December 19, 2024

 

Less than a week until Hanukkah and Christmas, the holiday spirit is in full swing as families prepare to celebrate these festive traditions. Check out this Thursday’s edition of Mobility EVo, including:

• Nissan and Honda merger talks
• Rivian updates
• ChargePoint and GM team up to install chargers
• Battery life is better than expected according to a Stanford study
• All-new hybrid-electric Honda Prelude
• Intellias announces partnership with Zeekr
• 2025 Toyota bZ4X BEV electrifies w/ lower price
• Mustang Mach-E earns IIHS top safety award
• Video: Electric BMW M Part II

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• Nissan and Honda are reportedly in merger talks to address industry challenges, including Nissan's financial struggles, growing competition from Chinese automakers, and the need for cost-sharing and enhanced EV development, potentially forming the world's third-largest automaker.

• The latest software update from Rivian enhances the driving experience with Google Cast, YouTube, SiriusXM, improved Highway Assist features, holiday-themed surprises, and new conveniences such as climate scheduling and a sleek key fob.

• To enhance charging access and speeds by the end of 2025, ChargePoint and General Motors have teamed up to install hundreds of ultra-fast EV charging ports across the U.S., featuring cutting-edge technology like the Omni Port system and Express Plus platform.

• Real-world driving and charging behaviors can extend EV battery life by up to 40% compared to lab-based predictions, according to a Stanford-SLAC study, which underscores the need for more realistic testing methods to optimize battery longevity.

• The iconic Honda Prelude will return as a hybrid-electric sports coupe late next year, featuring the debut of the innovative Honda S+ Shift system, as part of Honda's broader electrification strategy aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050.

• Intellias has partnered with Zeekr Technology Europe to establish a new software R&D hub in Krakow.

• Toyota has announced that the 2025 bZ4X EV will feature a starting MSRP of $37,070 for the XLE FWD grade, reflecting a nearly 14% price reduction, and will introduce a new Nightshade Edition with enhanced styling.

• The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E and 2024-25 F-150 earned top safety awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), with the Mach-E receiving a TOP SAFETY PICK+ and the F-150 earning a TOP SAFETY PICK for models built after August and September 2024.

• With $4.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, Toyota, in collaboration with national labs and industry partners, is developing an autonomous robotic battery disassembly process to enhance EV battery supply chain circularity.

• Stellantis will launch the range-extended Ram 1500 Ramcharger in 2025 ahead of the Ram 1500 REV, highlighting advanced electrification with a 690-mile range, best-in-class towing and payload, and bi-directional charging to meet growing consumer demand.

• The next-generation e:HEV hybrid system was unveiled by Honda with enhanced efficiency, performance, and reduced costs, targeting 1.3 million annual hybrid vehicle sales by 2030.

• Alghanim Industries and BYD have opened the largest BYD showroom outside China in Kuwait.

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