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Aston Martin promises (some) battery EVs by 2025

Luxury automaker Aston Martin has committed to building two battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the UK, beginning in 2025. The two BEVs in development will be a sports car and an SUV. With hybrid models in the pipeline as well, Aston Martin is inching toward EVs within a faster adapting automotive market. While interviewing with the Financial Times, Executive Lawrence Stroll said the BEVs will…
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EGEB: ‘Big 6’ US banks now all say they will align with Paris Agreement

Wells Fargo yesterday announced that it intends to achieve net-zero for its financing activities by 2050. DeSmog found that many big bank board directors have ties to polluting industries, creating conflicts of interest. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s…
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Electric vehicle spotlight (EVS): Arrival

We embark on a new week and a fresh focus on another up and coming EV company, Arrival. The UK-based automaker offers a unique and efficient approach to electric vehicles from production through delivery. Its pipeline for manufacturing, assembly, and software keeps footprints concise and minimalistic while others are going bigger and bigger. These are some of the many reasons Arrival is an EV…
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VW announces its own Tesla-like battery day, will produce cells in Spain

VW has announced plans to have a “Power Day,” which is expected to be a Tesla-like battery day to announce the automaker’s plans to secure battery cell supply. Battery cell supply is believed to be the biggest bottleneck to accelerate the auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles. Last year, Tesla held its highly anticipated “Battery Day,” an event during which the automaker…
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