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Rivian breaks ground on the Georgia factory where it plans to build R2 and R3

Rivian broke ground on its long-planned Georgia factory today, with the goal of getting cars off the line in 2028. The company plans to build its highly anticipated R2 and R3 vehicles there, though it will start initial production of the R2 in its existing Illinois plant in the interim. Rivian first announced the plan

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SK On’s breakthrough all-solid-state EV batteries will arrive ahead of schedule

The next generation of electric vehicle batteries will be here sooner than expected. After opening the first-of-its-kind pilot plant for its all-solid-state EV batteries this week, SK On said it plans to bring the breakthrough battery tech to market ahead of schedule. SK On’s all-solid-state EV batteries will be here in 2029 If you haven’t

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Tesla is being investigated by NHTSA over door handles locking people in

Tesla Model 3 (Source: Tesla) NHTSA has launched an investigation into Tesla over potential malfunctions of its door handles, resulting in people being stuck in the cars. Tesla uses frameless doors with electronic door handles. The button to open the doors first causes the window to lower slightly, allowing the door to open. Then, it

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VW could revive the US wagon market with this Škoda concept and a Passat badge

It’s a simple fact that SUVs and crossovers have out-Darwined the station wagon. And, sure – the taller driving position offers road presence, but when it comes to real-world utility, a proper long-roof wagon can hang with the best of them while offering Teutonic driving dynamics no SUV can match. All it would take to spark

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Gazelle rolls out 3 new comfort-focused e-bikes in US, including its most inclusive ride yet

While much of the North American electric bike industry continues to chase high speeds and low prices, Gazelle is doubling down on what it’s always done best: comfort, quality, and timeless design. The Dutch brand just announced its fall 2025 lineup, bringing three new Class 1 models to North America, including the Easyflow C7, Arroyo

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BYD’s New Electric Bus Can Keep Things In Check During A Tire Blowout

BYD’s new electric bus platform brings significant improvements to the public transport sector. The e-Bus Platform 3.0 boasts a 1,000-volt architecture, a high-speed blowout stability system and a driving range of up to 454 miles. Cell-to-chassis LFP batteries are standard, and there’s an adaptive suspension system on offer. China’s BYD just upped the ante in the

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