EV News: Tech, Records, & Recalls This Week

Market Leaders & Record Orders

• Tesla Tops Norway May Sales: Tesla led car sales in Norway for May, with Model Y as the top seller.
• Kia EV Sales Rise in USA: Kia reported an increase in EV sales in the US market.
• Orange EV Secures Record 600 Terminal Trucks Order: Orange EV received a record order for 600 electric terminal trucks.
• Automakers Enjoy May Reprieve: Sales rebounded in May, led by hybrid vehicles.

New Models & Specs

• BMW iX3 40 Price & Specs Confirmed: Entry-level luxury electric SUV priced under the Luxury Car Tax threshold.
• Daimler Truck Introduces eActros Lowliner: New low-entry electric truck for urban delivery.
• Seres & ByteDance Partner on New Car Brand: DeepRoute expected as ADAS provider for the new brand.

Tech & Batteries

• BYD Debuts China’s First 4nm Automotive Chip: Next-gen chip for autonomous vehicles.
• Tesla improves Dashcam playback: New update enhances playback experience.
• Tesla Update 2026.20 Adds Parental Controls: Also encrypts dashcam footage for privacy.

Charging Infrastructure

• State puts out call for heavy EV charging hubs: Part of fuel security plan for commercial vehicles.
• Home charging question: Common EV owner query about optimal home charging.

Recalls & Issues

• Lucid Recalls Cheapest EV: Lucid Air model may lose power while driving; recall issued.
• Hyundai Strange Relay Noise: After 2020 IONIQ recall, owners report relay noise.
• Brake pump noise every 60 seconds: Some EVs exhibit periodic brake pump noise.

Innovation & Partnerships

• Tesla Cybertruck Glass Collectible Set: Limited edition hand-blown glass inspired by Cybertruck.
• Advanced Robotics & Smart Politics Propel Kia Sportage Hybrid: Georgia plant history made with hybrid SUV production.
• Tesla Semi Proves on Grapevine Pass: Successful climb on California’s mountain pass.

Interviews & Insights

• Interview with Manos Polioudis, CEO Talos Technology: Insights on EV charging infrastructure.
• Insights from Gravitational-Wave Transient Catalogue-4.0: Scientific update not directly EV-related.
• AC Performance in Latest 1.2 Maruti Cars: Consumer feedback on AC in new models.

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