December 18, 2025

The latest edition just dropped—same smart takes, slightly more unhinged energy. Thursday’s edition includes: 

• Lucid Gravity SUV and Lucid Air sedan named to Car and Driver's 10Best
• LG Innotek showcases ‘Future Car Innovation Solutions’ at CES 2026
• WS Development partners with Electrify America to bring hyper-fast EV charging stations
• U Power and FTT Holding to establish a joint venture to accelerate expansion
• Cooper-Standard Named SPE Innovation Award Finalist for GM EV Cooling Tech
• Video: 10Best Cars, Trucks, and SUVs for 2026

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1. Both the Lucid Air and the new Lucid Gravity earned spots on Car and Driver’s 2026 10Best lists, with the Air making the 10Best Cars list for the third consecutive year and the Gravity debuting on the 10Best Trucks & SUVs list as the only fully electric vehicles recognized.

2. At CES 2026, “Future Car Innovation Solutions” will be showcased by LG Innotek, highlighting integrated AI- and software-driven autonomous driving and EV technologies through concept vehicles and mockups to position the company as a turnkey mobility solutions partner for the AIDV era.

3. WS Development has partnered with Electrify America to install Hyper-Fast EV charging stations at more than 15 retail destinations nationwide starting this winter, bringing convenient high-speed charging to shoppers while advancing sustainability and clean energy adoption.

4. A strategic joint venture was formed with FTT Holding after the signing of an LOI, enabling U Power Limited to accelerate EV battery-swapping, charging, and smart energy infrastructure expansion in Southern Europe, backed by up to $50 million in planned JV investment and an additional $10 million private share placement.

5. A GM EV cooling innovation from Cooper-Standard earned the company recognition as a 2025 SPE Automotive Innovation Award finalist for its quick connector with an integrated temperature sensor, improving efficiency, reliability, and packaging while reducing parts, weight, and leak risks.

6. Independent test results reported by Graphite One confirm that 85% of rare earth elements in its Graphite Creek garnet material are high-value magnet and heavy REEs, supporting by-product REE recovery alongside graphite production and reinforcing the deposit’s strategic importance for EVs and advanced technologies.

7. A Sourcewell cooperative contract has been awarded to Verdek, enabling public-sector and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and Canada to procure EV charging hardware, installation, software, and turnkey services through a competitively solicited purchasing agreement.

8. Colliers has formed a strategic partnership with EnviroSpark to deploy flexible, turnkey EV charging solutions across office, retail, and mixed-use properties, supporting sustainability goals, enhancing tenant experience, and future-proofing commercial real estate assets.

9. Peabody Municipal Light Plant has contracted with Landis+Gyr to deploy its Revelo smart grid platform, enabling advanced metering, real-time grid intelligence, and expanded public EV charging infrastructure alongside solar and energy storage to support growing EV demand.

10. ISO 9001:2015 certification was earned by Electrify America, validating its quality management system across the development, operation, and customer service of its nationwide EV charging network and reinforcing its commitment to consistent, high-quality charging experiences.

11. A provider of EV charging solutions, OpConnect was named the 2025 National Supplier of the Year (Class III) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council, recognizing its growth, performance, and leadership as a minority-owned business advancing EV infrastructure.

10Best Cars, Trucks, and SUVs for 2026

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