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UAW is now on strike - Jeep 4xe is the only EV currently affected

The United Auto Workers union has begun a strike against all three major American automakers, with about 12,700 workers currently on strike, and the potential for up to 146,000 total to go on strike in the future if automakers do not offer the union a satisfactory agreement. While this strike is not specifically EV-focused, this story is nevertheless related to our coverage since it affects the…
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Quick Charge Podcast: September 14, 2023

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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Rivian CEO suggests leasing is coming soon, unlocking $7,500 EV tax credit

You may soon be able to lease a Rivian electric vehicle. Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, spoke about leasing and how it could unlock more price incentives for customers at Morgan Stanley’s 11th annual Laguna Conference. Rivian has intentionally held off on leasing because of its confidence in its vehicle’s residual values, according to Scaringe. Scaringe explained how the company finds the…
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Blogger captures first glimpse of Li Auto's first-ever BEV, and it is unique looking to say the least

A passerby in China caught a look at Li Auto’s upcoming MPV called the Mega – it’s first-ever BEV model, before it officially debuts in December. Li Auto has already been touting the multi-purpose vehicle as a future best seller – despite its price… and its look. See more for yourself. Li Auto ($LI) is a relatively popular automaker in China that hasn’t even celebrated its tenth…
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This $17,800 EV has vehicle-to-load capabilities, what's everyone else's excuse?

Tata Motors has introduced the latest refresh of its flagship Nexon.ev, complete with some notable technological upgrades. While this crossover SUV might not blow every consumer away with its specs, its price tag starting below $18,000 beckons a second look. Additionally, the fact that this ultra-affordable EV offer vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities makes us wonder: Why isn’t every single…
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