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Volvo is making major upgrades to the EX90 for its second model year with an 800V electrical architecture and new dual Nvidia Orin core computer

Stellantis has developed a new Intelligent Battery Integrated System that replaces the discrete power electronics module with inverters installed at the battery module level

Automakers are slowly realizing that touch interfaces for many controls simply don't work well and they are going back to physical controls most used functions

The Toyota Research Institute led by Dr Gill Pratt has found that subtle nudges to drivers can lead to behavioral changes that result in reduced emissions

Automakers are hiding price increases in their destination fees https://www.telemetryagency.com/post/vehicle-affordability-gets-worse-with-hidden-price-increases

Nissan has launched an all-new 2026 Leaf EV that brings a 303 mile range with a starting price of just over $31,000 delivered even without tax incentives.

Stellantis has cancelled plans to build a full battery electric version of the Ram 1500 pickup truck, but will proceed with the extended range EV variant

Mercedes-Benz has driven an EQS sedan with a prototype solid state battery from Factorial Energy 749 miles on a single charge

The federal imigration raid last week on a Hyundai-LG Energy Solution battery plant in Georgia could make companies reconsider investing in the US

US EV sales remain robust as consumers try to purchase ahead of the end of federal tax credits, but Tesla's share has dipped to its lowest level in 8 years

Ahead of next week's IAA Mobility Show in Munich, BMW has officially launched the first model from its new Neue Klasse EV architecture, the iX3

The 2026 Honda Prelude is arriving late this year as a two-door hatchback sport coupe based on the Civic hybrid but using suspension and brakes from the high-performance Type R

Despite the challenges of lack of hydrogen fueling infrastructure, BMW still has plans for a commercial launch of a fuel cell powered iX5 in 2028

Tariffs are taking a toll on pricing and availability of more affordable models increasing since they went into effect earlier this year. 

Chargepoint has announced a DC charging architecture that will support up to 600-kW charging for passenger vehicles and 3.7 MW for heavy duty vehicles with 30% lower cost

Stellantis has reportedly cancelled plans to launch its Level 3 AutoDrive system.

Tensor Auto appears to be a spin-off of China's AutoX and it has announced plans to sell a robocar to consumers in 2026

Jeep is finally reentering the compact/midsize crossover segment with an all-new Cherokee for 2026 that at launch will be exclusively available as a hybrid. https://www.theautopian.com/the-2026-jeep-cherokee-is-a-big-boxy-hybrid-that-promises-37-mpg/

Hertz is partnering with Amazon to sell used rental vehicles through the e-commerce giant's site

Nissan has announced pricing for the all-new 2026 Leaf EV which will start at $31,485 delivered with 303 miles of range

Lucid Motors may be running out of time

At Monterey Car Week 2025 Acura showed off a prototype of its upcoming RSX electric SUV coupe, the first product of a new in-house developed electric platform

The latest EV charging study from JD Power shows signs that charging is getting more reliable in the US although customers aren't happy with increasing prices, especially at Tesla Superchargers

Despite the poltical and economic challenges to electric vehicle adoption, there continues to be positive signs of progress. https://pitch.paren.app/v/paren---state-of-the-ev-charging-industry-report---q2-2025-25kbce/f8c544be-1db5-4c14-b27f-5a13fe7cacf3

A day after Ford announced the new production system it will implement for next-generation lower cost EVs in Louisville Kentucky, I have more thoughts