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DAILY: Rivian R2 Pricing, Ford Explorer Upgraded and Lucid Names Cosmos & Earth | 13 Mar 2026 Mar 13, 2026

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RIVIAN REVEALS R2 PRICING https://evne.ws/4cDy3Kq
FORD CUTS EXPLORER ENTRY PRICE WITH LFP BATTERY https://evne.ws/4cDy3Kq
LUCID NAMES MIDSIZE SUVS COSMOS AND EARTH https://evne.ws/3Pa2XQQ
LUCID GRAVITY ADDS CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO https://evne.ws/47tVOB6
JAECOO 8 UK SALES START IN MAY https://evne.ws/416J9QV
EU EV PRICES FALL AS SMALL CARS RETURN https://evne.ws/4sapcEY
HONDA AXES THREE US EVS https://evne.ws/3P9W16g
VOLKSWAGEN SETS ID. POLO FROM €25,000 https://evne.ws/416Un80
ENEL COMPLETES 3,730 CHARGING STATIONS https://evne.ws/4bDDSq5
ELECTREON COMPLETES INDUCTEV ACQUISITION https://evne.ws/4urNdJ7
SCANDLINES STARTS BALTIC WHALE SERVICE https://evne.ws/4baI1BO

DAILY: Renault Sets EV Roadmap For 2030, Nissan Micra and VW ID.3 Neo | 12 Mar 2026 Mar 13, 2026

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RENAULT MEGANE TO ADD RANGE-EXTENDER OPTION https://evne.ws/4s06eAN
ALPINE SETS OUT ITS ELECTRIC A110 PLAN https://evne.ws/47nO97q
MICRA 52KWH GETS FULL UK EV GRANT https://evne.ws/4sBybP7
VOLKSWAGEN REBRANDS ID.3 SUCCESSOR AS ID.3 NEO https://evne.ws/4urnfWc
VOLKSWAGEN TARGETS 50,000 JOB CUTS BY 2030 https://evne.ws/3P49pcb
KIA ENDS NIRO EV WITH HYBRID REFRESH https://evne.ws/4s6GmU0
MG OPENS UK ORDERS FOR S9 PHEV https://evne.ws/4b6yvQf
MG 4X BRINGS SEMI-SOLID BATTERY TO SUV https://evne.ws/4bn7PK0
BYD WEIGHS F1 AND LE MANS MOVE https://evne.ws/4dcb1uk

