Fwd: Rivian, Tesla, Nissan signal changing EV market reality

[Art Hunter]

ChargePoint debuts world’s fastest standalone charger Market Moves: Electric Vehicles | View online   May 15, 2026 Note from the Editor This week, we look at how Rivian execs have added capacity to the first phase of their planned plant east of Atlanta and reworked a loan funding part of that project. Also, Nissan leaders have shuttered plans to make two electric SUVs in Mississippi. The trucking industry continues to see significant activity, as Tesla has started production on its Class 8 battery-electric Semi in hopes this BEV re-energizes the zero-emission truck market. Meanwhile, a new BEV truck has a simpler design with fewer parts, reducing operational complexity. Learn about this and more below. —Theresa Houck, Senior Editor EV Notes: Rivian alters Georgia plant plans; no Nissan EVs in Mississippi Also: A Florida-based company looking to roll up the e-bike sector is setting up shop in Tennessee. READ FULL STORY Sponsored Boost Productivity with a Portable Wheel Lift From BendPak Eliminate the strain of servicing ever-growing EV wheels with the BendPak RWS-200WL battery-powered wheel lift. With 2x the power of 12V units, the RWS-200WL delivers faster lift speeds, superior torque and a 200 lb. capacity to easily handle large wheels and tires. By reducing technician fatigue, RWS-200WL provides greater uptime and helps workers’ comp claims for strain-related injuries. Learn more about RWS-200WL here Europe's EV revolution: Investment, challenges and market growth EV investment has attracted 200 billion € (US $235 billion), which is expected to create more than 150,000 jobs by 2030. READ FULL STORY Sponsored Make AI Work for Your Content Strategy From VehicleServicePros.com Ensure your content gets noticed in an AI-first world. Our AEO Audit identifies gaps, improves content trust signals, and helps your brand appear as the answer when it matters most. Optimize today and future-proof your SEO for AI discovery. Learn How to Get Chosen by AI And don’t miss these stories … Tesla starts high-volume Semi production, offers Megachargers for business Semi production has started in Nevada, and this BEV could re-energizes the zero-emission truck market. READ FULL STORY Why BEVs will win out trucking's powertrain race Battery-electric powertrains give BE trucks a simpler design with fewer parts, reducing maintenance. READ FULL STORY Path to scale: Four critical fixes ZEVs need for total cost of ownership parity Commercial transport decarbonization is stalled, requiring stable policies and fiscal viability for fleet profitability. READ FULL STORY ChargePoint debuts world’s fastest standalone charger The new high-output DC fast charger aims to reduce installation constraints with faster charge times. READ FULL STORY Connect With Us This email is being sent to art....@gmail.com. Please add news.vehicleservicepros.com and mail.vehicleservicepros.com to your address book or safe sender list to receive our emails in your inbox. Unsubscribe | Manage Newsletter Subscriptions | Forward to a Friend | Customer Service Center | Read Privacy Policy If this email was forwarded to you and you are interested in subscribing, please click here to sign-up. If you have trouble with any of these methods, you can reach us toll-free at 800-547-7377. Vehicle Service Pros EndeavorB2B 30 Burton Hills Blvd., Suite 185 Nashville, TN 37215

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