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Exclusive: First look at the production-ready SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle

The long-awaited SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle is now ready for production, and we have an exclusive first look for you ahead of the bike’s LA Auto Show unveiling. The SONDORS Metacycle has drawn huge excitement since its launch back in January of this year. The bike’s specs of 80 mph (130 km/h) top speed and 80 mile (130 km) range struck a chord with consumers by filling the gap…
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Ford and Rivian cancel plans for joint EV

Ford and Rivian had been planning to develop an electric vehicle together, but those plans have been canceled, Ford CEO Jim Farley told Automotive News. Previously, the two companies had been planning to develop an electric Lincoln SUV, but those plans were canceled last…
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Tesla suffers worldwide app server outage, owners can’t connect to their cars

Tesla is currently suffering from a nationwide (update: now worldwide) app server outage -resulting in owners not being able to connect to their cars. Update: some functionally is now returning. The Tesla mobile app is an important part of the Tesla ownership experience. Phones are used as a key to unlock and start Tesla vehicles and Tesla owners can access a lot of controls through the mobile…
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The US’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm breaks ground

Vineyard Wind 1, the US’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, has officially broken ground. It’s also the first project of its kind in the Americas region. The groundbreaking ceremony for the 806 MW Vineyard Wind 1 took place yesterday, November 18, at Covell’s Beach in Barnstable, Massachusetts. That’s where Vineyard Wind 1 will connect to the national grid on land. The first…
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Ford’s Lightning order numbers don’t include fleet buyers, which means it’ll be sold out forever

Ford is going hard on electrification, with a solid showing at this year’s LA Auto Show and big reservation numbers for the F-150 Lightning. Ford has declared its intent to be the biggest EV maker in the world with a big increase in production in the next few years. But even with all of that, it’s still not enough. By our estimates, with Ford’s planned production ramp, F-150s won’t be…
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