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- First Drive: The 2027 Rivian R2 entirely changes the EV game - Ars Technica
Rivian's R2 midsize EV cuts weight and cost with simplified wiring, no hydraulic roll control, and 400V charging while retaining up to 345 miles of range.
- Honda Posts First-Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s
Honda reported its first annual loss since 1957 after booking a multibillion-dollar charge from shrinking its electric-vehicle initiatives.
- Tesla Semi: first truck rolls off high-volume production line
Tesla rolled the first Semi off its high-volume production line at Gigafactory Nevada, targeting 50,000 trucks annually and undercutting rivals on price with 500-mile range.
- Rivian Unveils Custom Silicon, R2 Lidar Roadmap, and Universal Hands Free
Rivian announced RAP1 custom silicon, LiDAR plans for R2, and Universal Hands Free for Gen 2 at its first Autonomy and AI Day.