BRIEFLY: Renault’s EV Plan, Nissan, ID.3 Neo & more | 12 Mar 2026 Mar 13, 2026

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RENAULT SETS 2030 EV PLAN WITH 800V AND 466 MILE RANGE
Renault Group's futuREady strategy targets 36 new models worldwide by 2030, with 16 fully electric European launches and 100% electrified European sales. A new RGEV medium 2.0 platform with 800V architecture enables up to 466 miles of range, or 869 miles with an optional range extender.
RENAULT MEGANE TO ADD RANGE-EXTENDER OPTION
The next-generation Renault Mégane will be offered as both a fully electric and a range-extender model, with the EREV version targeting an 870-mile total range. The new platform cuts production costs by around 40% versus current EVs, and the cabin will feature a Google-co-developed software system with future AI integration for safety and driver assistance.
ALPINE SETS OUT ITS ELECTRIC A110 PLAN
The next-generation Alpine A110 will launch as a battery-electric model on the Alpine Performance Platform, using an 800V architecture, dual rear motors, and targeting over 500 bhp, a sub-1.5-tonne kerbweight, and up to 373 miles of range. Alpine is aiming for a lightweight, driver-focused character closer to the current A110 than a performance EV like the Taycan, with torque vectoring recalibrating every 10 milliseconds.
MICRA 52KWH GETS FULL UK EV GRANT
The Nissan Micra 52kWh now qualifies for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant following a switch to a Europe-sourced battery, bringing its entry price to £23,245. The entry-level 40kWh variant retains the lower £1,500 grant, with Micra pricing starting from £21,495, and first UK deliveries scheduled for April.
VOLKSWAGEN REBRANDS ID.3 SUCCESSOR AS ID.3 NEO
Volkswagen will rename the ID.3 successor the ID.3 Neo, with a world premiere set for mid-April, bringing the brand's latest software including One Pedal Driving, enhanced Travel Assist with traffic light detection, and Vehicle-to-Load capability. The same software platform will extend to upcoming smaller EVs including the ID. Polo, ID. Polo GTI, and ID. Cross.
VOLKSWAGEN TARGETS 50,000 JOB CUTS BY 2030
Volkswagen Group plans to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030, 43% more than previously disclosed, as profits hit their lowest point since the 2016 diesel scandal due to weak China demand and US tariffs. After spending roughly €12 billion on its in-house software unit CARIAD, VW has scaled back and turned to outside partners including Rivian, committing $5.8 billion to use Rivian's software stack in future EVs starting with the ID.1 in 2027.
KIA ENDS NIRO EV WITH HYBRID REFRESH
Kia has discontinued the Niro EV with the model's latest refresh, which launches only as a hybrid in South Korea. Kia CEO Jung Won-Jung confirmed the decision, stating the company now focuses its EV efforts on the dedicated EV3-through-EV9 lineup.
MG OPENS UK ORDERS FOR S9 PHEV
MG has opened UK orders for the S9 PHEV, a seven-seat SUV priced from £34,205 that offers 62 miles of electric-only range and sits in the 9% benefit-in-kind tax band. It uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a 24.7kWh battery supporting 7kW AC charging, undercutting the rival Chery Tiggo 9 by nearly £9,000.
MG 4X BRINGS SEMI-SOLID BATTERY TO SUV
SAIC has unveiled the MG 4X, an electric SUV based on the MG4 platform that features a semi-solid-state battery as standard across all trims. The battery uses manganese-based lithium-ion chemistry, reduces liquid electrolyte content to 5% for improved safety and longevity, and the MG 4X targets a CLTC range from 510 km (317 miles).
BYD WEIGHS F1 AND LE MANS MOVE
BYD is considering entering Formula 1 and the Le Mans World Endurance Championship, either by building its own team or acquiring an existing one, though no decision has been made. The move would complement BYD's performance brand Yangwang, whose U9 Xtreme recently set a production car speed record of 496.22 km/h at a German test track.

BRIEFLY: Rivian R2, Ford Explorer, Lucid Midsize EVs & more | 13 Mar 2026 Mar 13, 2026

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It's EV News Briefly for Friday 13 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

