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Ohio Teens Build EVs 🚘 BMW’s Solid-State and Toyota Goes All-In on Electrified RAV4 ⚡

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John Rooney
May 22, 2025

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May 22, 2025

With gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, remember and give thanks this Memorial Day weekend. Thursday’s edition of Mobility EVo contains: 

  • BMW tests solid-state batteries in i7

  • 2026 RAV4 goes fully electrified only

  • Smart city tech optimizes EV infrastructure

  • High schoolers build EVs in Ohio

  • Lexus RZ adds NACS, 300-mile range

  • Videos: Electric Cadillacs

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  1. All-solid-state battery cells are being tested in a BMW i7 test vehicle through a partnership between BMW Group and Solid Power, aiming to advance EV technology with higher energy density and longer range.

  2. The all new 2026 Toyota RAV4 debuts as a fully electrified compact SUV available exclusively in hybrid and plug in hybrid powertrains offering up to 320 hp, 50 miles of all electric range, and new GR SPORT and Woodland models alongside major tech, performance, and design upgrades aimed at enhancing versatility, efficiency, and driving enjoyment.

  3. By leveraging Esri’s ArcGIS technology, smart city infrastructure in Peachtree Corners is being enhanced through real-time data integration that supports EV adoption by optimizing traffic flow, charging infrastructure planning, and connected mobility solutions.

  4. At the Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering in Ohio, public high school students gain hands-on experience building electric cars and learning electrical and engineering skills, preparing them for careers in the growing EV industry while promoting clean energy awareness.

  5. The 2026 Lexus RZ features a new NACS charging port, a larger 11-kW onboard AC charger, and faster DC fast-charging capabilities, with an EPA-estimated range of up to 300 miles, a 72.8-kWh battery, and pricing expected to start around $55,000.

  6. As part of its Hyundai Hope initiative, Hyundai supported sustainability, health, and community in Coastal Georgia, home to its EV manufacturing plant, through donations to Ducks Unlimited, Make-A-Wish Georgia, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire.

  7. A new investment and licensing agreement with Himadri will accelerate the global commercialisation of Sicona’s SiCx® Silicon Carbon anode technology, which significantly improves EV battery energy density and charge times.

  8. With the launch of its affordable Dolphin Surf EV in Berlin, BYD is intensifying competition in Europe’s EV market and pressuring local automakers to offer lower-cost alternatives.

  9. A new fully electric 2025 Chevrolet Silverado rescue vehicle, funded by an $89,000 state grant, has been added to the Beaverton Fire Department fleet to enhance emergency response capabilities and promote environmental sustainability.

  10. At MIITE 2025 in Abu Dhabi, ROX Motor unveiled its global vision "Empowered By Nature, Expanding Globally" and announced strategic partnerships to advance sustainable mobility through EV innovation, including recyclable materials, nonchemical energy storage, and regional manufacturing.

  11. The Vayan Group is expanding its quality assurance capabilities to support EV manufacturers through services like battery testing, vehicle repair, and off-site technical centers, which will enhance reliability and reduce production risks.

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