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Electric & Autonomous Vehicle Update April 29, 2021

Rivian and Amazon have teamed up on an all-electric delivery van and it’s here. Amazon is rolling out their delivery van in 16 U.S. cities. Denver will start seeing these delivery vans this week. EPG is based out of Denver and we’re excited to get our deliveries emissions free. Before you jump to more content, help us improve this newsletter by completing the below survey. It's only two questions. Thank you.

EV Headlines

• The IIHS has concluded that EVs are just as safe, if not safer than ICEs.

• By 2023, Li-ion battery prices should be around $100/kWh. This should align EV pricing with ICE vehicles.

• Ford is working on manufacturing their own EV batteries.

• An EV company is shaking up the car manufacturing process.

• Honda commits to only selling EVs and fuel-cell vehicles.

• Russia, South America, and Africa lag in EV ownership.

• All EVs by 2035.

• Cadillac debuts the LYRIQ.

• Lebanon announces their first EV.

• Recycling EV batteries may reduce the demand for copper by 55%, lithium by 25%, and cobalt & nickel by 35%.

Autonomous Bulletin

• Lyft is selling their AV division for $550 million to a large manufacturer.

• The world’s longest indoor AV test track is now open.

• NCDOT introduces AV at Wright Brothers National Memorial.

• Largest AV public road test launches.

• Congress advocating for the use of AVs on public roads.

All About Charging

• Macy’s and Volta team up to offer free charging to their customers.

• Will we see more restaurants offer more EV charging?

• A city in California is charging their EV fleet with solar power.

• Maine completes the first phase of EV charging network with seven fast chargers.

EV & AV Podcasts, Videos & More

• Virtual Summit: Electric vehicle testing and validation (Webinar)

• The EV Musings Podcast

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