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Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs

Baua Electric

Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. More affordable EVs are coming Rivian unveiled its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV Thursday. One of them, the Kia EV3, is expected to launch by the end of the year.

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Tesla boosts its data collection team with hiring ramp for Prototype Vehicle Operators

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It is also expected to be very similar to the highly-anticipated affordable Tesla that will eventually be built in Giga Mexico. In the job’s description, Tesla notes that Prototype Vehicle Operators will be part of its vehicle data collection team.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

“Ford Motor Company is committed to making Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) more sustainable and affordable for our customers by localizing the complex battery supply chain network, creating recycling options for end-of-life vehicles, and increasing U.S. battery production.” ” I’d love to hear from you!

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Rivian delays $5B Georgia EV plant to accelerate R2 launch, resulting in $2.25B in savings

Baua Electric

Meanwhile, Rivian (RIVN) is delaying construction at its new $5 billion EV plant in Georgia, where the R2 was initially expected to be produced. Rivian to launch R2 at Normal EV plant, saving $2.25B Rivian introduced its more affordable R2 electric SUV Thursday during a launch event at its new Laguna showroom.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Georgia Power. Southern Company: Georgia Power. This will result in a significantly smaller, lighter weight, less expensive battery pack (below $100/kWh) and more affordable EVs. Southern Company: Georgia Power. Dayton Power & Light Company. Duke Energy. Edison Electric Institute. Eversource Energy. General Motors.

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Rivian (RIVN) set to score extra incentives for bringing R2 production to Illinois

Baua Electric

Meet Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV Rivian unveiled its compact, more affordable R2 electric SUV last week at its new Laguna showroom. Tapping into his inner Steve Jobs, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe had a “one last thing” moment, shocking the crowd with the even smaller and more affordable R3. Scaringe wasn’t done there.

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

and “Is your electricity bill reasonably affordable?” And there are states like Georgia where public interveners don’t have any right to discovery. So when Texas got hit by Uri, it couldn’t pull power from New Mexico or Colorado or further away in the Eastern Interconnection. And Oregon is pretty transparent.

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