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Rivian R2 production, Kia EV3 debut date, Eli Zero: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

Kia confirms the EV3 for production. Rivian revamps its Illinois plant for R2 production. Rivian is rejiggering the production capacity of its plant in Normal, Illinois, to accommodate up to 155,000 of its more affordable R2 SUVs annually. EVs are already having a big effect on gasoline demand.

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Tesla sues Indian company using its namesake for promotion

Teslarati

Tesla has sued an Indian company called Tesla Power for using its namesake for promotion. Tesla sent the Indian company a cease-and-desist notice in April 2022, but it continued to push its products under the name and argues that it should be allowed to use the label because it has no intentions of making electric vehicles, Reuters reports.

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Direct link between plastic production and plastic pollution revealed

Innovation News Network

A new study has revealed that just 56 companies can be traced to more than half of global branded plastic pollution. The post Direct link between plastic production and plastic pollution revealed appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Panasonic Energy aims for EV battery production in India

Teslarati

The company’s interest in India comes after news broke that Tesla Giga Berlin is producing cars for the country. The two companies announced that their potential joint venture aims to cater to the growing demand for batteries for two and three-wheeler vehicles, along with energy storage systems in the Indian market.

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You Could Buy the Entire Fisker Company for Less Than the Founder's Home Costs

The Truth About Cars

Company founder and designer Henrik Fisker appears to be preparing for the worst, as he and his wife recently listed their Los Angeles residence for $35 million, more than the automaker is currently worth. Fisker is on shaky ground, and while it might have a few interested buyers, nothing is certain, and things could go sideways at any time.

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Tesla Semi order announced by sustainable foodservice product company

Teslarati

a manufacturer of environmentally friendly, disposable foodservice products, which recently announced that it had ordered 10 Tesla Semis for its fleet. The Tesla Semi order is part of Karat’s plans to expand its logistic services business in the United States, as per a press release from the company.

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Harley-Davidson’s e-bike company sold off in surprise deal, planning US production

Electrek

more… The post Harley-Davidson’s e-bike company sold off in surprise deal, planning US production appeared first on Electrek. The shake-up lays the groundwork for Serial 1 e-bikes to be produced in the US, according to a joint statement.

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