RIVIAN REVEALS R2 PRICING
The Rivian R2 launches in four trims, all sharing an 87.9 kWh usable battery, ranging from the $57,990 Performance AWD (656 hp, 330 miles) arriving this Spring to a ~$45,000 base RWD variant in late 2027 with 275+ miles of range. All trims charge 10–80% in 29 minutes via a native NACS port, with a $1,495 destination charge across the board.
FORD CUTS EXPLORER ENTRY PRICE WITH LFP BATTERY
Ford has revised its European Explorer EV with a new LFP battery pack, growing usable capacity from 52 kWh to 58 kWh and boosting WLTP range 17% to 444 km (276 miles), while a stronger APP350 motor lifts output to 140 kW and cuts the 0–100 km/h time to 8.0 seconds. The updated model starts at €39,990 in Germany and adds vehicle-to-load charging, refreshed infotainment, expanded driver assistance features, and standard one-pedal driving, though peak DC charging drops from 145 kW to 110 kW.
LUCID NAMES MIDSIZE SUVS COSMOS AND EARTH
Lucid revealed at Investor Day 2026 that its two upcoming midsize electric SUVs will be called Cosmos and Earth, targeting a ~$50,000 starting price and production before end of 2026. Both will use 800V architecture, bidirectional charging, the new in-house Atlas drive unit (23% lighter, 30% fewer parts), and Lucid claims just 69 kWh would be sufficient for 300 miles of range thanks to a 0.22 drag coefficient.
LUCID GRAVITY ADDS CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO
Lucid has rolled out an OTA update (UX 3.5) bringing wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the Gravity SUV for North American owners now, with Europe and the Middle East to follow in late March. Both systems display on the Gravity's 6K Clearview Cockpit screen, addressing one of the most requested features from Lucid customers.
JAECOO 8 UK SALES START IN MAY
The Jaecoo 8, a three-row flagship SUV, goes on sale in the UK in May priced from £45,500, using Chery's Super Hybrid System pairing a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with a three-speed auto for 422 bhp, 83 miles of electric-only range, and over 700 miles of combined range. Two trims are offered — Luxury (seven seats, £45,500) and Executive (six Nappa leather captain's chairs, £47,500) — with DC fast charging up to 40 kW for a 30–80% charge in about 20 minutes.
EU EV PRICES FALL AS SMALL CARS RETURN
Average EU electric car prices dropped €1,800 to €42,700 in 2025 — the first decline since 2020 — driven by a surge in affordable B-segment BEVs like the Citroën ë-C3 and Renault 5, whose average segment prices fell 13%. T&E expects further price pressure in 2026 as Volkswagen Group prepares a small-car family including the ID. Polo, Cupra Raval, and Skoda Epiq, all targeting around €25,000.
HONDA AXES THREE US EVS
Honda has cancelled the 0 Series SUV, 0 Series Saloon, and Acura RSX for U.S. production, warning of losses up to ¥2.5 trillion ($15.8 billion) as it reverses its EV strategy amid rollbacks of U.S. fossil fuel regulations and removal of EV incentives. CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the priority is to "stop the bleeding," with operating losses now expected up to ¥1.12 trillion in the current fiscal year; the Sony-Honda Afeela brand is unaffected.
VOLKSWAGEN SETS ID. POLO FROM €25,000
Volkswagen will world-premiere the entry-level ID. Polo next month, starting at €25,000 and marking the first ID model to carry an established VW brand name. The range spans 37 kWh LFP and 52 kWh NMC battery options with outputs from 85 kW to 166 kW, and includes an R-Line (~€35,000, ~211 hp) and a GTI variant, with up to 450 km (280 miles) of WLTP range from the larger pack.
ENEL COMPLETES 3,730 CHARGING STATIONS
Enel has finished installing 3,730 EV charging stations across five Italian regions under the first tender of Italy's PNRR recovery plan, with each station offering two points capable of up to 90 kW each. The network is accessible via Enel's app or card and integrates with around 160 mobility service providers, with a further 1,200 stations already contracted under subsequent tenders.
ELECTREON COMPLETES INDUCTEV ACQUISITION
Electreon has finalized its acquisition of U.S.-based InductEV, combining dynamic in-road wireless charging with InductEV's high-power stationary wireless charging for heavy-duty transit and freight. The merged portfolio now covers highway and urban corridor charging (LINE), burst charging at stops (DASH), depot charging (DOT), and heavy-duty freight charging (Ultra DOT).
SCANDLINES STARTS BALTIC WHALE SERVICE
Scandlines launched the Baltic Whale on 10 March 2026, claiming it as the world's largest electric freight ferry in operation at 147 metres, running the 18.5 km Rødby–Puttgarden route carrying 66 freight units. Its 10 MWh battery can fully recharge in just 12 minutes via a dedicated 50 kV / 25 MW cable, with an automated docking tower connecting in 15 seconds, while a hybrid diesel mode reduces crossing time from one hour to 45 minutes.

CHINA: NEV Exports Surge, Xiaomi Brings New SU7 Forward and Zeekr 8X PHEV | 13 Mar 2026 Mar 13, 2026

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CHINA CAR SALES SLIDE AS EXPORTS SURGE https://evne.ws/40usYwD
XIAOMI BRINGS SU7 LAUNCH INTO MARCH https://evne.ws/4sIZfMG
ZEEKR SETS 8X PHEV DEBUT FOR 16 MARCH https://evne.ws/4um2sDv
BYD SPLITS BLADE 2.0 IN TWO https://evne.ws/3Pfy6lS
NIO FLAGS 2026 COST HIT, HOLDS PRICES https://evne.ws/4rt19zS
LI AUTO PROFIT ALMOST VANISHES IN Q4 https://evne.ws/3P8nkOj
LI AUTO SETS I9 LAUNCH FOR 2026 https://evne.ws/3N0w6xl
AVATR SHOWS 06T WAGON BEFORE 2026 LAUNCH https://evne.ws/3P4Vl26
DREAME SETS 2027 SOLID-STATE BATTERY TARGET https://evne.ws/4sc8CVh

