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EV Digest: Xiaomi YU7, Nio ES8 Milestone, Lucid Cosmos Spied

EV Launches & Updates

    • Xiaomi Expands YU7 Lineup: Xiaomi introduces the YU7 Standard and high-performance YU7 GT, broadening its electric SUV range.
    • Nio Delivers 110,000th ES8: Nio reaches a new milestone with the 110,000th updated ES8, reinforcing its premium EV dominance.
    • Lucid Cosmos Midsize SUV Spotted: Lucid’s more affordable Cosmos SUV was seen testing next to a Tesla Model Y, hinting at a competitive entry.
    • 2026 Leapmotor B03X First Drive: The budget electric SUV keeps things simple and cheap, targeting cost-conscious buyers.

    Industry & Policy

    • Clean Ferries Bill: A new bill aims to transform city waterways with cleaner ferry technologies.
    • Canada’s EV Affordability Program: Canada launches a program to make EVs more accessible, likely through incentives.
    • Rivian’s Pet Patent: Rivian’s new patent goes beyond Dog Mode, but owners should read the fine print for details.
    • Sustaining High-Temp DC-Link Film Webinar: A webinar addresses components for 800V+ SiC inverters, crucial for next-gen EVs.

    Autonomous & Tech

    • Waymo Pauses Expansion: Waymo pauses in four cities as robotaxis struggle with flood conditions.
    • Cybercab Efficiency Claim: Tesla says its Cybercab is the most efficient EV ever built.
    • FSD Across Canada Attempt: A team plans to test Tesla’s Full Self-Driving across Canada, exploring its capabilities.

    Energy & Space

    • Solar Adoption Surges: More utilities, governments, and individuals are adopting solar than ever before.
    • Meta Taps Tesla for Clean Energy: Zuckerberg’s Meta uses Tesla’s clean energy solutions for a major project.
    • SpaceX Moon WiFi Plans: SpaceX aims to put WiFi on the moon, pushing connectivity boundaries.

    Other Notable News

    • Nikola Settlement Progress: Nikola’s ($NKLA) settlement is finally moving forward.
    • Air India 171 Disaster: A historical look at the tragic Air India 171 flight.
    • Why Chinese EVs Look Like Porsches: An analysis of design similarities between Chinese EVs and Porsche.

For more details, visit the original digest at eCarsToday.com/ecars-the-latest.

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