DefenseNews

Here’s when the US Navy plans to sell subs to Australia under AUKUS

November 13, 2023
ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy intends to sell Australia used Virginia-class attack submarines in 2032 and 2035, plus a new boat in 2038, leaders said. This timeline provides a more detailed breakdown of the submarine-sharing arrangement between the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom announced in March. Those three countries, which are signatories to the trilateral security…
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Rivian secures massive Georgia land deal for new EV plant and R2 electric vehicles

November 13, 2023
Up-and-coming EV maker Rivian closed on a monumental land agreement last week for 1,800 acres to host its new mega site in Georgia. Construction can now begin on Rivian’s $5 billion facility, where its next-gen R2 electric vehicles will be made. The Joint Development Authority (JDA) of Jasper, Morgan, Newton, and Walton Counties approved several resolutions last week to finalize the lease…
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How KYMCO hopes to change the game for swappable battery EVs

November 13, 2023
KYMCO, one of the world’s leading motorcycle, scooter, and ATV manufacturers, has just announced a major new expansion to the brand’s Ionex platform for swappable battery electric vehicles. We’ve watched over the years as KYMCO has expanded its Ionex system, pushing out thousands of battery swap kiosks around its domestic market in Taiwan and producing a wide range of compatible electric…
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