Move over, Rivian? We’re kicking this edition off with a spotlight on electric pickups as potential new player Slate enters the scene while Rivian looks to grow its customer base. Further down, we’ll touch on how government actions are affecting (or not affecting) the industry with tariffs and charging uncertainty before jumping into batteries, AI, and repair shops. Whether you’re interested in the development of EVs, the hardware inside them, or the politics surrounding their immediate future, this one’s for you.

   — Jennifer Ramsay