July 22, 2025

From entertainment-focused charging stops to manufacturing milestones, this week highlights how the industry is redefining mobility beyond just transportation in our Tuesday edition of Mobility EVo: 

• Tesla opens retro diner with movie screens

• Subaru's 2026 Uncharted promises 338 horsepower range

• Honda's Anna Plant gears up for manufacturing

• IONNA partners with Wawa for 3,000 charging

• Rivian establishes Atlanta headquarters creating 500 jobs

• Video: Tesla Diner

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“Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?”
– William Shakespeare

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1. Tesla has opened a new diner with 80 Superchargers on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles that combines a retro drive-in movie theater with futuristic technology, serving classic comfort food like burgers and milkshakes in Cybertruck-style boxes. Tesla owners can order food directly from their car screens, and the audio from the 45-foot movie screens syncs with the vehicles' sound systems for an integrated dining and entertainment experience.

2. The all-electric Subaru 2026 Uncharted delivers up to 338 horsepower, more than 300 miles of range, and sub-5-second acceleration, combining sporty performance with fast charging and Subaru's signature all-weather capability.

3. Now a core part of Honda’s EV Hub, the Anna Engine Plant is preparing for EV production in 2026 by manufacturing advanced aluminum EV battery cases using new processes like megacasting and friction stir welding.

4. Surpassing 3,000 contracted charging bays, the partnership with Wawa marks IONNA’s largest EV charging commitment yet, accelerating progress toward its 2030 goal while expanding convenient, high-powered charging access at popular Wawa locations.

5. Rivian will open a new East Coast headquarters in Atlanta by late 2025, creating up to 500 jobs to support its growing operations in Georgia, including a major manufacturing facility in Social Circle.

6. Faraday Future unveiled two new EVs—the FX Super One and Super EAI F.A.C.E.—alongside a breakthrough technology architecture, opened pre-orders, and secured major investor support as part of its accelerated push into the intelligent EV market.

7. The all-electric T75 Terminal Tractor, a purpose-built, zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle designed for port and yard operations, is now available from ZM Trucks, delivering strong performance, rapid charging, and full-day operational capacity for fleets across North America.

8. Aiming to build a smarter, greener, and more efficient energy future, U Power has launched Southeast Asia’s first fully operational smart EV battery-swapping station in Thailand, expanding its global AI-powered energy ecosystem through strategic partnerships and scalable infrastructure.

9. Battery-grade lithium-metal anodes were successfully produced by Alpha-En using high-purity lithium carbonate from Century Lithium’s Angel Island project, demonstrating superior performance and supporting efforts to strengthen the domestic U.S. battery materials supply chain.

10. To support its EV business and broaden investor appeal, a proposed 1-for-10 reverse stock split has been filed for shareholder approval, aiming to raise Lucid’s share price without altering ownership percentages.

11. A new London hub will expand Rivian's global talent pool and support the development of its Large Driving Model, helping advance the company’s AI and autonomous driving capabilities for next-generation EV features.

Tesla Diner

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