Ford has already built about 2,000 F-150 Lightnings — not far off Rivian’s total first-quarter EV production. Go to Source
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Audi’s new concept car is a self-driving ‘lounge on wheels’ for city travelers
The newest vehicle is taller than the other concepts, blurring the line of a large crossover and minivan, or “multipurpose vehicle.” Go to Source
Inside Rivian’s EV plant and CEO RJ Scaringe’s strategy for growth, lower-priced EVs and competing with Tesla
CNBC visited Rivian’s massive assembly plant in Illinois and talked with CEO R.J. Scaringe about production, parts shortages and competition. Go to Source
Jaguar Land Rover and Hitachi are backing this unique battery recycler
Ascend Elements captures battery metals and formulates them into new battery materials, rather than just recycling whole components. Go to Source
Chinese electric car company Nio hikes prices, suspends production
Chinese electric car company Nio said over the weekend it is raising prices and suspending production as the latest Covid wave added to supply chain challenges. Go to Source
Video shows what happens when a driverless car gets pulled over
A recent video shows a driverless Cruise car getting pulled over in San Francisco by police who found the vehicle didn’t have a driver. Go to Source
Jeep says its new electric Wrangler SUV concept goes 0-60 mph in 2 seconds
Jeep is a key part of growth and electrification plans for Stellantis, the parent company formed last year through the merger of Fiat Chrysler and Groupe PSA. Go to Source
Aurora and Werner Enterprises are testing self-driving tractor-trailers on a lonely Texas highway
Aurora and Werner are pilot-testing self-driving trucks on a 600 mile stretch of Texas highway. Go to Source
Chinese EV maker Nio delivers its first ET7 electric sedans
The ET7 is one of three new Nio models expected in 2022. Go to Source
The Tesla Roadster is an endangered species — meet the community keeping it alive
The Roadster was Tesla’s first car. And with only 2,450 made and an estimated 1,500 left, it’s an endangered species. A group of fans is keeping it alive. Go to Source