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California-based EV startup Lucid Motors (LCID) just gained its operating license to begin EV production in one of Saudi Arabia’s special economic zones.
Saudi Arabia launched four new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in April, designed to take advantage of growth in key…
Rad Power 10% off sitewide e-bike sale, Jackery portable power station $199, e-tools, more
September 22, 2023
The first-ever sale is going live to close out the week, taking a collection of its popular EVs. Joined by Jackery’s Explorer 240 power station hitting $199 alongside this Greenworks 24V 12-inch electric trimmer at $166, we’re also tracking a massive list of other…
BYD’s affordable Dolphin EV lands in North America as 500,000th unit rolls off the line
September 22, 2023
China’s largest automaker, BYD, launched its Dolphin electric car in Mexico Friday, expanding the brand in North America. With the 500,000th Dolphin EV also rolling off the line, the affordable EV looks to be a global powerhouse.
After launching its low-cost Dolphin electric hatchback in Japan to take on Toyota, BYD is now bringing it to North America.
BYD announced the milestone at a launch…
The Luna Talaria xXx blew our minds when it was announced earlier this year at an introductory price of $3000 shipped – and we hope you got in on that when we exclusively reported it. That price has gone up slightly to $3550 ($3250+$300) shipped, but it still represents an…
As Kia’s all-electric Niro EV enters its second model year following its second-generation refresh, the automaker has shared what’s new along with the price tags consumers can expect. Spoiler alert – not much has changed compared to 2023, but this crossover still…
Is Toyota finally picking up EV production pace this time?
September 22, 2023
Despite a slow start, Toyota plans to accelerate electric vehicle output over the next several years. The Japanese automaker aims to triple EV production of Toyota and Lexus brand models in 2025 as mass production begins.
Toyota to triple EV production in 2025
According to a new report from Nikkei, Toyota is now aiming to produce 600,000 electric cars in 2025, tripling the expected 2024 output…
Microsoft had a monumental leak of some of its most sensitive plans this week, as reported by The Verge’s Tom Warren. It was all thanks to someone at Microsoft who didn’t properly upload redacted documents to the Federal Trade Commission. I’ve been thinking about what…
Coinbase Calls on 52 Million Crypto Holders to Advocate for Clear Regulation – Bitcoin News
September 22, 2023
Coinbase revealed a campaign to move more than 52 million U.S.-based cryptocurrency holders to call for clear and precise regulation. The push, part of a countrywide initiative, will be supported by a paid media campaign across multiple platforms but directed to nine states…
Binance’s Work Culture Explained – Sponsored Bitcoin News
September 22, 2023
Game rooms, unlimited food buffets, massage chairs and all those gimmicks were so 2010’s.
Sure, it has been fun for a while, but soon enough, we started seeing more and more reports and news articles about how these incentives don’t accomplish their goal. No matter how many fancy perks there are, unless there’s a strong mission and an enticing model of work in an organization, flashy offices…
