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Up close with the Rivian R2: Even better in-person [Gallery]

Baua Electric

Rivian brought its brand new R2 electric SUV to Austin, Texas this week for one of its first public show and tells. I was so-so on the rims based on pictures and videos I’d seen online, but I actually thought they looked pretty sick in person. Electrek’s Take The R2 is an absolutely gorgeous car. Head below to check them out.

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This Texas EV lease company includes unlimited free home charging

Baua Electric

Octopus Electric Vehicles is part of the UK-based energy tech giant Octopus Energy Group, which first launched Octopus Energy US in Texas in 2020 after acquiring Evolve Energy. Octopus Energy will issue a credit on your energy bill for the amount you spend to charge your car at home. ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Tesla Testifies In Texas, Takes On State's Auto Dealers Over Stores

Green Car Reports

Texas is tough, and Texas car dealers are no exception. But electric-car startup Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA], in the person of its CEO Elon Musk, testified yesterday at a hearing in the Texas legislature on a bill that would allow it to sell its cars directly to Texas buyers.

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Tesla China local deliveries hit 74,212 in June, exports reach 19,468 units

Teslarati

As per data released today by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Tesla was able to deliver 74,212 vehicles to the domestic auto market in June. A total of 19,468 cars were also exported. This changed notably in the second quarter, as Tesla China still exported 19,468 cars despite June being the final month of Q2 2023.

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The Six People You Meet In the Car Business

The Truth About Cars

Having worked for car dealerships, manufacturers, an auction house, and an auto finance company, I’m convinced there is no other industry that attracts& such a diverse cast of characters. Many of them defied stereotypes: I met car sales people who were honest, ethical and hardworking. Customers absolutely adored him.

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VinFast Still Kicking and Planning to Show Vehicles at CES

The Truth About Cars

VinFast Auto is planning to show off several electric vehicles at CES it would like to see sold within the United States in the coming years. Also on display will be the full-size VF9 SUV, which the company said will integrate a new streaming service CES attendees can experience personally, and an all-new electric bike.

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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

Electric Auto Association (EAA) chapters across the country participated in Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED ) throughout the month of April, and participation exceeded expectations seemingly everywhere. Drive Electric Earth Day sets new records in attendance. Drive Electric Earth Day parade in Riverside, California. DEED event on St.