June 17, 2025

We hope everyone had a nice Father’s Day weekend. Tuesday’s news includes: 

• BMW survey: 92% call EV innovation important
• Lucid Air gets Android Auto via update
• Hyundai IONIQ 5 N targets Pikes Peak record
• Honda's hydrogen CR-V races at Pikes Peak
• Kia EV4 sedan launches with 391-mile range
• Video: Rivian R1T Electric Towing Across America

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1. A new BMW Group-commissioned survey reveals that U.S. consumer openness to EVs and emerging technologies like hydrogen fuel cells is rising, with 92% of Americans calling EV innovation important and over half expecting to purchase an EV—highlighting growing mainstream acceptance and emphasizing the need for continued investment, education, and next-gen EV leadership.

2. Android Auto compatibility is now available to all Lucid Air owners in North America and Europe through an over-the-air update, enabling seamless access to Android smartphone apps on the vehicle’s 34-inch Glass Cockpit display.

3. Evasive Motorsports is partnering with Hyundai to race a heavily modified IONIQ 5 N at the 2025 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 22, aiming to break the 10-minute barrier with veteran driver Rob Walker and extensive aerodynamic, chassis, and weight-saving upgrades.

4. The 2025 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will feature the hydrogen-powered CR‑V e:FCEV—equipped with a stock zero-emissions fuel cell powertrain combined with plug-in hybrid technology—driven by seasoned racer Dai Yoshihara and supported by innovative portable hydrogen refueling, showcasing Honda’s decades-long leadership in zero-emission electric vehicle racing and hydrogen fuel cell development.

5. With a WLTP range of up to 391 miles, and class-leading interior space, the all-new EV4 is Kia’s first global dedicated electric compact sedan, now available in Korea and rolling out worldwide in the latter half of 2025.

6. Prototypes of the next-generation all-electric BMW iX3, featuring a 6th generation powertrain with up to 497 miles (WLTP) range, ultra-fast 400 kW charging, an innovative Panoramic iDrive display, and advanced AI-driven driving dynamics and assistance systems, are being tested ahead of production launch at the end of 2025.

7. The FAST-41 permitting process requires Graphite Creek’s project plan and timetable to be public by August 1, 2025, enabling faster approvals to support electric vehicle supply chains amid an IEA report revealing China’s 97% control of the global graphite market

8. LS Power has acquired ENGIE Services U.S., rebranding it as OPTERRA Energy Services, a seasoned provider of energy efficiency and low-carbon solutions with over 50 years of experience and $3 billion in guaranteed energy savings.

9. Ultrafast EV chargers with speeds up to 400 kW have been installed by Applegreen at eight New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway locations, with plans to equip all service areas by the end of 2026 as part of a $1 billion infrastructure investment.

10. Named Favorite Plug-in EV by the Midwest Automotive Media Association, the IONIQ 9 earned the title for its 335-mile range, advanced features, and strong media engagement at the Spring Rally, tying with the Volvo EX90 for the honor.

Rivian R1T Electric Towing Across America

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