June 04, 2026

It's hard to believe we're already in June! This week's newsletter is packed with news, including:

• Lucid Names Silvio Napoli as CEO

• 2026 Honda Prologue Arrives with 308-Mile Range

• Subaru Sales Rise on Hybrid & EV Demand

• NVIDIA Unveils New AI Tools for Autonomous Driving

• Kia Sportage Hybrid Production Begins in Georgia

• Polestar Study Explores the Science of Driving Thrill

• Video: Honda Prologue Review

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“There are two seasons when the leaves are in their glory, their green and perfect youth in June and this their ripe old age.”

–Henry David Thoreau

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1. Silvio Napoli has been appointed CEO of Lucid, bringing leadership experience to focus on execution, efficiency, and long-term growth.

2. The all-electric 2026 Honda Prologue has arrived at Battison Honda, offering up to 308 miles of range, fast-charging capability, and advanced safety and connectivity features.

3. Strong demand for Crosstrek and Forester, along with record hybrid and EV sales accounting for nearly a quarter of total volume, Subaru reported a 10.4% sales increase in May 2026.

4. New AI models and simulation tools from NVIDIA, including the Alpamayo 2 Super, aim to accelerate safe Level 4 autonomous vehicle development.

5. Marking its first Kia model and first hybrid vehicle at the facility, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America began production of the Kia Sportage Hybrid, expanding its EV and electrified vehicle manufacturing capabilities in Georgia.

6. A new research project from the University of Oxford and Polestar will analyze drivers' brain activity, heart rate, and eye movements to scientifically measure the thrill of driving.

7. A new partnership with ChargePoint and Powers Parts aims to accelerate transit electrification across North America by expanding access to EV charging infrastructure and fleet management solutions.

8. With 85,982 vehicles delivered in May, Tesla posted a 39.4% year-over-year increase in China-made EV sales, extending its growth streak to six consecutive months.

9. A new collaboration between Autobrains, NVIDIA, and VinFast aims to develop a cost-efficient Level 4 autonomous driving program for Southeast Asia using Agentic AI and NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion to handle complex real-world conditions.

10. The Hydro Data joint venture, a collaboration involving U Power, was awarded the 2026 “Data Center Power & Energy Solution” Digital Infrastructure Forum Award for its AI-driven hydrogen energy system designed to deliver scalable, low-carbon, cost-efficient power for data centers in Thailand and beyond.

11. A $215M equity investment round has been secured by Spiro, backed by major institutional investors, to accelerate the expansion of electric mobility, battery-swapping networks, and EV infrastructure across Africa.

Honda Prologue Review

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