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April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

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  • Hyundai Motor Group, and Toray Group team up to shape a new era of mobility through material innovation

  • Li Auto Inc. launches Li L6, a family SUV

  • New report tackles electric vehicle charging payment challenges

  • American Battery Technology Company announces the commissioning of a first-of-its-kind facility for the manufacturing of battery-grade lithium hydroxide from a Nevada claystone deposit

  • SUPER73 debuts its model year 2024 e-bike lineup at its new retail store in Irvine, CA

Plus EV videos, resume services, and more EV news are below. 

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  1. Hyundai Motor Group partners with Toray Industries to advance material innovation for high-performance vehicles, focusing on carbon fiber-reinforced polymer parts to enhance EV battery and motor performance.

  2. Li Auto Inc. launches the Li L6, a premium five-seat family SUV with Pro and Max trims priced at $34,484 and $38,625, respectively, featuring spacious interior dimensions, a CLTC range of 1,390 kilometers, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with 300 kilowatts of power, and autonomous driving capabilities.

  3. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, in collaboration with Idaho National Laboratory, addresses payment challenges in EV charging, emphasizing the need for seamless payment experiences to build consumer trust, with the ChargeX Consortium proposing solutions through a report funded by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and developed in consultation with industry experts and stakeholders, including AMPECO, AmpUp, BMW, ChargeHub, ChargePoint, Electrify America, EVgo, FLO, General Motors, Hubject, Nayax, Payter, Rivian, and Siemens.

  4. SUPER73 debuts its model year 2024 e-bike lineup at its new retail store in Irvine, CA, featuring durability upgrades, UL-compliant batteries, refreshed colors, and exclusive badging for Special Edition and Limited Edition models, alongside interchangeable battery options and expanded colorways across various models.

  5. American Battery Technology Company completed construction and commissioning of its lithium hydroxide pilot plant in Reno, Nevada.

  6. More than 100 Navistar, Inc. dealer locations are equipped to guide fleets through their electric vehicle journey.

  7. MEVCO has forged an exclusive global partnership with Rivian leveraging Rivian's acclaimed R1T electric vehicle to provide sustainable fleet solutions to the mining industry.

  8. BYD collaborates with ForwardX Robotics, integrating Max AMRs and Apex autonomous forklifts into its advanced battery production line, revolutionizing workflows, enhancing efficiency, and signaling a significant shift towards eco-friendly manufacturing in the electric vehicle sector.

  9. Tesla slashed prices by $2,000 on three models, including the popular Model Y, signaling efforts to attract more buyers.

  10. Honda debuted the production model of the CR-V e:FCEV, an innovative hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle with plug-in charging function, set to launch in Japan this summer.

  11. Google Maps introduces new features to help EV owners find charging stations easily, including AI-powered summaries of charger locations, real-time port availability and charging speed updates, and suggestions for the best charging stops along multi-stop trips.

  12. Student Transportation of America celebrates Earth Day by expanding its EV program into two new Northeast states, adding four EV buses to the Henniker School District in New Hampshire and two to Ansonia Public Schools in Connecticut.

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