Lucid Air interface enchancment, Rivian drive models, Nio EC7: At the moment’s Automotive Information

Rivian takes a have a look at the constructing blocks for its upcoming dual-motor electrical vans. Nio may need essentially the most aerodynamic SUV ever. And we have a look at Lucid’s interface, and its steady enchancment, up shut. This and extra, right here at Inexperienced Automotive Stories. 

The Lucid Air stays the know-how chief amongst EVs, with astonishing vary, energy, and effectivity. And we simply checked in with Lucid’s consumer interface, which has been given an invisible overhaul through software program and over-the-air upgrades—and continues to enhance, typically by the day. 

Rivian this week previewed the drive modules for the dual-motor powertrain it plans to make the core of the lineup for its R1T electrical pickup and R1S electrical SUV. With one such drive unit at every axle in these vans, dual-motor Rivian fashions will provide a “customary model,” or an “enhanced model” with a software-enabled increase to 700 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque. And it will likely be the one technique to get the 180-kwh Max Pack battery. 

And Nio has revealed the EC7, an “SUV coupe” with what Nio claims to be the lowest-ever coefficient of drag (0.23) for a manufacturing SUV—a trait that may definitely assist maximize its vary. However is it an SUV?

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