Skygrid looks to transform vehicles into AI compute nodes
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EVs & Technology
Scout Motors to delay EV launch amid tech challenges
On the Dash:
Scout EV and range-extended models are now expected in the U.S. in 2028, potentially delaying dealer inventory planning.
Technical challenges with the EREV powertrain and factory priorities...
Mercedes-Benz recalls EQB EVs for third time over battery fire risk
On the Dash:
Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 12,000 EQB EVs in the U.S. for a third time to replace high-voltage batteries due to fire risk.
Early battery cells from Farasis...
Ford targets Model e profitability by 2029 amid EV strategy reset
On the Dash:
Ford’s shift toward affordable EVs under $40,000 could improve showroom traffic and volume opportunities.
Lower-cost battery platforms and extended-range EVs may ease consumer range anxiety and inventory...
Rivian 2026 deliveries set to surge as R2 SUVs reach production
On the Dash:
Rivian expects 53% higher deliveries in 2026, driven by the more affordable R2 SUVs.
Production and capital expansion for the R2 will be costly, requiring up to...
Dealers brace for AI disruption as software and labor models shift
Welcome back to the latest episode of “The Future of Automotive” on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting...
U.S. proposes boosting American-made requirements for federally funded EV charges
On the Dash:
Stricter domestic sourcing requirements may slow installation timelines in some markets, potentially affecting EV adoption rates that dealers rely on for long-term electrification strategies.
Dealers working with...
Thieves target radar sensors as auto theft shifts beyond catalytic converters
On the Dash:
Dealerships should anticipate increased sensor replacements and plan for parts and labor to meet rising demand.
Proactively informing customers about theft risks, vulnerable models, and prevention strategies...
Automakers race to remove Chinese software ahead of US vehicle ban
On the Dash:
Automakers must certify the removal of Chinese software from connected vehicle systems by March 17.
Multi-tier global software supply chains complicate compliance.
The rule is accelerating onshoring...
EV fast charger network grows 30% in 2025 despite funding pause
On the Dash:
• The U.S. added about 18,000 DC fast-charging ports, a 30% increase in 2025.
• Drivers recorded a record 141 million charging sessions nationwide.
• Private companies sustained charger expansion...
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