Key Points Rivian introduced its Autonomy+ upgrade for hands-free driving, priced at $2,500 or $49.99 per month. The system runs on Rivian’s new Large Driving Model, with rollout planned for early 2026. Rivian revealed its first custom processor, RAP1, built to power its next autonomy computer. The company confirmed that lidar will be … Continue reading “Rivian Launches $2,500 Autonomy+ Upgrade and New AI Chip for Next-Gen Self-Driving – iShook Finance”
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NACS will debut in Nissan-branded pure EV in 2025, be available in 2026 Unclear whether that’s refreshed Ariya, or next-generation Leaf Nissan won’t immediately renew home charging around NACS Nissan was the first Japanese automaker to confirm a switch to the Tesla-based North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector for future U.S.-market EVs. It announced back … Continue reading “Upcoming Nissan EV getting NACS port: Will it be next-gen Leaf?”
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With a massive, 240 ton payload and a host of new features, the first of Caterpillar’s next-generation CAT 793 XE Early Learner battery electric trucks has arrived at Newmont’s Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County, Colorado. Just weeks after the next generation of Caterpillar’s battery electric Large Mining Truck line was announced, … Continue reading “Next-gen 240 ton CAT electric haul truck gets to work in Colorado mine”
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For production of its sixth-generation high-voltage batteries, BMW is setting up five new assembly sites around the world: in Irlbach-Straßkirchen, Germany; Debrecen, Hungary; Shenyang, China; San Luis Potosí, Mexico; and Spartanburg, South Carolina. The cylindrical cells will first be used for the production of BMW’s Neue Klasse line of EVs, set to launch in 2025. … Continue reading “BMW to expand localized production network for next-gen EV batteries”
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Volkswagen’s reportedly having software issues with its next-gen EVs The software issues could lead to years-long delays for next-gen vehicles VW invested $5B in Rivian to get the startup automaker’s electrical architecture Volkswagen’s next-generation EV platform is being delayed due to software issues, reports Autoblog, citing German media outlets. Ongoing issues with the Volkswagen Group’s … Continue reading “Next-gen VW EVs reportedly delayed by software issues”
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Kia’s new affordable EV is already having a big impact on the brand. Powered by its fourth-gen tech, Kia says the EV3 battery has 22% higher energy density than the Niro EV, enabling longer range and faster charging. Kia unveiled the EV3 for the first time in October as part of its new affordable EV … Continue reading “Kia EV3 uses next-gen tech and batteries for more range and faster charging than the Niro EV”