On top of Rivian’s big VW partnership news today, we also got a look at what some of Rivian’s future plans might include – including some vehicles that we haven’t heard anything about before. To recap the news, VW will invest up to $5 billion into Rivian and form a joint venture giving VW access to … Continue reading “What are these hidden vehicles in Rivian’s shareholder letter?”
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We gave the Tesla Cybertruck a lot of heat yesterday, and today we’re back for more as every single example of the controversial electric pickup built so far has been recalled. Meanwhile a Model 3 is cheaper than a Camry now, Polestar 2 gets an upgrade, and electric flight takes off. All this and more … Continue reading “Cybertruck recalls, Tesla vs. Camry, Polestar upgrades, and electric flight gets real”
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Rivian R1T (left) and R1S (right) electric vehicles (Source: Rivian) VW and Rivian have just announced that the two companies will form a joint venture, bringing Rivian’s software expertise to VW’s products and providing an initial $1 billion, and potentially up to an eventual $5 billion, in capital for Rivian to get through its push … Continue reading “VW will invest up to $5B into Rivian to form joint venture for next-gen EVs”
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Good news for those looking to lease Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles. Rivian (RIVN) is now leasing its R1T and R1S EVs in 33 US states after adding three more on Tuesday. What states does Rivian offer EV leasing in? After introducing R1T leasing last November, Rivian has quickly expanded the program. Earlier this year, Rivian … Continue reading “Rivian (RIVN) is now leasing R1T and R1S EVs in 33 US states”
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Leading today’s Green Deals is Blix Bikes’ 4th of July sales event that will save you up to $803 on e-bikes with their respective accessory bundles, with models like the Sol Eclipse Cruiser e-bike starting from $1,499. Next, we have the biggest deal to date on Samsung’s Bespoke AI All-in-One 5.3 cubic-foot Ultra Capacity Washer … Continue reading “Save $803 during Blix 4th of July sale, Samsung Bespoke smart electric washer and ventless dryer, Hiboy 5-year anniversary, more”
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Tesla is reportedly in talks with tire giant Michelin to use their latest airless tire technology in the former’s electric vehicle lineup. Airless tires have been around for a long time, but they have yet to make their way into cars in any meaningful volume. They offer the obvious advantage of not losing air, which … Continue reading “Tesla is reportedly in talks to use Michelin’s airless tires”
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Sponsored by TE Connectivity. The battery management system (BMS) is critical for optimum battery performance and safety within an EV. It must operate with a high degree of accuracy and reliability. It must be robust enough to withstand the environment it occupies yet remain compact and lightweight and limit any additional bulk to the overall … Continue reading “Miniaturized connector solutions for battery development: Watch now”
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China’s leading automaker, BYD, is taking on Toyota in its home market. As it expands into Toyota’s territory, BYD launched the Seal EV in Japan on Tuesday, its third electric car in the country. BYD Seal EV to rival Toyota in Japan BYD officially launched its first EV in Japan in January 2023, the top-selling … Continue reading “BYD launches $33K Seal EV to challenge Toyota in its own backyard”
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Tesla has issued two new recalls for the Cybertruck over a trim in the bed that can detach while driving and a defective windshield wiper. The recalls reveal that Tesla has built over 11,000 Cybertrucks. Tesla describes the problem with the trims around the bed of the Cybertruck that led to the first recall: The … Continue reading “Tesla recalls over 11,000 Cybertrucks over trim detaching and wiper issue”
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The new E-Scooter product family “Egret Ey!” is ready for sale on the market, and is ready for further tuning options. With pleasure you dare to give it a try! That Egret Ey! Series consists of 4 models, which we will first look at in our overview article „here“. It’s interesting, that’s Ey! E-Scooter in … Continue reading “EGRET Hey! E-Scooter Tuning is in Arbeit”