EV Daily | Trump Backs Tesla; Rivian Unveils Highway Assist; Jaguar Debuts; Toyota Opens Fast Charger

【Tesla】

President Trump held a press conference at the White House to support Tesla amid stock downturns and protests. He praised Tesla's vehicles and committed to buy a Model S Plaid, resulting in a 3.8% stock rise. Musk plans to double Tesla’s US EV production within two years, utilizing existing capacity and adding new models. Production currently stands at 700,000 units yearly, with plans to increase it to 1.4 million. Tesla aims to expand production of new models and the Tesla Semi electric truck. A Tesla Cybertruck sank in Ventura harbor, challenging claims of its usability as a boat. The truck's wade mode remains unsupported by warranty.

【Others】

Rivian introduced Enhanced Highway Assist, allowing hands-free driving on specific highways. The system uses an infrared camera to ensure driver attention. Rivian also launched a Rally drive mode with a Performance Upgrade option, adding horsepower and torque. Greenlane is set to open a flagship EV charging station with solar panels and battery storage for commercial vehicles. Greenlane’s tech suite aims to optimize fleet operations through route and charging management. Jaguar's Type 00 EV debuted in Paris, showcasing its radical design. Jaguar plans to release a luxury four-door GT with a 430-mile range by 2026. Toyota, in partnership with EVgo, opened its first 350kW EV fast charger in California. Toyota also unveiled the bZ4X electric SUV, offering one year of free charging with EVgo. XCharge NA launched a Virtual Point of Sale system for EV charging payments, enhancing security and customer convenience. Brooklyn-based CLIP launched BOLT, an affordable e-bike conversion kit targeting low-income communities. Volkswagen plans to launch an electric Golf featuring Rivian's advanced software. Ford launched a new NACS adapter, enhancing access to the Tesla Supercharger network for its EV drivers.