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Rivian (RIVN) CEO hints at R2 pickup and R2X variants as production ramps
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed that the company is developing undisclosed variants of the R2, hinting at both a pickup truck and an “R2X” performance model just days after starting volume production of the more affordable electric SUV.
The comments, made in an exclusive interview with Reuters, signal that Rivian’s mid-size platform is set to expand well beyond the three R2 SUV trims announced in March.
Hiplok Switch 105 folding lock vs Urban D lock tested on e-bikes
I recently had the chance to test out two very different styles of locks from Hiplok: Their Hiplok Urban D and their Switch 105. They come with unique use cases and security levels, so testing both gave me a unique view of when and where they fit best into my bike lock quiver.
BMW opens 2027 iX3 preorders starting at $61,500 with up to 434 miles of range
Massachusetts proposes ‘first in the nation’ e-bike and moped laws based on speed
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering one of the most comprehensive micromobility regulatory overhauls we’ve seen in the US yet, proposing a new legal framework that would categorize everything from bicycles and e-bikes to electric scooters and Sur Ron-style electric motos into a four-tier speed classification system.
And unlike many recent state proposals that have focused narrowly on restricting e-bikes, the Massachusetts bill appears to be taking a more nuanced – though still fairly aggressive – approach to defining where different types of electric vehicles belong.
REALLY Quick Charge: Greenlane CEO talks expansion, deals, and more
On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, Greenlane announces it’s taking its heavy-duty EV truck charging network beyond California, and bringing diesel-level charging access straight into one of the busiest freight corridors in Texas.
Toyota Hino debut new Le Series electric MD trucks at ACT Expo
Toyota subsidiary Hino Trucks is following in the steps of the noble Renault Le Car with the all-new, all-electric Le Series of medium-duty commercial trucks – and the new Le Series packs a GVWR worth nearly sixteen of the tiny French minis!
Rivian (RIVN) mulls making its own lidar as it builds full autonomous driving stack
Rivian is considering manufacturing its own lidar sensors in the United States, potentially through a partnership with Chinese firms, as the EV maker aggressively vertically integrates its entire autonomous driving stack.
The move would add in-house lidar production to an autonomy strategy that already includes custom silicon chips and proprietary AI software — positioning Rivian as one of the most vertically integrated players in autonomous driving outside of Tesla and Waymo.
High-power EV charging hits one of the US’s busiest freight routes
Greenlane is taking its heavy-duty EV truck charging network beyond California, and it’s heading straight into one of the busiest freight corridors in the US.
This EV charger system runs like a mini power plant – up to 10 MW
ABB E-mobility is going after the toughest EV charging jobs with a powerful new charger system built to run nonstop at transit depots, logistics hubs, and high-traffic corridors.
Lucid’s (LCID) 25K production goal in limbo after ending Q1 with bloated inventory
Lucid Group (LCID) said it will adjust EV production after a supplier issue “significantly affected” Gravity deliveries in the first quarter.
Volkswagen’s new electric SUV spotted undisguised ahead of its big debut [Video]
Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a new entry-level electric SUV to sit below the ID.4. With its launch coming up, the ID. Cross was spotted testing undisguised.
WattEV orders 370 Tesla Semis in largest California EV truck deployment
WattEV announced an order for 370 Tesla Semi Class 8 electric trucks, making it the largest single electric truck deployment in California. More than 300 of the trucks will be deployed under a joint program with the Port of Oakland.
The order comes just days after the first Tesla Semi rolled off the high-volume production line at the new dedicated factory adjacent to Gigafactory Nevada, marking a significant early win for Tesla’s commercial truck ambitions.
Subaru’s new EVs are now cheaper to lease than its gas and hybrid SUVs
Honda shelves $11B Canada EV factory as its electric retreat deepens
Honda is shelving its massive C$15 billion ($11 billion) EV and battery manufacturing hub in Ontario, Canada, according to a new report from Nikkei. The move escalates what was initially framed as a temporary pause into what increasingly looks like an indefinite retreat.
The decision is the latest domino to fall in Honda’s accelerating withdrawal from electrification, which has already included a $15.7 billion writedown, the cancellation of three key EV models for the US market, and the death of its Sony Afeela partnership.
Ride1Up Portola compact folding e-bikes at new lows from $795, EGO Nexus power station + 4x batteries rare discount, Gotrax, more
Our Tuesday Green Deals is bringing along a wide selection of EVs, power stations, and tools, though its the former of those three that are headlining. First, we have Ride1Up’s Portola Compact Folding e-bike (with two battery setup options) that is getting a larger-than-ever $300 clearance sale price cut to new low prices starting from $795. Right behind that, we have a rare chance to score the EGO Power+ Nexus Portable Power Station with 4x 5.0Ah batteries down at $1,438, as well as a spotlight on ENGWE’s L20 3.0 Full Suspension Utility e-bike with a FREE $214 bundle at $1,349. We also have a new low price on the Gotrax Fitz16 electric dirt bike for kids, one of the best prices for Jackery’s 292Wh Explorer 300 power station, the best price in 10 months on Greenworks’ 40V pole saw + pole hedge trimmer combo kit, and much more waiting for you below – including several sales that will be ending tonight and tomorrow. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Baseus X1 Pro dual-tracking solar security camera low, the new low price hitting ENGWE’s EP-2 3.0 fast-charging long-range folding commuter e-bike, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Tesla Semi lands 60-truck order from port drayage fleets in California
Two California port trucking operators have ordered a combined 60 Tesla Semi trucks through Forum Mobility, the charging infrastructure provider backed by Amazon and CBRE. It marks one of the largest Tesla Semi fleet commitments to date from the drayage sector.
The orders come from Big F Transport, which committed to 40 units, and NICA Container Freight Line, which ordered 20. Both fleets will operate out of Forum Mobility’s new charging depot under development in Rancho Dominguez, California.
Kia’s EV bet is paying off as sales surge with a lineup ranging from SUVs to vans
BYD outsells Tesla and Kia as the best-selling EV brand in several key overseas markets
Volvo Trucks adds electric PTO to VNR Electric semi lineup
Volvo Trucks announced a new, all-electric power take-off (PTO) that’s significantly expanding what the brand’s VNR Electric semi trucks are capable of – just before teasing not one but two all-new HD truck offerings.
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