Recent Developments and Innovations in the Electric Vehicle Industry

SpaceX has received approval from the United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) for its next-generation Starlink dish designed for moving vehicles, following their earlier license to operate static Starlink dishes This new approval allows for the operation of both V4 and mini Starlink dishes on cars, ships, and planes Additionally, Starlink has recently achieved a milestone of 3 million customers across 99 countries and demonstrated its Direct to Cell service, enabling the first video call via this satellite technology. In other company news, a Tesla Cybertruck was involved in a theft, quickly resolved with the thief’s apprehension Meanwhile, Tesla continues its innovation wave by teasing the upcoming Cybercab and urging shareholders to vote on critical matters including a proposed redomestication during their 2024 Annual Stockholders Meeting The Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD also received an EPA estimate of 303 miles. Across the industry, VinFast faced scrutiny as the NHTSA began an investigation into a fatal accident involving a VinFast VF8 Genesis is gearing up to launch a new luxury mid-size electric SUV, the GV80, set to rival Tesla’s Model Y and the Porsche Macan EV Kia has garnered recognition with the EV9 being named the 2024 Electric Vehicle of Texas by Texas Auto Writers Association.

Hyundai Motor Group is deepening ties with Indonesia aiming to enhance their footprint in the EV and hydrogen energy sectors Furthermore, Rivian has announced the date for its 2024 Investor Day event Amid these developments, tariff tensions escalate as China considers implementing a 25% tariff on large engine foreign vehicle imports, responding to new U.S.

tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.