CHINA: NIO Turns A Profit, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Hood Fixed and MG4X SUV | 13 Mar 2026 Mar 12, 2026

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NIO TURNS A Q4 PROFIT https://evne.ws/4bF4vuQ
XIAOMI OFFERS SU7 ULTRA HOOD UPGRADE https://evne.ws/40rwUOS
MG 4X TURNS MG4 INTO AN SUV https://evne.ws/4sFwqjY
MG SHOWS FIRST MG 07 IMAGES https://evne.ws/3Pwf9LM
VOLKSWAGEN SHOWS ID.UNYX 08 INTERIOR https://evne.ws/46WEqoB
CATL STARTS PILOT ON SULFIDE SOLID-STATE BATTERY https://evne.ws/4lxTbnS
CALB SHOWS 60 AH SOLID-STATE BATTERY https://evne.ws/4sgzYth
BYD BRINGS FLASH CHARGING TO LINGHUI E7 https://evne.ws/4sM56AV
BYD JOINS IATF AS VOTING MEMBER https://evne.ws/3P2RjHw
LI AUTO I6 HOLDS 16,000 IN FEBRUARY https://evne.ws/4cJUWvS

DAILY: Mercedes Premium VLE Van, GM Bolt Arrives At Dealers and Porsche Adds Cayenne S EV | 11 Mar 2026 Mar 12, 2026

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MERCEDES VLE TAKES AIM AT THE PREMIUM VAN https://evne.ws/4bfEH7b
GM REVIVES BOLT, THEN SETS AN END DATE https://evne.ws/4sCH4rL
PORSCHE ADDS CAYENNE S ELECTRIC https://evne.ws/4b6eF7K
ELLI CONNECTS FIRST GRID BATTERY IN SALZGITTER https://evne.ws/3Nvl5Ek
GENESIS GV90 SPOTTED CHARGING AT SUPERCHARGER https://evne.ws/4bDZ8Mw
SLATE AUTO CHANGES CEO BEFORE TRUCK LAUNCH https://evne.ws/4uoD3c5
DACIA READIES SECOND SMALL ELECTRIC CAR https://evne.ws/4s4XrNX
IVECO PUTS WIRELESS ROAD CHARGING INTO TRAFFIC https://evne.ws/4uptB8o
BYD, CHERY AND GEELY EYE CANADA https://evne.ws/4cCtobD

BRIEFLY: Mercedes VLE, Chevy Bolt, Cayenne S & more | 11 Mar 2026 Mar 12, 2026

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It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 11 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

