June 12, 2025

With summer on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to kick back and catch up on all the exciting updates with this Thursday’s edition of Mobility EVo: 

• Rivian: A behind-the-scenes look at R2 
• Leapmotor: over 45,000 units sold in May 2025
• Chevrolet brand now #2 in U.S. EV sales
• GoBolt named 2025 "Overall Logistics Solution Provider of the Year"
• Canada Nickel Announces Initial Resource at Mann West Nickel Sulphide Project
• Video: Rivian R2

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1. Showcasing progress across design, Rivian is accelerating the development of its upcoming R2 vehicle through in-house motor innovation and advanced electrical architecture—all engineered for efficiency, performance, and continuous improvement through over-the-air updates.

2. A record 45,067 EV deliveries were achieved in May 2025, driven by strong demand for the updated C10 SUV and a diverse lineup of six EV models, highlighting Leapmotor’s rapid growth and rising prominence in China’s competitive NEV market.

3. GM has become the second-largest electric vehicle seller in the U.S., driven by strong demand for models like the Chevrolet Equinox EV and a growing portfolio of 13 EVs, supported by expanding fast-charging infrastructure nationwide.

4. Recognized as "Overall Logistics Solution Provider of the Year," GoBolt earned acclaim for its vertically integrated, tech-driven, and sustainability-focused logistics platform that optimizes electric last-mile delivery, dynamic routing, and streamlined returns for e-commerce brands.

5. An initial resource estimate for the Mann West Nickel Sulphide Project reveals a significantly larger nickel deposit than the nearby Crawford project, containing over 2.2 million tonnes of nickel and substantial palladium and platinum, supporting critical materials supply for electric vehicle batteries and the growing EV industry.

6. Ideal Power’s partnership with Kaimei Electronic Corp. will accelerate the adoption of its B-TRAN® power switch technology in Asia’s electric vehicle charging market by leveraging Kaimei’s established presence in EV-related sectors.

7. An investment of about $4 billion over two years will expand U.S. production capacity for EVs, including dedicated assembly of Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ, GMC Hummer EV, Cadillac LYRIQ, and VISTIQ, supporting GM’s position as the second-largest EV seller in the U.S. with a growing portfolio of 13 EV models.

8. Driving over seven million electric miles, First Student accelerated its transition to clean transportation with its award-winning First Charge above-ground EV charging solution, advancing its goal of converting 30,000 diesel buses to electric by 2035 while simplifying and scaling fleet electrification across North America.

9. EV Analytics, a new load management solution from Sense, uses AI-powered edge computing through AMI 2.0 meters to detect EVs and charging events in real time, enabling utilities to improve grid forecasting, distribution planning, and managed charging program efficiency.

10. Under the EU-backed KAVA funding program, up to EUR 1 million has been awarded to Rock Tech to commercialize innovative lithium processing technologies in Germany, enhancing lithium hydroxide production for EV batteries through pilot-scale demonstrations with European research partners.

11. Offers are being sought by June 18, 2025, for Nikola Corporation’s intellectual property and intangible assets—including hydrogen fuel cell and EV technology patents, software, data, and brand assets—as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy sale managed by Hilco Streambank.

12. East St. Louis School District 189 will host a community event on June 12 to celebrate the launch of 25 electric school buses and a new charging depot, supported by EPA funding and partnerships with NACSB, Highland Electric Fleets, and Ameren Illinois, ahead of deployment in the 2025–2026 school year.

Rivian R2

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