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Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: Knockoff Ford Model T Electric Car

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Most of the fun and wacky electric vehicles I discover while wasting time perusing the infinite abyss of creativity that is the Alibaba shopping site are of the ultra modern variety. But every now and again something that is decidedly vintage catches my eye, as was the case with this funny little electric car that appears to be heavily inspired by the original Ford Model T. And fortunately for whatever random factory seems to be hawking this hot mess, it tickled my fancy enough to land it a coveted spot as the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week! More…

24 new eCitaro on Darmstadt’s roads

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The 24 electric buses ordered by the transport company HEAG mobilo about a year ago have now been put into operation in Darmstadt. The battery technology of the 24 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro, eleven solo and 13 articulated buses, is based on second-generation nickel-manganese-cobalt cells (NMC). The new fleet addition is an important part of HEAG mobilo […] More…

Tritium announces partnership with Solcon Industries

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Charging specialist Tritium has announced a strategic partnership with power electronics company Solcon Industries. Solcon Industries thus becomes an official channel partner and service provider for Tritium and is to help meet the growing demand for charging infrastructure in Israel and Palestine. The partnership is announced just after the July 24 announcement by the Israeli […] More…

Rivian files for IPO, $80 billion target is 350 times Tesla’s IPO valuation

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The electric vehicle maker Rivian confirmed Friday that it is planning to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) this fall, aiming for a valuation that’s roughly 350 times that of Tesla’s IPO in 2010. Rivian confirmed Friday that it has submitted its S-1 registration to the U.S. SEC. Bloomberg noted that Rivian would seek roughly an… More…

Longest-range electric vehicles (EVs) you can buy in 2021

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As electric vehicles look to gain an even larger portion of the automobile market in 2021, consumers will look at a number of factors as they choose to go electric. One major specification on any EV data sheet is the estimated range i.e. the amount of miles your new vehicle can travel on a single charge. Naturally, you’re going to want the most battery for your buck. Below is a list of the current EV options for 2021 sorted by longest range More…

Rivian forum member gets a slew of updates from guide: Here’s what we know

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A member of Rivian forums recently got the chance to have an informative call with his “Rivian Guide” this week, where he asked a ton of questions, all of which were answered to some degree. This included everything from R1T and R1S delivery updates, a possible Rivian store, and more details about Apple Carplay compatibility. Here’s everything we know so far More…