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Wed. May 6th, 2026
RECENT: Rivian mulls LiDAR production in potential Chinese partnershipGlobal unveiling: After many teases, the VW ID. Polo has been revealed in full. 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Huge surge as oil price skyrockets and ICE popularity melts away in Europe – EV CentralTinubu Expands PiCNG Mandate To Electric VehiclesBYD launches new SUV with 1,500 kW Flash Charging, at under $A32,000Pony AI Reports First Quarterly Profit, Targets 3,000-Vehicle Fleet in 2026Fleet Electrification Explained: Benefits, Costs and Challenges for BusinessMiddle East War: Rising fares increase commuters’ burdenPolestar hits 50% recycled cobalt in EV batteries – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalObodofie Secures CNG Licence, Targets Gas Revolution In BayelsaCould The Cybercab Preview Tesla’s New Door Release?Samsung SDI, L&F ink battery material purchase agreement – Batteries NewsNissan Bets on Plug-Free Hybrid to Bridge EV Gap as U.S. Buyers Hesitate – TekediaNew EV Sales Slide While Used EV Demand AcceleratesWatch Donut Lab’s Mysterious Solid-State Battery Charge In An Actual EVDodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Maserati BEVs get access to Tesla’s Supercharger networkNAJA Urges FG to Ensure Crude Supply to Local Refineries as Fuel Prices Rise – THISDAYLIVEMARC Train Station Charging Station Potomac Edison – 2025 Report – Plug-In SitesThe State House, AbujaAdvancements in thermal adhesives: enhancing battery cell-to-pack and cell-to-ribbon performance for EVsNew ChargePoint Fees: What’s Changing and Who Pays More | EV ConnectElectric Car Maintenance Costs vs Gas Cars: Which is More Affordable?Defections: We don’t go out of our way looking for people – APC chieftain, AhmedLeapmotor B10: A practical electric SUV at a practical priceRivian unveils full R2 lineup with trims and pricingTrump’s Offshore Wind Nightmare Becomes RealityCarloha  Chery’s iCAUR V23:  Electric Off-Road SUV with 5-Star Safety Rating – THISDAYLIVEAlpine unveils dedicated EV sportscar platform with 800V cell-to-pack battery – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology InternationalWaste Management: PEWAN Rallies Stakeholders to Proffer Practical Solutions – Radio Nigeria LagosXiaomi Will Fix Its $5,800 Hood’s Fake Ducts After LawsuitsXiaomi moves up new SU7 launch to Mar as EV race heats upElectric utes won’t work without battery breakthrough: Ford global boss delivers his verdict during Aussie visit – EV CentralRoland Berger Acquires Alexec Consulting to Strengthen Global Battery and EV AdvisoryMercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV Interior RevealedTerawatt and Velocity Vehicle Group Partner to Expand Heavy-Duty EV Charging NetworkVehicle-To-Grid-Technology Explained | Vital EV SolutionsThree Million Barrels Push Central to Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Stability, Energy Security – THISDAYLIVETestimony Against Maryland HB 1225 – Plug-In SitesTinubu’s Policies, Programmes Necessary For Nigeria’s Growth, Development — Group – News Agency Of NigeriaHorse Powertrain’s amorphous-steel hybrid motor reaches 98.2% efficiencySungrow and Delta Capacity Deepen Partnership with 1 GWh BESS Framework Agreement Signed at Energy Storage Summit – Batteries NewsLocal EV manufacturer launches mobility van for urban transportation  – Blueprint Newspapers LimitedEV sales bounce back to nearly 12 pct of Australia market, led by Tesla, BYD and ZeekrWhat Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually Reveals
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Rivian mulls LiDAR production in potential Chinese partnership
  • May 6, 2026
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Rivian mulls LiDAR production in potential Chinese partnership

Rivian is considering making its own LiDAR sensors in the US using Chinese technology, rather than buying directly from Chinese suppliers. Chinese suppliers such as Hesai and RoboSense currently dominate the market with advanced and low-cost LiDAR technology. (File photo shows a Hesai LiDAR. Image credit: CnEVPost) Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is considering developing and…

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