Peter Johnson

If you see more Hyundai EVs on the road, it’s not just you. Hyundai Motor North America reported its best-ever IONIQ 5 sales month in June, with the IONIQ 6 crossing the 1,000 mark for the first time.

As it ramps production, EV maker Rivian (RIVN) continues beating expectations in a critical year. In the second quarter, Rivian delivered 12,640 EVs, exceeding expectations and putting it on track to reach its 50K production goal. Rivian’s stock surged on the news, up over 13%.

On Friday, Toyota Motor North America announced several leadership changes as it inches toward its commitment to electrification. As part of the changes, Toyota is establishing a new “senior vice president of electric vehicle supply” role to lead the automaker’s North American EV supply and production strategy.

General Motors (GM) has acquired “substantially all the assets” of ALGOLiON Ltd, an Israel-based battery software startup, the company announced on Friday. The company’s technology helps detect irregularities in cell performance that will be used to maintain battery health in GM’s EVs.

Electric vehicle maker Rivian (RIVN) hired Sarah O’Brien to lead the company’s communications efforts on Friday. O’Brien previously served as vice president of communications at Tesla during the launch of the Model 3 and at Apple before that for a critical eight-year stretch.

As one chapter closes, another one is about to open. Ford is ending production of its top-selling Fiesta model next week as it gears up for an all-electric future. The compact car was retired to free up much-needed space at its Cologne, Germany, plant to build Ford’s new electric Explorer SUV.

The Hyundai Motor Group is already eyeing its second North American EV assembly while its first is still under construction in Bryan County, Georgia. According to Hyundai Auto Canada’s CEO, Don Romano, “Canada’s going to be part of that conversation.”

If you own a Hyundai and are looking to upgrade to a new EV, now is a better time than ever. The company is offering up to $10,000 off a new IONIQ 5 or IONIQ 6 fully electric car for current Hyundai drivers.

Leading truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks is pioneering a path for the heavy transport hauling industry to go all-electric. The company delivered an electric truck for heavy transport in Sweden that can handle a total weight of 74 tons. Impressively – Volvo’s heavy-duty electric truck runs 12 hours a day, with one charging stop along the way.

Polestar drivers are gaining access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. Swedish EV maker Polestar (PSNY) announced Thursday it’s officially adopting Tesla’s NACS connector.

The first sellable Chevy Blazer EV just rolled off the production line at General Motor’s Ramos Arizpe plant as the automaker plans to launch its new electric SUV this summer.

A drone may be delivering your next vitamin or supplement order. Leading global health and wellness company GNC is joining forces with Zipline to offer fully electric drone delivery in select markets in the US starting this summer.

When you come across a Kia vehicle, the word luxury typically isn’t the first word that comes to mind. The South Korean automaker is out to change that with its first three-row electric SUV, the Kia EV9, which is destined to deliver new standards from the brand.

American EV startup Lucid (LCID) is pursuing a new path to boost revenue and maintain competitiveness as competition in the EV market grows. According to Lucid’s CEO, the company’s recent EV tech deal with Aston Martin is just the start of its future supply business.

General Motors (GM) is going all-electric, but the transition hasn’t happened as quickly as many anticipated. The automaker is overcoming supply chain hurdles as it ramps up EV production. With several high-volume EVs launching, GM’s CEO Mary Barra believes “it will be dramatically different” next year. But will it be enough to surpass Tesla?

A fully electric car you can drive on public roads and fly to skip traffic may sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but Alef Aeronautics is making it a reality. The company revealed Tuesday that its flying car, “Model A,” became the first of its kind to receive legal approval to fly from the US government.

Jeep and RAM owner, Stellantis, launched a new EV charging and energy business, “Free2Move Charge,” on Tuesday to maximize the benefits of owning an electric car. Meanwhile, the automaker has yet to commit to adopting Tesla’s NACS as North America moves closer to making it the standard connector.

EV startup Lordstown Motors (RIDE) filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday. Lordstown is also suing Foxconn after the companies failed to find common ground over a promised investment to keep the EV startup afloat.

Thus, the fate of the Endurance electric truck is again up in the air as the company plans to sell off its assets.

Nissan announced today that the 2024 Nissan LEAF is on sale now with a starting price below $30,000, making it one of the most accessible EV options in the US. However, Nissan has failed to update the inferior CHAdeMO charging plug once again, which should have been replaced years ago.

Porsche is taking its EV drive tech beyond the roads (and land altogether) in a new partnership with renowned Australian yacht builder, Frauscher Shipyard. The premium German automaker is developing an electric sports boat that will be equipped with the upcoming Porsche Macan EVs drive tech. It’s expected to go on sale next year.

General Motors (GM) announced a new deal with Australian-based supplier Element 25 on Monday to expand manganese sulfate production in the US, a key EV battery component.

Luxury British sports car maker Aston Martin is revving up its plans to build “The world’s most thrilling and highly desirable electric performance cars.” The automaker is teaming up with American EV startup Lucid in a long-term partnership to supply proprietary EV technology to help propel its electrification strategy.

Ford, GM, and Stellantis will win the largest share of the US EV market over the next four years, but it won’t be easy.

Nissan’s luxury division Infiniti revealed a modern brand refresh on Friday amid a multi-year sales slump. The revamp includes a new logo and Apple-like stores complete with signature scents and sounds. One thing missing from these showrooms – is fully electric vehicles. Infiniti showed off its first EV at a recent dealer meeting, with dealers describing it as a Tesla Model-like electric sedan.