December 12, 2024

 

Thursday's EV news highlights included:

• Buy your new Hyundai IONIQ 5 or 6 on Amazon
• Stellantis & CATL to invest in LFP battery plant
• Tesla's cheaper 'Model Q' on the way
• Honda 2025 Rose Parade float: escorted by all-electric fleet
• Electrify America & Costco open charging stations
• Xiaomi teases Tesla-like SUV
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1. With upfront pricing, trade-in options, and dealership pickup, the Amazon Autos platform makes it easy to browse, finance, and purchase EVs like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 6.

2. A $4.3B joint venture between Stellantis and CATL will establish a carbon-neutral lithium iron phosphate battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain, aiming for up to 50 GWh capacity by 2026 to support Stellantis’ affordable EV strategy and European decarbonization goals.

3. Deutsche Bank raised Tesla's price target to $370, citing upcoming products like the under-$30,000 "Model Q" expected in 2025, a new three-row Model Y variant for China, and potential advancements in Robotaxi deployment and full self-driving technology.

4. The 2025 Rose Parade will feature its first fully electrified vehicle fleet, including Honda's all-electric Prologue SUV, Acura ZDX, and Motocompacto e-scooter, alongside the "Electrified Dreams" float celebrating Honda's commitment to zero emissions by 2050.

5. Costco Wholesale, in partnership with Electrify America, has introduced Hyper-Fast EV charging stations at five locations across California, Colorado, and Florida, offering speeds up to 350 kW and compatibility with most EV brands.

6. Aiming to challenge Tesla and BYD in China's EV market, Xiaomi Corp. plans to launch the YU7 electric SUV in 2025, featuring advanced battery technology, competitive pricing, and a focus on expanding its EV portfolio following the success of its SU7 sedan.

7. The BMW Group has inaugurated its Aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Center, featuring the world's largest and quietest vertical acoustic wind tunnel, to advance aeroacoustics research and prototype development for electric mobility, including high-voltage batteries and inverters.

8. A six-month pilot program between Southern Company and Ford Pro aims to develop an electrification blueprint for businesses in the southeastern U.S., focusing on optimizing depot charging, minimizing total cost of ownership, and leveraging connected vehicle data from over 200 F-150® Lightning® trucks and 150 Ford Pro chargers.

9. The addition of Bergey’s Truck Centers to Bollinger Motors' dealer network has expanded its East Coast presence, offering sales and service coverage across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

10. A follow-on order for 10 EV Star Cab & Chassis from Transportation Commodities Inc. has been received by GreenPower Motor Company, expanding its all-electric fleet for mid and last-mile delivery operations.

11. A convoy of EVs, including a school bus, will stop at Wichita Falls' Memorial Stadium, today, December 12th, as part of a Texas Electric School Bus Project initiative to promote clean transportation.

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