💬 Quoted: “Say Hello to the World's Most Efficient Car.”

• Yesterday, EV startup Lucid revealed its upcoming 2025 Air Pure electric sedan will feature a “landmark” fuel efficiency of 5 miles per kWh – a figure Lucid says makes it the most energy-efficient vehicle ever produced. This milestone, which represents 5x more fuel efficiency than a gas-powered Honda Civic, means the entry-level Lucid Air Pure can travel a total of 420 miles on a single charge. Additionally, Lucid says the EPA granted its 2025 Air Pure electric sedan the highest MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) rating ever given to an EV, with 146 MPGe. (Question: If you want one of these cars, would you technically be Lucid Dreaming?)

🎶 Stat(s) of the Day: The world has apparently been heeding Rihanna’s pleas to not stop the music. We’re just over halfway through 2024 – and according to Luminate’s newly published 2024 Midyear Report, a few major music trends have become apparent:

1. Global music streams are up 15+% year-over-year, with the industry surpassing 1 trillion streams at its fastest pace ever this year
2. Latin music is the fastest-growing genre in the US, with a 15% increase in streams so far in 2024
3. Physical album variants are on the rise in the US, with sales increasing 4% compared to last year

🤔 Did You Know? Legendary slugger Hank Aaron was selected to a record 25 MLB All-Star Games during his 23-year career – a discrepancy made possible by the league opting to host two All-Star Games per season from 1959-1962.

📰 Worth a Read: In Las Vegas, a Violent Sport Sparks Controversy → (New York Times)