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Stay safe, stay engaged. If you can, please take a few hours to watch our livestream from earlier this year. It shares some things that we can all do to resist peacefully, smartly, and keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.https://youtube.com/live/OxKt_APYQug
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These informal, unscripted vlog-style videos are a chance for the team to share some of the fun things happening in their respective gardens - and are filmed without a teleprompter in a single take.Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield.
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