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EV Expansion in Action: Charging Growth, Robotaxis & Next-Gen Tech⚡
April 16, 2026
April is whizzing by like a brand-new Mobility EVo zipping into your inbox—fast, fresh, and impossible to ignore. ⚡📩🚗:
IONNA and Circle K enter a partnership to expand access to EV charging
Rivian and Redwood Materials announce energy storage partnership
Lucid to receive new investments from the PIF and Uber
Hyundai Motor Company launches IONIQ lineup brand in China
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced its long‑term vision, “Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life”
Video: IONNA and Circle K Partnership
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Across the U.S., IONNA and Circle K are partnering to expand EV infrastructure with plans for over 350 high-power charging sites—including upgrades to 85 existing locations—featuring speeds up to 400 kW starting in late 2026.
At Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, Rivian and Redwood Materials are deploying a 10 MWh second-life EV battery energy storage system using repurposed vehicle battery packs to lower energy costs, reduce peak grid demand, and support overall U.S. grid reliability.
Strengthening funding for future software-defined EV and autonomous mobility growth, Lucid Group and Uber expanded their robotaxi partnership to at least 35,000 vehicles globally, supported by $550 million from Ayar Third Investment Company and an additional $200 million from Uber.
Ahead of Auto China 2026, Hyundai Motor Company launched its all-electric IONIQ brand in China, unveiling the VENUS sedan and EARTH SUV concepts to signal a major push into the country’s fast-growing EV market.
Across 90% of its lineup, Nissan plans to expand AI-driven, electrified vehicles while streamlining to 45 models and introducing new EVs and hybrids to boost global competitiveness.
Supporting a rapid shift toward zero-emission public transport, TEMSA delivered 15 electric buses to Lithuania, further expanding its EV footprint across Europe.
The BMW Open by Bitpanda will feature its strongest player field ever and award the winner the all-electric BMW iX3, the first Neue Klasse EV and 2026 World Car of the Year.
Revealed at its world premiere, the all-new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo brings a new name, refreshed “Pure Positive” design, a higher-quality and more intuitive interior, advanced technologies including enhanced driver assistance, and a more efficient electric drive system delivering up to 391 miles of range.
XEV Heroes Foundation and Priority Toyota of Springfield partnered to provide specialized EV safety training for first responders, addressing the growing risk of high-voltage exposure as electric vehicles become more widespread.
With a multi-channel European rollout, Kia launched its “Power of Firsts” campaign to introduce the compact, entry-level EV2 as an accessible gateway into electric mobility.
IONNA and Circle K Partnership
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