July 17, 2025

One powerful newsletter at a time! Check out Thursday’s news: 

• Lucid announces autonomous updates and Uber partnership

• Zeekr Group enters into merger agreement

• Introducing Rivian Navigation with Google Maps

• Large three-row SUV ONVO L90 pre-order

• Top spots ABI Research: Siemens, i-charging, ABB E-mobility, and Kempower 

• Video: Rivian Navigation 

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1. Hands-Free Drive Assist and Hands-Free Lane Change Assist will be added to Lucid's DreamDrive Pro system via an over-the-air update starting July 30. Meanwhile, Uber plans to deploy over 20,000 Lucid vehicles equipped with Nuro's autonomous driving technology across dozens of global markets over six years, with the first launch in a major US city next year, supported by multi-hundred-million dollar investments in both partner companies.

2. A merger agreement has been reached for Geely to acquire all outstanding shares of premium EV maker Zeekr, taking the company private in a deal offering shareholders cash or Geely stock, with completion expected by late 2025.

3. Rivian’s new integration with Google Maps enhances its EV navigation system with real-time traffic, satellite imagery, and place data while preserving EV-specific features like range estimates, charging scores, and curated charging stops for seamless trip planning.

4. Offering up to 375 miles of range, starting at $38,988, advanced smart features, and class-leading space and efficiency, the ONVO L90 is a new all-electric three-row SUV from NIO’s second brand.

5. Siemens, i-charging, ABB E-mobility, and Kempower were named top vendors in ABI Research’s 2025 ranking of commercial EV charging solution providers, recognized for their innovation, scalability, and support in addressing growing electrification and grid challenges.

6. The newly launched ILiAD+ process boosts Direct Lithium Extraction efficiency by significantly improving impurity rejection and cutting production costs by over 10%, offering a major advancement for scalable, cost-effective battery-grade lithium production.

7. New York’s upcoming commercial EV incentives—offering up to $144,000 in savings—make August an ideal time for businesses to adopt all-electric trucks like the Bollinger B4, especially before federal tax credits expire at the end of September.

8. EV buyers can now receive up to $400 off EV purchases and discounts on Bluelink™ services through Hyundai’s new tier-based Rewards program, designed to enhance the ownership experience.

9. The newly approved 2025 Integrated Resource Plan by Georgia Power supports Georgia’s rapid growth and EV adoption by expanding clean energy, modernizing the grid, and investing in technologies like solar-plus-storage and electric vehicle battery integration to ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable power.

10. An electric Ford F-150 Lightning powers Eliza’s mobile café and bookstore, proving to be a silent, reliable alternative to gas generators and enabling her to run her full business off-grid for over eight hours a day.

11. Second quarter 2025 financial results for Zeekr Group will be released on August 14, 2025, ahead of U.S. market opening.

12. THOR Industries and Harbinger won Fast Company’s 2025 World Changing Ideas Award for creating the world’s first hybrid electric Class A motorhome, offering up to 500 miles of range and redefining sustainable, long-distance RV travel.

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