April 3, 2025

Dive into Thursday’s edition of Mobility EVo, unlocking a secret vault of groundbreaking information, where every sentence sparks curiosity and every article leaves you wanting more.  Today, we cover:

• Chevy is the fastest-growing EV brand in the U.S.

• Honda 0 SUV prototype makes global public debut with Formula 1 champion

• Toyota leads automotive patents for the 11th year

• BMW’s Q1 2025 BEV sales surge 26.4%

• Hyundai Motor reimagines hot-selling INSTER EV as ‘Dream Car’

• Hyundai IONIQ 6 named 2025 Best Value EV

• Kia’s much-anticipated AI voice assistant is now available for EV3 drivers

• Video: Volvo EV luxury

 These EV stories and more just a scroll away.  Enjoy the weekend! 

“Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation; it means understanding that something is what it is and that there’s got to be a way through it.”
–  Michael J. Fox

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1. With a 17% surge in U.S. Q1 sales, double-digit growth across all brands, and a 94% increase in EV sales, General Motors led the industry in total, retail, and fleet sales, securing its position as the #2 EV seller in the country.

2. Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen drove Honda's new 0 SUV prototype in Tokyo, showcasing the EV that will begin production at Honda's Ohio EV Hub in 2026 with "Thin, Light, and Wise" design philosophy and ASIMO operating system.

3. For the 11th consecutive year, automotive patent leader Toyota secured 2,428 U.S. patents in 2024, including innovations in EV technology such as a system for optimizing bi-directional EV charging based on real-time electricity pricing to maximize energy value while meeting mobility needs.

4. Strong Q1 2025 results were reported by BMW of North America with battery electric vehicle sales increasing 26.4% to 13,538 units compared to Q1 2024, highlighted by 57% growth in i4 sales despite overall BMW brand sales growing at a more modest 3.7% to 87,615 vehicles.

5. INSTEROID, a bold gaming-inspired concept car based on the INSTER EV, has been unveiled by Hyundai Motor, featuring sporty aesthetics, immersive experiences, and advanced aerodynamics, debuting in Seoul before its showcase at the Seoul Mobility Show from April 3-13.

6. Hyundai secured six spots on Cars.com's 2025 Best Value New Cars list, with the IONIQ 6 named Best Value EV for its 342-mile range, advanced features, and affordability, while Hyundai continues to expand EV accessibility through charging infrastructure, NACS adapters, and flexible ownership programs.

7. With a focus on enhancing the in-car experience, the latest OTA update introduces an AI voice assistant for EV3, video streaming, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and improved navigation and connectivity features from Kia.

8. In March 2025, a total of 40,715 vehicles were delivered by Zeekr Group, with 56.3% of Lynk & Co's sales coming from NEV models, while the company also unveiled the AI-powered Zeekr G-Pilot intelligent driving system to enhance safety and autonomous driving innovation.

9. With EV production accelerating at its Georgia Metaplant and EV9 sales reaching 3,756 units in 2025, Kia America achieved record-breaking Q1 sales of 198,850 units, a 10.7% increase year-over-year.

10. The Thacker Pass lithium project, praised by Bechtel for its strategic importance in bolstering U.S. energy security, aims to become the largest lithium reserve globally, generating American jobs and supporting the domestic supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.

11. Linux Foundation Networking's collaboration with Infosys aims to enhance responsible AI in global networks, supporting the integration of AI-driven innovations that can optimize EV infrastructure and smart transportation systems.

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