#Project V

Rivian Will Add Alternative Routes, Spoken Alerts and Arrival Charge Controls to R1 and R2 in Update 2026.41

Rivian plans to bring a set of navigation upgrades to its R1 and R2 vehicles in the next over-the-air software update, 2026.41. Owners will be able to pick other routes, hear Waze and Google Maps alerts out loud, see more road warnings and traffic-sign icons, and choose how much charge they want left at a stop or at their destination, though Rivian has not said when the software will start to roll out.

Chevy BrightDrop Inventory Falls to 209 Units After Q3 Sales Jump to 1,344

Remaining U.S. dealer stock of the discontinued Chevrolet BrightDrop electric commercial van has shrunk to just 209 unsold vehicles nationwide. The rapid drawdown comes after third-quarter U.S. deliveries nearly tripled to 1,344 vans, up from 460 in the second quarter.

BMW Raises 2027 iX5 60 xDrive Range Estimate to 450 Miles Ahead of EPA Rating

BMW has bumped its projected EPA driving range for the upcoming 2027 iX5 60 xDrive—the first battery-electric X5—to as much as 450 miles on a charge, a 15-mile gain over the preliminary figure shared at its June reveal. The updated number remains an internal BMW projection rather than a certified federal rating, with official EPA figures expected in the next few weeks.

Polestar Eyes LFP Batteries as It Targets a Climate-Neutral Car by 2035

Swedish EV maker Polestar is looking at lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology to help meet its 2035 target for a zero-emission production car, Head of Sustainability Fredrika Klarén said. Every current model in the Swedish brand’s lineup relies on nickel manganese cobalt cells, and the company has not yet named a launch timeline for an LFP-equipped vehicle.

Lucid Begins Building Gravity GT-S Units, Says Shipments Will Start Soon

The update comes as Lucid’s website continues to list the model as available in late 2026, without a formally announced production start or first delivery date.

Trump Administration Slashes 2031 CAFE Target to 34.9 MPG

The previous standard was projected to reach 50.4 mpg, meaning the new rule substantially reduces the fuel economy target automakers will have to meet.

Volvo’s New EV Factory Begins Work Ahead of 2027 Production

Test production of the factory’s first electric vehicle is expected to begin within weeks, ahead of planned series production in 2027.

Rivian’s R2 Ramp Faces Questions as Citi Flags Production Challenges

The analysts point to Rivian’s existing factory utilization and the production ramp expected at its future Georgia facility as key factors behind their concerns.

Ford Says Fathom EV Pickup Owners Can Plug In Every Time They Get Home

Alan Clarke, Ford’s vice president of advanced development projects, said the company expects Fathom owners to plug the pickup in whenever they return home.

Lucid’s $1.4 Billion Turnaround Plan Faces a Tough Test as Stock Hits 52-Week Low

Lucid shares closed at $4.55 on Sept. 1, down 42% from the $7.78 closing price on Aug. 4, the day before Napoli’s operational reset was announced. The decline came as the broader market remained comparatively stable, making the move largely company-specific.

Xiaomi Auto Begins Global Push Ahead of 2027 European Entry

The move gives Xiaomi Auto a public-facing platform for its international expansion while the company continues preparing its overseas sales and distribution network.

Lucid Gravity GT-S Debuts With 1,070 HP As Automaker Battles Mounting Losses

The Gravity GT-S starts at nearly $128,000 and uses the same drivetrain found in the discontinued Lucid Air Dream Edition. Lucid says the new model is the most powerful three-row electric vehicle in the United States, putting it ahead of the 1,025-horsepower Rivian R1S.

Ford CEO Says Battery Storage Business Is Already Filling Future Capacity

Speaking during Ford’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call, Farley said the company is well on its way toward securing customers for its planned 20-gigawatt-hour annual battery energy storage capacity.

Lucid Stock Extends Rally Ahead of Q2 Results as Investors Watch Cash Burn

While the stock has recovered sharply from recent lows, analysts and investors remain focused on the company’s cash burn, production outlook, and whether improving deliveries are translating into a stronger financial position.

Report Says U.S. Clean Energy Policy Rollbacks Could Cost More Than 111,000 Jobs

According to the analysis, canceled or delayed projects could affect more than 111,000 jobs while putting billions of dollars in planned investment at risk.

Ford Clarifies Upcoming Electric Pickup Is Still A Mid-Size Truck

The automaker has since corrected the wording, reaffirming its original classification despite recent prototype sightings that suggest the vehicle has a much smaller footprint than traditional mid-size pickups.

GM Reportedly Considering Wuling Bingo Pro as Chevrolet’s Next Affordable EV

If approved, the compact hatchback would expand Chevrolet’s affordable EV portfolio in regions such as Latin America, Africa, and Asia, where demand for low-cost electric vehicles continues to grow.

Second Worker Dies at BYD’s Hungary EV Factory Construction Site

The latest fatality occurred on June 18, just months after another worker died in February, while investigations and labor inspections continue ahead of the factory’s planned production launch later this year.

Ford Executive Questions Whether New Low-Cost EV Platform Alone Can Counter Chinese Competition

A top Ford executive recently acknowledged that the new architecture may not be enough on its own to offset the advantages enjoyed by Chinese automakers, even as the company prepares to launch its first UEV-based model.

GM Expands Brazil EV Production Strategy As Captiva EV Assembly Begins

Through its partnership with Comexport at the Planta Automotiva do Ceará (PACE) facility, GM plans to add a third electrified model to local production before the end of 2026, signaling a broader push to grow its EV presence in South America.