VW Deepens EV Stakes⚔️:

$800M Rivian Investment & Top Industry Updates from Cadillac, Blink, Volvo & More

November 14, 2024

Thursday’s edition of fresh EV updates waiting to be explored. Included today:

Volkswagen boosts bet on Rivian’s EV tech
The all-electric 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ
Blink and ChargeHub announce collaboration
Kaluza powers smart charging plan
Jeep Wagoneer S and Ram 1500 Ramcharger take the spotlight
Video: 2,000 horsepower EV

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1. Volkswagen has increased its investment in Rivian by $800 million, demonstrating its continued support for the US electric vehicle company. The increased investment aims to address Rivian's financial challenges and provide Volkswagen with access to valuable software technology.

2. Cadillac has introduced the 2026 all-electric VISTIQ, a luxury three-row SUV featuring advanced technology, performance with 615 horsepower, and 300 miles of estimated range, setting a new standard in American luxury EVs.

3. Blink Charging and ChargeHub have partnered to make Blink chargers accessible to ChargeHub's extensive user base, enhancing range confidence and charging convenience for EV drivers and fleets across North America.

4. Volvo EV drivers can now directly enroll in a Kaluza-powered smart charging plan through their vehicle app, allowing them to save on charging costs and reduce carbon emissions, with an introductory offer of 2,700 miles of free charging.

5. The all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S and Ram 1500 Ramcharger were named Newsweek's Most Anticipated New Vehicles for 2025, recognized for their innovation, performance, and impact within the automotive industry.

6. A Ferrari F430 driver in Greece parked in an EV charging station and bizarrely plugged the charger into the car's rear wheel, seemingly attempting to make it look like the gas-powered car was using the space correctly, which sparked an unkind response online.

7. At the London EV Show, StarCharge will showcase its advanced EV charging, energy storage, and smart home solutions designed to drive e-mobility and sustainability.

8. In Q3 2024, Hyzon achieved key milestones, including securing North America's first hydrogen-powered refuse truck order with GreenWaste, initiating production of its 200kW fuel cell system and Class 8 trucks, completing successful trials, and earning ISO 9001 certification.

9. A new report from Cirba Solutions reveals significant consumer gaps in lithium battery recycling knowledge, with over half of respondents discarding batteries improperly, highlighting a critical need for education to ensure environmental safety.

10. Reliant and GM Energy have introduced a renewable energy electricity plan offering Chevrolet EV owners free nighttime charging and bill credits at over 150 dealerships in Texas.
Hyundai's IONIQ 9, the brand's first three-row all-electric SUV, has been named one of Newsweek's Most Anticipated New Vehicles for 2025.

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