October 28, 2025

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• 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Debuts America’s First Range-Extended Electric SUV

• Uber & WeRide Launch First Robotaxi Rides in Saudi Arabia

• Nissan Sakura Adds Solar Roof Extender for 1,800+ Miles of Free Range

• BMW Parsdorf Facility Earns Environmental Certification for Sustainable Operations

• Century Lithium Moves Nevada Plant to Boost Efficiency and R&D

• XNRGY Opens $U.S. Manufacturing Hub in Arizona for Sustainable Cooling Tech

• Video: The Weirdest "Car" I've Ever Driven

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1. Marking a major step in the brand’s electrification strategy, the 2026 Grand Wagoneer debuts a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) powertrain—an American first for SUVs—while redefining the flagship model with enhanced capability, refinement, and value.

2. Uber and WeRide have launched autonomous Robotaxi passenger rides in Riyadh—the first AVs available on Uber’s platform in Saudi Arabia—marking a key step in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 push for smart, sustainable mobility.

3. The Ao-Solar Extender, a roof-mounted, extendable solar system on Nissan’s best-selling Sakura EV, can generate up to 1864 miles of driving range annually, reduce reliance on the grid, simplify charging, and provide eco-friendly, practical power both while driving and parked.

4. Including its high-voltage battery pilot plant, all operations in Parsdorf have been added to the EMAS environmental register for the first time—highlighting BMW Group’s commitment to sustainable production, renewable energy use, and circular economy practices.

5. The Demonstration Plant is being relocated to Century Lithium’s Tonopah, Nevada facility to consolidate operations, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and expand research and development for the Angel Island lithium project, including the production of battery-grade lithium.

6. The grand opening of Mesa 1, XNRGY Climate Systems’ manufacturing facility in Arizona, marks a major milestone in the company’s U.S. expansion to produce advanced data center cooling solutions, support local job creation, and accelerate the deployment of sustainable thermal management technologies.

7. Bringing together 75 technicians from 50 countries, the 15th World Skill Olympics highlighted Hyundai Motor’s focus on EV maintenance expertise and advanced training through competitions in electric, combustion, and commercial vehicle repair.

8. A new partnership between Integral Consulting and Verdi Technology will advance integrated health, safety, and chemical risk management solutions across the EV and lithium-battery value chain, leveraging toxicology expertise and data analytics to improve worker safety and operational efficiency.

9. The nationwide “PiliPinas – Your Vote, Your Design for the Future Filipino Drive” competition was launched by VinFast, empowering Filipinos to vote on and submit designs for the country’s first “National VinFast EV” and highlighting the brand’s commitment to community-driven innovation and sustainable electric mobility.

10. Ranked No. 13 on Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 50™ list, the sustainable logistics innovator GoBolt celebrates its fifth consecutive year among Canada’s fastest-growing tech companies, achieving 250% growth from 2020–2024.

11. The new Amiga lineup, including the Amiga Flex, Amiga Trax, and Amiga Max, was unveiled by Bonsai Robotics at FIRA USA 2025, with all models powered by the Bonsai Intelligence platform to provide adaptable, high-performance autonomous solutions for agriculture and industrial applications.

12. The Gen 8 Scalable Platform, unveiled at Tech Day in Beijing, is Envision Energy’s modular, high-energy-density battery storage system offering flexible, transport-friendly units up to 12 MWh with advanced management, predictive maintenance, and optimized performance for diverse utility-scale applications.

The Weirdest "Car" I've Ever Driven

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