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Frito-Lay Goes Electric⚡: New Memphis EV Fleet

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John Rooney
October 24, 2024

October 24, 2024

Dive headfirst into this Thursday's edition of Mobility EVo for exciting insights and all the latest content you won’t want to miss, including: 

  • Einride and PepsiCo electrify US Frito-Lay

  • 2025 Mustang Mach-E adds sportier looks

  • 1066 pillars of the high-voltage battery plant

  • GM outpaces US rivals in Q3

  • Stellantis invests $29.5 Million

  • Kia announces 2025 EV9 pricing 

  • Video: Lucid Air Pure review

Roll on down for more.

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  1. A partnership has been established between Einride and PepsiCo to deploy electric trucks in Memphis for Frito-Lay distribution, expected to save 143 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually, marking their second collaboration after launching in the U.K. in 2023.

  2. A heat pump for improved energy efficiency has been added to the 2025 Mustang Mach-E, along with the BlueCruise 1.5 hands-free driving system featuring automatic lane changes, and a new Sport Appearance Package for more personalization options.

  3. Rapid progress is being made on the new high-voltage battery assembly plant for the BMW Group in Lower Bavaria, with the final concrete pillar installed just six months after receiving building approval.

  4. Surpassing Ford and Hyundai in Q3 2024, General Motors became the second-largest EV seller in the U.S., with a 60% rise in EV sales and nearly 10% market share.

  5. A $29.5 million investment has been made by Stellantis in Moving Ground Plane wind tunnel technology to enhance EV aerodynamics, reducing drag, and boosting EV range while potentially decreasing battery size for more efficient designs.

  6. 2025 Kia EV9 pricing has been revealed, with only the Light Long Range trim increasing by $700, while other trims retain their 2024 prices and minor updates to colors and trims.

  7. A 3-year contract has been secured by Verdek with the State of California to provide ChargePoint EV chargers.

  8. A strategic partnership has formed between ChargeLab and ChargeHub that will enable seamless EV roaming across North America, allowing ChargeLab customers to automatically connect to ChargeHub's extensive network at no additional cost.

  9. BYD and Black Myth: Wukong has formed a global strategic partnership, with BYD becoming the game's exclusive automotive brand partner, and both companies collaborating on digitizing historical landmarks in China as part of a cultural preservation initiative.

  10. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III ordered over 1,500 active-duty soldiers to assist with disaster recovery while emphasizing the military's role in addressing climate-driven emergencies and announcing initiatives to enhance sustainability, including the installation of new EV charging stations at the Pentagon.

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