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Rivian’s new Dual-Motor R1S and R1T earn over 350 miles of EPA range with additional large battery pack

EV maker Rivian’s new Dual-Motor R1T and R1S finally received official Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ratings. And compared to the Quad-Motor, the numbers are impressive. Rivian revealed it was working on a cheaper Dual-Motor configuration and LFP battery last March. The idea is to help speed up production to meet the growing backlog while lowering costs. The EV maker began producing…
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SKIL's 40V cordless electric leaf blower drops to $87, AeroGarden veggie grower $35, more

Today’s best green-energy deals are on tap for Wednesday, offering the best price ever on from SKIL at . It’s joined by much of the same all-time low on the , as well as some . Just don’t forget about our massive list of e-bike discounts now live, too. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check…
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Should we be getting excited for Ola's flashy new electric motorcycle concepts?

The darling of India’s electric scooter industry, Ola Electric, just held a major product unveiling as part of its Customer Day event. In addition to launching its impressively updated electric scooter line with new models, the company also showed off four electric motorcycle concepts. The electric motorcycles are certainly eye-catching, especially the flagship-looking supersport Diamondhead…
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GM invests big bucks in battery startup in a bet on new chemistry

General Motors (GM) looks to further commercialize its EV battery production and lower prices by investing in Mitra Chem – a startup described as an “AI-enabled battery materials innovator.” Today, GM announced it is the lead investor of a Series B funding round supporting the Silicon Valley-based battery company. GM has publicly embraced a full transition into electrification of its lineup…
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