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Uber chooses first market to deploy its Lucid Gravity robotaxis featuring Nuro Driver

Three months after Uber, Lucid Motors, and Nuro announced a partnership that would enable Gravity SUV robotaxis, the rideshare network has shared where the public will first be able to hail one. Spoiler alert, it’s easy to guess if you give it half a thought. As we reported in July, Uber Technologies committed to a $300 million investment in Lucid Group (parent company of American EV automaker…
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Kia's electric van breaks the Guinness World Record, driving 430+ miles carrying a full load

Kia’s electric van, the PV5, set a new Guinness World Record after driving over 430 miles on a single charge… with its max payload. Kia’s electric van sets a new Guinness World Record Who said electric vans couldn’t get the job done? Kia’s electric van just broke the Guinness World Record for the greatest distance travelled by a light-duty battery-powered electric van with maximum…
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The number of e-bikes with USB-C charging has now doubled – to two

The number of e-bikes that charge via USB-C just doubled. From one… to two. Rivian’s ALSO e-bike, the company’s new micromobility offering spun out of its automotive division last week, includes a USB-C charging port for its battery – joining Ampler’s Nova, released earlier this year, as the only other known e-bike to embrace this modern charging standard. Yes, just two. But that…
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Chevy Equinox EV and another Cadillac electric SUV recalled due to tire defect

GM is recalling nearly 23,000 Chevy Equinox EV and Cadillac Optiq models due to a defect where the tire tread could fall off. GM is recalling more Chevy Equinox EV models In a letter sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), GM said it has decided to issue a safety recall for certain Chevy Equinox EV and Cadillac Optiq models from model years 2025 to 2026. This time, it…
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