July 09, 2026

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• Ford's rumored Ranchero EV pickup

• Lucid Q2 production and deliveries

• ChargePoint expands public charging across the Southeast

• FIAT Topolino enters the U.S. market

• Hyundai Getaway Summer Sales Event

• Bentley Torcal electric SUV

• Video: Mercedes CLA: Car Of The Year! REALLY??

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1. Expected to arrive as a 2028 model, Ford Motor Company's rumored Ranchero electric pickup is projected to start around $30,000, using the company's new Universal EV platform to deliver an affordable, compact electric truck with an estimated 300-mile range.

2. During the second quarter of 2026, 4,774 vehicles were produced and 3,953 were delivered as Lucid restructured its leadership team to improve execution, strengthen accountability, and accelerate innovation across its EV business.

3. More than 200 new public EV charging ports will be deployed across the southeastern U.S. through an expanded partnership between ChargePoint and Optimus Energy Solutions, with ChargePoint providing the hardware, software, and services for the growing network.

4. Marking Stellantis' entry into the U.S. micromobility market, the all-electric FIAT Topolino arrives with up to 46 miles of range, a starting price of $13,995, and potential street-legal capability later this summer.

5. The 2026 Getaway Summer Sales Event offers financing and incentives across Hyundai Motor America's lineup, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles, making EV ownership and electrified mobility more affordable through Labor Day.

6. The upcoming Torcal electric SUV, named after Spain's El Torcal de Antequera, will become the fourth modern model line from Bentley Motors, marking the luxury automaker's next step in its EV expansion.

7. A new partnership between Canada Nickel and RWE Supply & Trading aims to commercialize low-carbon nickel and stainless steel for the EV battery and clean energy sectors.

8. The VF 2, a compact two-door electric city car priced at approximately $7,150 USD (including the battery), was unveiled by VinFast as an affordable urban mobility solution offering up to 130 miles of range, fast charging, advanced safety features, and a practical alternative to motorcycles in Vietnam.

9. An 8% increase in first-half 2026 global sales helped smart expand to 41 markets, more than 700 sales outlets, and a growing premium EV lineup that now includes the new #6 EHD fastback sedan and upcoming #2 model.

10. A preliminary economic assessment highlights the Kearney Graphite Project’s potential as a high-return North American source of battery-grade graphite, strengthening the EV supply chain for Global Battery Materials.

11. Through AI-focused partnerships with NVIDIA and Autobrains, VinFast is advancing its autonomous driving strategy with Level 2+ and Level 2++ ADAS development and scalable camera-based technologies aimed at delivering safer, more affordable intelligent mobility solutions.

Mercedes CLA: Car Of The Year! REALLY??

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