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Plus, Tesla’s first Robotaxi service expansion is a grower (not a shower) and NHTSA pick wants to fast-track self-driving.

Mangrove Lithium is scaling up in a big way to produce more homegrown lithium in North America. The Vancouver, Canada-based company just announced it will build another new facility, and this one will crank out 20,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium yearly – enough to power over 500,000 EVs, as much Read more

Meet the Hyundai IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station. Hyundai’s new three-row EV is more than just a family hauler — it’s now using drones to help restore forests. more…

A Tesla executive from China has hinted at what could very well be a killer feature for the upcoming Model Y L. If speculations prove accurate, the Model Y L could become the company’s vehicle that offers the best balance between utility and comfort, possibly even exceeding what is offered Read more

Lucid Gravity Robotaxis? Yes, please! Uber Technologies, Lucid Group, and Nuro, Inc. announced an exciting new partnership this morning. The three will combine technologies to deliver the public a premium global robotaxi option on Uber’s platform. We should see the Lucid robotaxis roll out in their first major city next Read more

Uber will invest $300 million into Lucid as part of the arrangement.

Last night, Ford released a pair of electrified Ford Bronco models – a pure battery-electric version packing a massive 105.4 kWh battery pack and an EREV version with its own whopping 43.7 kWh battery and 800 miles of combined range. That’s the good news. The bad news? You’ll probably never see Read more

Storied Italian brand Lancia announced its return to motorsport with the launch of 212 hp Ypsilon Rally4 Trofeo Lancia cup car – but the really exciting news was buried in the press release. A new, motorsport-inspired, all-electric 280 hp street version of the new Lancia Y is here. What’s more, it’s Read more

Tesla’s upcoming launch of the Model Y L in China has drawn praise from the CEOs of rival automakers Nio and Li Auto. While the upcoming extended all-electric crossover has the potential to make a huge impact in the domestic Chinese auto market, some of Tesla China’s biggest competitors seem Read more

The controversial electric pickup was once a bestseller. Now it’s struggling to stay relevant.