Automotive

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The luxurious Evotrex PG5 RV parked in a breathtaking remote landscape at sunset, highlighting its off-grid capabilities and premium design.
Startups

Evotrex Secures $30 Million for Off-Grid RVs

Despite a $160,000 price tag, 90 percent of orders for Evotrex's new PG5 RV are for the fully loaded Premium package.

Marcus Havel·June 9, 2026
Scientists in a futuristic lab observe holographic projections of advanced EV battery cells at GM's new Battery Cell Development Center.
Industry Trends

GM invests $900M in new EV battery tech for future vehicles

General Motors is pouring $900 million into a new Battery Cell Development Center near Detroit, aiming to produce its first proprietary lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) cells by early 2027.

Marcus Havel·June 8, 2026
Hyundai Motor India Innovation Challenge winner, Cambridge GaN Devices, showcasing advanced EV traction inverter technology in a futuristic automotive landscape.
Startups

Hyundai Motor India Launches Innovation Challenge for Startups

Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD), a startup, recently won a Hyundai Open Innovation Challenge for its robust EV traction inverter technology.

Marcus Havel·June 6, 2026
Diverse group of entrepreneurs collaborating on futuristic mobility solutions with Hyundai's AI and electrification concepts displayed holographically.
Startups

Hyundai Launches Innovation Challenge 2026 for Mobility Startups

Hyundai Motor India, a major automotive manufacturer, has launched the Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026, a six-month program inviting startups to co-develop mobility and technology solutions.

Marcus Havel·June 5, 2026
A premium Rivian R2 electric SUV is showcased against a beautiful natural landscape at sunset, emphasizing its design and connection to the outdoors.
Startups

Rivian R2 Premium SUV Deliveries Begin June 9

Rivian will begin delivering its R2 electric SUVs on June 9, a full year ahead of previous estimates, but only for trims starting just under $60,000, according to Electrek .

Marcus Havel·May 28, 2026
Robotic arm and human engineer working together in a high-tech BMW facility, symbolizing AI and robotics investment.
Funding

BMW i Ventures Launches $300M Fund for AI Robotics Investments

Even before officially deploying capital from its new $300 million fund, BMW i Ventures had quietly backed five unnamed AI startups through its previous fund, demonstrating a deep, ongoing commitment

Marcus Havel·April 30, 2026