MERCEDES VLE TAKES AIM AT THE PREMIUM VAN
Mercedes is launching the all-electric VLE on its new VAN.EA platform to replace the V-Class, offering two battery options: an 80 kWh LFP unit charging at 300 kW and a 115 kWh NMC pack from CATL on an 800-volt system charging at up to 315 kW, with a WLTP range of around 700 km. The cabin offers up to 8 seats, a 31-inch 8K rear cinema screen, electric sliding doors, a centre-console fridge, and pricing from roughly €68,000 to €135,000 in Germany.
GM REVIVES BOLT, THEN SETS AN END DATE
GM has brought back the Chevrolet Bolt for 2027 as the cheapest EV in the US at $28,995, featuring a 65 kWh LFP battery, 210 hp, 262 miles of EPA range, and 150 kW NACS fast charging with a 10–80% time of 25 minutes. However, GM plans only one model year of production, as ending Bolt output frees its Kansas City plant to shift Equinox assembly from Mexico to the US.
PORSCHE ADDS CAYENNE S ELECTRIC
Porsche has added the 2026 Cayenne S Electric at $128,650, slotting between the 435 hp base model and the 1,139 hp Turbo with 536 hp standard and 657 hp on launch control, hitting 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds. It shares the range's 108 kWh battery and 400 kW peak DC charging, reaching 10–80% in under 16 minutes, and borrows the Turbo's direct oil-cooling system for improved thermal resilience.
ELLI CONNECTS FIRST GRID BATTERY IN SALZGITTER
Volkswagen's energy subsidiary Elli has connected its first large-scale battery storage system—a 20 MW / 40 MWh PowerCentre across 13 containers—to the grid in Salzgitter, Germany. The system uses cells from VW's PowerCo plant, trades energy on the European Power Exchange, and is designed to stabilise grids and support renewable energy integration.
GENESIS GV90 SPOTTED CHARGING AT SUPERCHARGER
A camouflaged Genesis GV90 has been photographed charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Mesquite, Nevada, confirming the model will feature a standard NACS port as Genesis rolls out NACS across all new US-market EVs from 2026 onward. The GV90 is expected to ride on Hyundai's new eM platform, which promises 50% more range than the current E-GMP architecture, with higher trims set to feature coach doors and panoramic displays.
SLATE AUTO CHANGES CEO BEFORE TRUCK LAUNCH
Slate Auto has replaced founder and CEO Christine Barman with Peter Faricy, a former Amazon VP and Ford executive, less than a year before the planned launch of its low-cost electric truck. Barman, the company's first hire and one of only two women leading a US automaker, moves to the role of president of vehicles at the Jeff Bezos-backed startup.
DACIA READIES SECOND SMALL ELECTRIC CAR
Dacia is preparing a second small EV to sit alongside the Spring, developed in under 16 months and targeted at under €18,000, built on Renault's AmpR Small platform that also underpins the Renault 5. The unnamed model is part of Dacia's plan to launch four new EVs by 2030, with design direction hinted at by the Dacia Hipster concept unveiled in October 2024.
IVECO PUTS WIRELESS ROAD CHARGING INTO TRAFFIC
Iveco has launched a real-world dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) trial on the A35 Brebemi motorway in northern Italy, using a production eDaily van fitted with inductive charging hardware that can charge both while stationary and while driving over embedded road sections. The project moves DWPT beyond lab testing into live traffic conditions, though it remains a technology demonstration rather than a commercial rollout due to the large infrastructure investment required for wide deployment.
BYD, CHERY AND GEELY EYE CANADA
BYD, Chery, and Geely are preparing to enter the Canadian market by end of 2026 following a January trade reset between Canada and China, under which Canada agreed to allow 49,000 China-made EVs at the most-favoured nation tariff rate in exchange for lower Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods. Up to 15 additional Chinese brands could follow, though homologation remains the key bottleneck, with Tesla, Volvo, and Polestar best positioned to move quickly under the quota as they already have certified vehicles and established retail networks in Canada.

DAILY: Ford Updates Puma Gen-E, BYD To Export Flash Charging and Anti-EV Propaganda Hurting Buyers | 10 Mar 2026 Mar 11, 2026

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FORD UPDATES PUMA AND PUMA GEN-E https://evne.ws/4sDmTdk
BYD TO EXPORT FLASH CHARGING BY 2026 https://evne.ws/4bkD88a
YOU GOV POLL FINDS EV KNOWLEDGE GAP https://evne.ws/4bvXMmZ
MOST UK BUYERS MISS EV GRANT https://evne.ws/4b36etR
MERCEDES SETS OUT 2026 GLA PLAN https://evne.ws/4ddDIH9
MG 4 EV URBAN SET FOR AUSTRALIA IN 2026 https://evne.ws/40q9KIz
OCTOPUS EXPORTS PLUNGE PRICING EV CHARGING TO FRANCE https://evne.ws/4s5qBg3
PORSCHE CONSIDERING TAYCAN PANAMERA MERGER https://evne.ws/4rnzWyk
SK BATTERY AMERICA CUTS 958 GEORGIA JOBS https://evne.ws/4ulQXMb
VOLVO EX60 BETS BIG ON CENTRAL SOFTWARE https://evne.ws/47veIHJ
REDWOOD SHIFTS EV BATTERIES INTO SECOND-LIFE STORAGE https://evne.ws/4bA6vV7

BRIEFLY: Ford, BYD, Anti-EV Propaganda & more | 10 Mar 2026 Mar 11, 2026

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It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 10 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

