Welcome to the green stock news brief for Wednesday, November 13th. Here are today’s top headlines:

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Volkswagen are launching a joint venture, with a $5.8 billion deal to advance next-gen electric vehicle technology. This partnership combines Rivian's software and electrical expertise with Volkswagen's global scale and platform competencies to create scalable, modular EV architectures, with launches anticipated in 2026 and 2027.

Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) and ChargeHub have formed a strategic agreement allowing Blink’s public EV chargers to be accessed via ChargeHub's roaming hub and app, enhancing ease of use for over a million EV drivers. This integration simplifies EV charging by providing seamless access to an expansive network of chargers and enabling payments through a single account.

Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) has begun constructing the first vertiport in its Dubai air taxi network at Dubai International Airport, with service expected to launch in late 2025. This vertiport will integrate with Dubai's multimodal transport system, featuring rapid charging stations and facilities designed for a seamless passenger experience.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) has scheduled its next Electron launch for Kinéis, set to begin on November 23rd from New Zealand. This mission, the third of five in a contract, will help deploy Kinéis’s 25-satellite IoT constellation. The mission is one of several Electron launches scheduled for lift-off before the end of the year, with 12 Electron launches already completed successfully in 2024, making this Rocket Lab’s busiest launch year to date.