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June 20, 2024

Thursday again, bringing you the latest EV news straight to your inbox. Today we are relaying information on these topics to name a few:

• Hyundai announces first production vehicle to be 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5

• JLR and Chery announce new value-creating model of collaboration

• An electric, autonomous, driverless transport vehicle from BMW

• EcoFlow launches Home Energy Ecosystem

• Verra Mobility partners with Bluedot

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1. Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America will begin production of the award-winning 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV in Q4 2024 at its new $7.59 billion plant in Georgia, creating 8,500 direct jobs and contributing significantly to the local economy.

2. A Letter of Intent has been signed for CJLR to license the Freelander brand from JLR to create a new portfolio of electric vehicles in China.

3. An electric, autonomous, driverless transport vehicle using innovative LiDAR sensors at BMW Group Plant Regensburg improves efficiency and safety by autonomously transporting up to 55 tonnes, and its closed recycling loop for pressed parts saves about 160,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.

4. A leading portable power and renewable energy solutions company, EcoFlow introduces the new EcoFlow Home Energy Ecosystem, which includes the PowerOcean Plus, to allow homeowners to manage multiple applications and maximize savings by integrating Tibber's dynamic pricing and energy optimization algorithms.

5. A leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, Verra Mobility Corporation announced a partnership with EV fleet management platform Bluedot to offer fleet customers the ability to find, charge, and automatically pay for charging at over 80% of public charging stations.

6. ChargePoint and LG Electronics have formed a strategic partnership to develop innovative EV charging solutions, combining ChargePoint’s charger management software with LG’s advanced hardware.

7. Fisker Group Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

8. Just like its gasoline-powered vehicles, Ferrari promises its first electric car will have an exciting and authentic sound.

9. Ikea, Scania, and KLOG are partnering to use electric trucks to transport Ikea products in Portugal for the first time.

10. Volkswagen Group is releasing a new home charger, Elli Charger 2, that offers reduced charging costs, multiple versions, and can be integrated with solar energy systems.

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