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Rivian cuts prices on its base R1T and R1S ahead of R2 launch

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Rivian has cut prices on two of its entry-level vehicle configurations ahead of the automaker’s launch of its next-generation vehicle next month. After Rivian added two new range options for the R1T and R1S last week, the electric truck and SUV maker has also cut prices on some of its lineup.

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Hyundai fast-tracks start of EV production in the US as it gains recognition with its own day

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February 26, 2024, will forever be known as Hyundai Day in the state of Georgia as the automaker gears up to begin production at its first dedicated EV and battery plant in the US later this year. Hyundai announced its fast-tracking production at its Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia. Hyundai is investing $7.59

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Blazer EV price cut, Dodge electric muscle, Rivian R2 and R3: The Week in Reverse

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Rivian on Thursday provided the most significant future-product preview since the debut of its R1 series trucks at the 2018 LA auto show. Rivian used the moment to pause (and delay) plans for its massive Georgia plant to get the R2 to production by early 2025.

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The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers

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All of that adds up to a nice price reduction for an EV with a base price in the mid-$50s. Read more: Chevy Blazer EV first drive – is it worth its $56k base price? If you want to make sure you’re finding a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage. Get started here.

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This legacy school bus maker just delivered its 1,000th electric school bus

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Photo: Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses, founded in 1916, has delivered its 1,000th electric school bus to a school system in Georgia. The company announced today that it’s delivered its 1,000th Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school bus to Meriwether County School System , Georgia, as part of a larger order. Get started here.

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The first entirely US-made crystalline solar panels are coming to market

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Canada-headquartered Heliene , which makes solar panels in Minnesota, will incorporate Georgia-based Suniva’s US-made monocrystalline silicon solar cells into its panels, and those “Made in the USA” panels will hit the market in mid-2024, thanks to a new three-year strategic sourcing contract between the two companies. Get started here. –ad*

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Rivian (RIVN) adds R1S SUV to lease program and expands to additional states

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FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The post Rivian (RIVN) adds R1S SUV to lease program and expands to additional states appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Current delivery windows for an R1S lease are 1-2 weeks. You can explore Rivian’s R1S lease inventory here.

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