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electriccarsreport. com > 2026 > 06 > gm-partners-with-peak-energy-to-advance-sodium-ion-batteries-for-grid-scale-energy-storage

GM Partners With Peak Energy to Develop Sodium-Ion Batteries for Grid Storage

2+ hour, 31+ min ago  (706+ words) As electricity demand accelerates and AI-powered data centers place increasing pressure on power grids, General Motors is expanding its battery strategy beyond electric vehicles. The automaker has announced a new partnership with startup Peak Energy to develop sodium-ion battery technology…...

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electriccarsreport. com > 2026 > 06 > lucid-gravity-receives-major-ota-update-with-hands-free-driving-smarter-navigation-and-enhanced-charging-features

Lucid Gravity Gains Hands-Free Driving, Smarter Navigation and Charging Updates

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (607+ words) Lucid Motors has begun rolling out a significant over-the-air (OTA) software update for the Lucid Gravity, bringing a suite of new features designed to improve driving convenience, navigation, charging transparency, and everyday usability. The update marks another major step in…...

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electriccarsreport. com > 2026 > 06 > nvidia-expands-drive-hyperion-ecosystem-to-accelerate-global-robotaxi-deployment

NVIDIA Expands DRIVE Hyperion Ecosystem to Accelerate Global Robotaxi Rollout

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (440+ words) The move strengthens NVIDIA's position in the rapidly evolving autonomous mobility sector, with new collaborations spanning Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The company says DRIVE Hyperion provides a scalable, safety-focused foundation for robotaxi services and highly automated vehicles, helping…...

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electriccarsreport. com > 2026 > 05 > waymo-ojai-robotaxi-debuts-with-roomier-design-and-sixth-gen-autonomous-tech

Waymo Ojai Robotaxi Debuts With Sixth-Gen Autonomous Tech

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (721+ words) Waymo is preparing to launch its next-generation Ojai robotaxi for public riders, marking a major step forward in the expansion of autonomous ride-hailing services in the United States. The new electric van will initially roll out in San Francisco, Los…...

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electriccarsreport. com > 2026 > 05 > stellantis-expands-applied-intuition-partnership-to-accelerate-ai-defined-vehicles

Stellantis Expands Applied Intuition Partnership to Advance STLA Brain Platform

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (184+ words) Stellantis and Applied Intuition are expanding their strategic partnership as the automaker pushes forward with the development of its next-generation STLA Brain intelligent vehicle platform. The latest agreement builds on the companies" existing collaboration around STLA Smart Cockpit, where both…...

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electriccarsreport. com > 2026 > 05 > polestar-and-oxford-university-launch-study-to-measure-the-science-of-driving-excitement

Polestar and Oxford University Study the Science Behind EV Driving Excitement

3+ week, 12+ hour ago  (545+ words) Swedish EV maker Polestar has teamed up with the University of Oxford to explore a question that has long been difficult to answer: can the thrill of driving actually be measured scientifically? The new pilot research project, launched together with…...

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electriccarsreport. com > 2026 > 05 > xpeng-launches-mass-produced-robotaxi-in-china-with-l4-autonomy

XPENG Rolls Out First Mass-Produced Robotaxi

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (471+ words) XPENG has officially launched its first mass-produced Robotaxi in Guangzhou, marking a major milestone not just for the company, but for China's rapidly evolving autonomous driving sector. The rollout represents the first time a domestic automaker has brought a Robotaxi…...

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electriccarsreport. com > 2026 > 05 > ai-fast-charging-could-extend-ev-battery-life-by-23

AI Fast Charging Boosts EV Battery Life by 23%

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (365+ words) A new breakthrough in electric vehicle charging could solve one of the biggest trade-offs facing EV owners today: speed versus battery longevity. Fast charging has become essential for modern EV use, especially for long-distance travel and commercial applications like taxis…...

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electriccarsreport. com > 2026 > 05 > google-gemini-comes-to-polestar-and-volvo-evs

Google Gemini Arrives in Polestar and Volvo EVs

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (586+ words) The next phase of in-car intelligence has officially begun. Polestar and Volvo Cars are rolling out Google Gemini across their electric vehicle lineups, replacing traditional voice commands with a far more natural, conversational experience. Starting in the United States, the…...

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electriccarsreport. com > 2026 > 05 > weride-and-lenovo-target-200000-robotaxis-in-major-expansion

We Ride and Lenovo Target 200, 000 Robotaxis by 2031

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (499+ words) We Ride has announced an expanded partnership with Lenovo at Auto China 2026, signaling a major step toward large-scale commercialization of Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving. The two companies plan to deploy up to 200, 000 autonomous vehicles worldwide over the next five years, one…...

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