FORD UPDATES PUMA GEN-E
Ford has updated the all-electric Puma Gen-E with a redesigned battery lifting WLTP range from 376 km to 417 km (260 miles), alongside new BlueCruise hands-free driving, audio, connectivity, and colour updates. BlueCruise can be bought outright or via subscription, with all capable Puma models receiving a free three-month trial.
BYD TO EXPORT FLASH CHARGING BY 2026
BYD plans to roll out its 1,500 kW Flash Charging network internationally before the end of 2026, starting with a push to 20,000 stations across China and then expanding to plants in Thailand, Brazil, and Hungary. The system charges second-gen LFP Blade Battery vehicles from 10% to 70% in five minutes, with each unit also functioning as an on-site 200–300 kWh battery pack to protect local grid infrastructure.
POLL FINDS EV KNOWLEDGE GAP
A YouGov poll for the ECIU found that over half of non-EV drivers scored two or fewer correct answers out of ten on basic EV facts, with nearly half wrongly believing EVs catch fire more often than petrol cars. A House of Lords committee described the situation as a "concerted campaign of misinformation," warning that false narratives and deliberate anti-EV propaganda by some in the media are a major barrier to EV uptake in the UK.
MOST UK BUYERS MISS EV GRANT
Carwow research found that 64% of in-market UK car buyers were unaware of the Government's EV grant, despite 73% of those who did know about it saying a full £3,750 discount would make them more likely to choose an EV. EVs now account for just under a quarter of new car sales, with only 8 of the 46 qualifying models eligible for the maximum grant amount.
MERCEDES SETS OUT 2026 GLA PLAN
Mercedes will launch the third-generation GLA later in 2026 on its MMA platform, offering hybrid and fully electric variants with an 800V system, a new vehicle supercomputer, and over-the-air update capability. The flagship GLA 250+ pairs an 85 kWh battery with a 262 bhp rear motor targeting up to 420 miles WLTP range, and the cabin features a 14.5-inch touchscreen with AI-powered MBUX voice recognition.
MG 4 EV URBAN SET FOR AUSTRALIA IN 2026
MG will bring the MG 4 EV Urban to Australia from April 2026, featuring LFP batteries in 43 kWh and 54 kWh options and a front-wheel-drive-only layout on the newer E3 platform. Pricing has not been confirmed, but UK figures suggest it could land closer to A$30,000, putting it in direct competition with BYD's Dolphin Essential at $29,990.
OCTOPUS EXPORTS PLUNGE PRICING EV CHARGING TO FRANCE
Octopus Energy is extending its dynamic Plunge Pricing public charging model to France via Electroverse, offering up to 50% discounts on charging costs when wholesale power prices fall due to high wind and solar output. The launch covers around 7,000 ultra-rapid Powerdot charge points, with Electroverse already connected via roaming to roughly 97% of France's 172,000 public charging points.
PORSCHE CONSIDERING TAYCAN PANAMERA MERGER
Porsche is exploring merging the Taycan and Panamera into a single model line offering petrol, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric variants, following €1.8 billion in write-downs tied to delayed SSP Sport platform development. The merged line could follow the Macan and Cayenne model, where parallel ICE and EV versions share a name despite using distinct platforms.
SK BATTERY AMERICA CUTS 958 GEORGIA JOBS
SK Battery America has cut 958 workers — 37% of its workforce — at its Commerce, Georgia plant, citing weak US EV market conditions. The plant had supplied cells for the Ford F-150 Lightning, Volkswagen ID.4, and Hyundai and Kia models, with Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff blaming the losses on the Trump administration's stance on EVs.
VOLVO EX60 BETS BIG ON CENTRAL SOFTWARE
Volvo has positioned the all-electric EX60, due for customer deliveries in September, as Europe's first "true" software-defined vehicle, combining in-house batteries, motors, core software, and the new SPA3 platform under one roof. The centralised software architecture replaces dozens of supplier ECUs and kilometres of wiring, with Volvo claiming the freed-up space gives the D-segment SUV cabin room comparable to older E-segment cars.
REDWOOD SHIFTS EV BATTERIES INTO SECOND-LIFE STORAGE
Redwood Materials is expanding into second-life battery energy storage after finding that incoming used EV packs are retaining more capacity and arriving in better condition than originally modelled. The strategy centres on a 12 MW/63 MWh second-life BESS project in Texas — claimed as the world's largest — with Redwood targeting GWh-scale deployments for data centres, renewables, and utility-scale installations.

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