FORD'S BLUEOVAL CITY, TESLA CCS ADAPTER, SONDORS STARTS METACYCLE DELIVERIES, AND MORE

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This episode of EV Resource covers several significant developments in the electric vehicle sector. A major highlight is Ford's groundbreaking for its BlueOval City in Tennessee, a massive investment aimed at producing new electric trucks and batteries, with production slated for 2025. The podcast also touches on Lordstown Motors finally starting production of its Endurance truck, albeit with a modest initial target of 50 units by year-end. In charging infrastructure news, Hertz is partnering with BP Pulse to develop a national EV charging network, leveraging Hertz's extensive fleet. Tesla's recall for window pinching issues is noted, with the fix being an over-the-air update, which the host dismisses as overblown. More positively, Tesla has launched its CCS adapter for North America, priced at $250, offering Tesla owners access to non-Supercharger networks, though compatibility with older vehicles requires a future retrofit. SONDORS has begun deliveries of its Metacycle electric motorcycle, a niche, futuristic-looking commuter bike with a removable battery, despite earlier delays and price increases. Uber is making a strong commitment to an all-EV fleet by 2030, backed by $800 million in driver incentives. The episode also briefly mentions the Renault R5 Turbo 3E concept and recaps a chaotic Extreme E race.