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It seems like we can’t go a day without a news outlet claiming the next EV battery will have magical technology with unbelievable range and almost instant charging.  I see it all the time and it’s hard to filter out the realistic innovations from all the noise. So I set out over the weekend to update myself on the current state of emerging battery technologies and it ended up as a nice little podcast script, which can be today’s bonus show. The global electric vehicle battery landscape in 2025 is currently dominated by lithium-ion technology, which has achieved unprecedented scale, cost reductions, and manufacturing concentration that will define the industry for the short to medium term future. As the foundation for modern electric cars, these batteries have reached a critical inflection point where mass-market adoption accelerates while new technologies beckon. Just a reminder our bonus shows are exclusively for our Patreon supporters. For the first 7 days, only Patreon insiders get early access, their name on the list of legends for Executive Producers and above, and the power to shape future shows. If being in the know and recognised as a supporter sounds like you, join us now at patreon.com/evnewsdaily and become part of something special. ➤ WHERE ARE WE TODAY?  ➤ CHEMISTRY WARS: NMC VERSUS LFP ➤ CHINESE MANUFACTURING DOMINANCE ➤ SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES AND GEOPOLITICS ➤ FUTURE TECH 1 - SOLID-STATE BATTERIES ➤ FUTURE TECH 2 - SILICON ANODE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES ➤ FUTURE TECH 3 -  SODIUM-ION BATTERIES ➤ FUTURE TECH 4 - LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERIES ➤ FUTURE TECH 5 - LITHIUM-AIR BATTERIES ➤ CONCLUSION

Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe 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 SODIUM‑ION BATTERIES NEAR LARGE‑SCALE COMMERCIALISATION http://bit.ly/42Xou36 ZEEKR LAUNCHES "SEEK MORE" CAMPAIGN http://bit.ly/42XodNC MG4 EV URBAN APPROVED FOR AUSTRALIA http://bit.ly/4nxitmj GM DONATES 59 BRIGHTDROP VANS TO RED CROSS http://bit.ly/3Wgur7B BYD FORECASTS EXPORTS AT 20% OF SALES http://bit.ly/3WoYcDb CHARGETRIP INTEGRATES WITH OCTOPUS ELECTROVERSE http://bit.ly/3VLElOn CHINA'S ROLE IN RARE-EARTH SUPPLY http://bloom.bg/3VLWMCK

It's EV News Briefly for Sunday 28 September 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily SODIUM‑ION BATTERIES NEAR LARGE‑SCALE COMMERCIALISATION http://bit.ly/42Xou36 ZEEKR LAUNCHES "SEEK MORE" CAMPAIGN http://bit.ly/42XodNC MG4 EV URBAN APPROVED FOR AUSTRALIA http://bit.ly/4nxitmj GM DONATES 59 BRIGHTDROP VANS TO RED CROSS http://bit.ly/3Wgur7B BYD FORECASTS EXPORTS AT 20% OF SALES http://bit.ly/3WoYcDb CHARGETRIP INTEGRATES WITH OCTOPUS ELECTROVERSE http://bit.ly/3VLElOn CHINA'S ROLE IN RARE-EARTH SUPPLY http://bloom.bg/3VLWMCK SODIUM‑ION BATTERIES NEAR LARGE‑SCALE COMMERCIALISATION   Sodium-ion batteries are rapidly advancing from pilots toward commercial adoption, offering exceptional low-temperature performance, faster charging, and improved sustainability for heavy-duty and automotive use. Major players like CATL have already launched mass-produced compliant batteries and vehicle makers such as JAC have delivered volume production EVs with sodium cells, signaling a promising new era for affordable, eco-friendly energy storage. ZEEKR LAUNCHES "SEEK MORE" CAMPAIGN   Zeekr’s “Seek More” European brand campaign introduces cutting-edge EVs with ultra-fast charging and innovative design, targeting growth in new markets despite tariff headwinds. With more than 520,000 vehicles delivered and expansion plans underway, Zeekr’s proprietary 800V–900V tech and comprehensive charging ecosystem position it for international leadership. MG4 EV URBAN APPROVED FOR AUSTRALIA   MG has secured approval to launch the MG4 EV Urban in Australia, featuring a choice of efficient battery sizes and advanced LFP or semi-solid-state chemistries for superior range in all climates. The Chinese-market Anxin Edition’s affordable semi-solid-state technology and strong local sales illustrate MG’s successful expansion as a value leader in EVs. GM DONATES 59 BRIGHTDROP VANS TO RED CROSS   GM’s donation of 59 all-electric BrightDrop vans to the Red Cross strengthens disaster response, providing emission-free, long-range support for communities in need. This initiative reflects GM’s long-term commitment to social responsibility and electrification’s contribution to humanitarian efforts. BYD FORECASTS EXPORTS AT 20% OF SALES   BYD projects that one out of every five vehicles sold in 2025 will go to export markets, doubling its international reach thanks to expanded shipping capacity and a growing global lineup. The focus on bringing all China-developed models to new markets underlines BYD’s ambition to become a truly global EV manufacturer. CHARGETRIP INTEGRATES WITH OCTOPUS ELECTROVERSE   Chargetrip’s partnership with Octopus Electroverse streamlines EV travel across Europe by embedding advanced route planning and making 1.1 million public chargers accessibly through one app. The integration offers users cleaner, more affordable charging while major automakers leverage the tech for improved customer experiences. CHINA'S ROLE IN RARE-EARTH SUPPLY   China continues to be the world leader in rare-earth magnet production for EVs, offering unmatched technical expertise and cost advantages, while new facilities like Neo’s in Estonia bolster European supply security. The evolving global rare earths landscape is fostering cooperation, investment, and innovation across key regions.

