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Electric Cars and Market Shifts

Rivian pushed a major free over-the-air update that modernizes older R1S SUVs and R1T trucks.

Volkswagen announced plans that could cut another 50,000 jobs (totaling ~100,000) and possibly halt EV production at four German plants amid cost pressure and Chinese competition.
Norway hit a record 98.7% battery-electric share of new passenger-car sales in August. The UK also saw EVs as the top-selling powertrain last month.

Jeep Wagoneer EREV production was delayed six months. Kia’s compact EV3 arrived in the U.S. starting at $29,890. Slate’s budget electric truck could begin deliveries as early as December.

Range Rover Electric goes on sale — JLR opened order books September 2 for its first-ever electric Range Rover, starting at £154,070 in the UK ($138,000 in the US), with a 118.5 kWh battery and up to 372 miles WLTP range.
BMW delivers its two-millionth EV as electrified models pass a quarter of the brand's European sales this year.

UK EVs hit 30% market share in August new car registrations, the third straight month ahead of the ZEV Mandate's target trajectory.

Nio's Firefly brand hit 80,000 deliveries in under 500 days, while Nio's own CEO said it's "difficult to convince investors" after Goldman cut its price target.
US automakers urged Congress to permanently ban Chinese vehicles before adjournment, as BYD prepares to announce a Malaysia production plan.