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1. BMW and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America announced an agreement to provide access to Tesla Supercharger stations for drivers of BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce CCS battery electric vehicles in the U.S. and Canada starting in early 2025, in addition to adopting the North American Charging Standard for its EVs from 2025.
2. Amazon celebrated the growth of its electric delivery van fleet from Rivian, which has reached 10,000 vehicles in 1,800 U.S. cities and 12,000 chargers at 100 stations.
3. Production and delivery figures were recently announced by Lucid Group for Q3 2023, producing 1,550 vehicles and delivering 1,457, with over 700 additional vehicles in transit to Saudi Arabia for final assembly.
4. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico signed an executive order mandating a transition to an all-electric state vehicle fleet within the next 12 years.
5. Jensen Huang, NVIDIA's founder, and CEO, partnered with Hon Hai to unveil their collaboration on advanced electric vehicle platforms, which includes the NVIDIA DRIVE Orin and its successor, DRIVE Thor, with Foxconn serving as a contract manufacturer for highly automated and autonomous EVs, featuring NVIDIA's DRIVE Hyperion 9 platform.
6. General Motors is taking a proactive approach to refine its electric truck production, focusing on capital management and product profitability, aligning with evolving electric vehicle demand, and enhancing engineering, aiming for an even more successful EV future.
7. The 116th Los Angeles Auto Show is set to provide an unparalleled experience for attendees, enabling direct comparisons of electric vehicle performance, comfort, and features through street drives and indoor tracks.
8. Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO is exploring a European dealer network to bolster electric vehicle sales and adapt to potential tariffs, with a commitment to direct sales and an evaluation of various channel models, reflecting a forward-looking approach to market expansion.
9. The fourth-generation C3 was recently introduced by Citroën, the all-new ë-C3, an affordable all-electric B-hatchback designed and built in Europe, offering best-in-class comfort with Advanced Comfort Suspension and seats, easy electric driving with 199 miles of range and rapid charging, comprehensive equipment, and a streamlined pricing approach.
10. Tesla is urging the Biden administration to adopt stricter fuel economy standards than proposed by regulators, potentially putting pressure on competitors like General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, who face significant fines under the current standards.
11. A contract has been signed between Fort Moore and Georgia Power to install 63 electric vehicle chargers at 23 locations on the base, part of the Army's aim for all non-tactical vehicles to be electric by 2035.

My Take

Rivian vehicles are everywhere these days. Just this week, I spotted an R1T on the road and an Amazon EDV delivering packages. It was the first time I saw an EDV in action.  As a sidenote, the driver did a little tire tap on the curb.  No biggie though.  

Amazon announced that it has doubled its Rivian van fleet to 10,000 in just four months. That’s an impressive feat and a sign of how transportation is changing rapidly.

I applaud Rivian and Amazon for leading the way in electrifying and transforming the automotive and delivery sectors.

OTA