Welcome back to our two-part series called Dieselgate10 – From Lies To Lithium. If you missed part 1 yesterday, we tracked what happened with defeat devices, why the world in 2015 thought diesel was the answer to tightening emissions regulations, and how Volkswagen’s redemption resolution was to pivot to electric cars. A reminder our bonus shows are exclusively for our Patreon supporters. For the first 7 days, only Patreon insiders get early access, their name on the list of legends for Executive Producers and above, and the power to shape future shows. If being in the know and recognised as a supporter sounds like you, join us now at patreon.com/evnewsdaily and become part of something special.

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Welcome back to the podcast, welcome to a bonus show, the first of a two-part documentary investigation into the effect ‘dieselgate’ had on the EV industry. On September 18, 2015, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Violation to the Volkswagen Group, a document that would detonate a crisis of unprecedented scale in the global automotive industry. The allegation was simple yet devastating: the German automotive giant had deliberately programmed its "Clean Diesel" vehicles with sophisticated software to cheat on emissions tests. This was not a technical miscalculation or a minor compliance issue; it was a conscious, years-long deception. The event, which quickly became known as 'Dieselgate', publicly shattered a multi-billion-dollar corporate strategy built on the promise of environmentally friendly diesel technology. A reminder our bonus shows are exclusively for our Patreon supporters. For the first 7 days, only Patreon insiders get early access, their name on the list of legends for Executive Producers and above, and the power to shape future shows. If being in the know and recognised as a supporter sounds like you, join us now at patreon.com/evnewsdaily and become part of something special.

Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe 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 VOLVO XC70: SMA-PLATFORM PLUG-IN SUV https://bit.ly/4nULubb BYD ADDS QIN PLUS VARIANTS, LOWERS PRICES https://bit.ly/42LSfnv DONGFENG AND HUAWEI EXPAND EV PARTNERSHIP https://bit.ly/3Wby9zk LI AUTO LAUNCHES LI I6 ELECTRIC SUV https://bit.ly/46XMZj5 MAZDA EZ-60 MID-SIZE SUV LAUNCH https://bit.ly/48HMHOy XIAOMI OPENS EV R&D CENTER IN GERMANY https://bit.ly/4mW9EkV XPENG EXPANDS INTO SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA https://bit.ly/3KsfkVX XPENG P7 HITS 10,000 UNITS, SPECS AND PRICING https://bit.ly/4nopyp5

Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe 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 VOLVO BZR COACH CHASSIS REVEALED WITH 720 KWH BATTERY https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/volvo-unveils-electric-coach-chassis-with-700-km-range/ MERCEDES‑BENZ VITORIA FACTORY BEGINS VLE PRE‑SERIES PRODUCTION https://media.mercedes-benz.com/article/ed72da54-3124-4bac-965d-cb93cb76563b NEW 24M ELECTRODE-TO-PACK TECH INCREASES BATTERY ENERGY DENSITY https://www.electrichybridvehicletechnology.com/news/new-battery-packaging-approach-could-extend-ev-range-by-50.html IRON-DOPED HALIDE HAILED FOR SOLID-STATE BATTERIES https://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-pure-lithium-recovery-batteries BP PULSE AND MOTO ROLLING OUT TRUCK CHARGING HUBS https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/24/bp-pulse-and-moto-to-roll-out-electric-truck-charging-on-uk-motorways/ UK EV DRIVERS MISSING £168.2M IN SAVINGS https://www.energylivenews.com/2025/09/24/ev-drivers-missing-out-on-168-million-by-not-switching-to-smart-tariffs/ OVO LAUNCHES CHARGE ANYTIME EV PLANS IN THE UK https://www.energylivenews.com/2025/09/25/ovo-launches-uks-first-ev-charging-subscription/ AUGUST 2025 SEES EUROPE EV REGISTRATION RISE 30.2% https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/european-ev-registrations-rise-by-30-per-cent/ MERCEDES TO BUY STAKE IN QIANLI https://motorillustrated.com/mercedes-benz-to-strengthen-geely-partnership-via-investment-in-autonomous-driving-company-qianli/163346/ MERCEDES C‑CLASS ELECTRIC PROTOTYPE SPOTTED https://insideevs.com/news/773307/mercedes-c-class-ev-eq-spy-shots/ SUNRUN AND BGE LAUNCH V2G PILOT PROGRAM https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/09/sunrun-deploys-1st-residential-vehicle-to-grid-plant-in-the-us/ VOLKSWAGEN JOINS IEA TASK 53 PROGRAM https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/volkswagen-joins-task-53-programme-for-bidirectional-charging/ AMPERÉ’S CLÉON PLANT REACHES ONE MILLION POWERTRAINS https://electriccarsreport.com/2025/09/amperes-cleon-plant-produces-its-1000000th-electric-motor/