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🚗 Rivian R2 Deliveries Begin as EV Innovation Accelerates ⚡

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John Rooney
June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

The EV world never slows down, and neither does this week's newsletter, including:

  • Rivian Begins R2 Customer Deliveries

  • Einride Debuts on Nasdaq 

  • Lucid rolls out hands-free driving assist and new software features

  • Hyundai Motor announces largest-ever mobility and robotics deployment

  • VinFast showcases a complete EV ecosystem at its first Philippine International Motor Show appearance

  • Video: Ferrari Luce is the Most Controversial Ferrari Ever

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“At midnight, in the month of June, I stand beneath the mystic moon.”

–Edgar Allan Poe

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  1. Rivian has officially started public customer deliveries of its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV, marking a major milestone as the company expands into the more affordable EV market. Reservation holders are now being invited to place orders as deliveries ramp up across the U.S.

  2. Autonomous and electric freight company Einride has begun trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbols ENRD and ENRDW, marking a significant step in its growth journey. The company aims to accelerate the adoption of electric and self-driving freight solutions across global logistics networks. 

  3. A new software update for the Lucid Gravity SUV introduces hands-free driving, enhanced navigation, smarter charging features, and improved nighttime visibility.

  4. Marking its largest-ever FIFA World Cup deployment, Hyundai Motor will showcase advanced mobility with nearly 1,500 vehicles and buses, alongside its first official robotics deployment featuring Boston Dynamics Spot robots.

  5. At the Philippine International Motor Show 2026, VinFast highlighted its expanding EV ecosystem with new electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and the Rentapasada program aimed at increasing EV accessibility for Filipino drivers.

  6. BMW’s upcoming iX3 Long Wheelbase demonstrated the efficiency of the Neue Klasse platform by traveling more than 500 miles on a single charge, achieving 12.6 kWh/100 km average energy consumption and an estimated range of up to 522 miles in real-world driving conditions.

  7. The EV-Drill LANCE, a lithium-ion battery fire mitigation tool from TEAMEX Corp, has made its first U.S. deployment with the Shartlesville Community Fire Company in Pennsylvania to improve emergency response to electric vehicle fires.

  8. With In-Q-Tel joining as a strategic investor, Harbinger has launched its Praesidia unmanned hybrid-electric defense vehicle platform to support military logistics, transport, and security missions.

  9. Marking its continued push into electrification with a late 2026 launch, Mitsubishi Motors has revealed the all-electric 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV, based on the next-generation Nissan LEAF.

  10. New research from Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale highlights the benefits of the Mercedes-Benz Wallbox home charging station, helping EV owners optimize residential charging with fast, connected charging technology.

  11. VinFast reported Q1 2026 results of 58,577 EV deliveries (+61% YoY) and US$920.7M revenue (+41.7% YoY), alongside continued expansion across 447 global showrooms.

  12. Preserving critical EV infrastructure across the state, Optimus Energy Solutions has acquired and will operate South Carolina’s network of 52 DC fast chargers spanning 26 locations.

  13. Backed by a statewide advocacy campaign, the American EV Jobs Alliance is urging California lawmakers to approve a $200 million EV incentive program offering up to $3,500 for new EVs and $1,750 for used EVs.

Ferrari Luce is the Most Controversial Ferrari Ever

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