EV concepts hit the SEMA show

PLUS: Arrival heads stateside, VW quits car sharing, and the EU plans for an EV future.

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. Here's Why Arrival Will Shift Production to the US      You may remember this startup for its boxy, minimalist Van model, but Arrival had a few other vehicles in the works as well, including the similarly named Bus and Car. But it has recently pared down its production plans, focusing solely on the delivery Van.    At the moment this startup is one of a handful of companies inching their way to series production after years of testing and prototypes. But soon, Arrival will pull up stakes in the UK and move its operations to the US.    That's a sudden change, and it's happening for a very specific set of reasons.    "Although we have not yet achieved serial production, we are focused on making it happen. We will continue to produce vehicles in our Microfactory in order to master at-scale production," Denis Sverdlov, Arrival founder and CEO said recently.    Here's why it's shifting production stateside, and where it will land. READ THE FULL STORY Why VW Is Throwing in the Towel on Car Sharing      Not that long ago, automakers were bullish on car sharing, to the point that they saw themselves as "providers of mobility solutions" instead of simply manufacturers. We also learned plenty of new acronyms like MaaS, or Mobility as a Service.     VW was among those automakers, operating a car sharing service dubbed WeShare in Europe, offering a fleet of EVs and internal combustion vehicles.    Just a few days ago, however, VW became the latest automaker to suddenly sell its car sharing startup, with Miles Mobility taking overs its fleet of EVs.     "The electrification of the fleet is a key pillar of the Miles strategy on the path to sustainable urban transportation," said Oliver Mackprang, CEO of Miles Mobility GmbH. "With the acquisition of WeShare and its integration into the Miles ecosystem, we are making a significant step in the right direction."    Read on to find out why this industry, aimed at urban mobility and increasingly focused on EVs, is undergoing these drastic changes. READ THE FULL STORY Ford Brings Rally Trucks and Slammed 'Stangs to SEMA      The annual SEMA extravaganza is always a sight, though finding your way around the show floor every year is not an easy task. And with EVs working their way into the lineups of more automakers, especially ones making electric trucks these days, this means they're getting the attention of the aftermarket.    But even we didn't expect to see a slammed Ford F-150 Lightning at SEMA this year, tricked out not only with solar charging, but also a fridge. As far as ideas for accessorizing an F-150 Lightning go, this one showcased quite a few of them.    Of course, the F-150 Lightning wasn't the only EV from Ford at SEMA this year. A Mustang Mach-E GT by Tucci Hot Rods was also revealed at the annual event, representing Tucci's first custom build involving an EV.    Browse through the EV and ICE Ford builds in our round-up from SEMA. READ THE FULL STORY EU Wants to Ban the Sale of Gas- and Diesel-Powered Cars by 2035 READ MORE Is P2P Charging the Cure for Range Anxiety? READ MORE Volkswagen Drives into SEMA with 10 Concepts, Show Cars, and Old Cars READ MORE This State Is Bucking to Become a Big-Time Hydrogen Player READ MORE Dodge Charger Daytona EV Concept Back for SEMA, and an Even Wilder Banshee Is Coming READ MORE Ken Block Shows Off Audi S1 Hoonitron in 'Electrikhana' READ MORE Spread the word: If you know someone interested in staying on top of the rapidly growing EV segment, feel free to pass this newsletter along. SIGN UP Follow Us Unsubscribe Privacy Notice Autoweek.com ©2022 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019