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Republicans in Congress illegally vote to end clean air rules they can't actually end

Republicans in Congress have voted to use the Congressional Review Act to roll back California’s states’ right to protect its own residents’ lungs and pocketbooks with better pollution rules. But here’s the thing: Congress doesn’t have that authority because that’s not how the Congressional Review Act works, so the republican party is once again just letting everyone know that it wants…
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Velotric launches its first full-suspension fat tire electric bike

Velotric is breaking new ground – and blazing new trails – with the launch of its newest electric bike model, the Nomad 2X. Based on the popular all-terrain Nomad platform, Velotric has ratcheted up the action with a full-suspension version that doesn’t skimp on the features. The Velotric Nomad 2X doesn’t just offer full suspension, the holy grail of e-bike riders hoping for the most…
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BMW is now testing EVs with all-solid-state batteries, the 'holy grail' of EV battery tech

The first BMW EVs powered by all-solid-state batteries are now on the road for testing. BMW used an i7 to test the “holy grail” of EV battery tech, promising longer driving range at a lower cost. BMW tests first EVs with all-solid-state batteries BMW hit a milestone on Monday after completing its first on-road tests using Solid Power’s all-solid-state battery (ASSB) cells. Often called the…
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It's official: Volkswagen confirms new electric Golf GTI will be FWD only

Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed the company’s plans to develop a full range of “monster” electric hot-hatches, including an all-new electric Golf GTI that will stay true to its iconic namesake with a boxy profile and, of course, front-wheel drive. After months of conjecture, VW CEO Thomas Schäfer says an all-electric hot-hatch version of the company’s next-generation Golf is…
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