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Tesla Model Y wins U.S. News ‘Best Luxury Electric SUV’ award

Teslarati

News award for “Best Luxury Electric SUV,” beating out a heavy lineup of worthy battery-powered sport utility vehicles. News recognizes Tesla’s influence in the changing automotive market, identifying that it was likely the catalyst in bringing EVs to mainstream status. News writes.

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Rivian Updated the R1T and R1S with More Power, Better Tech, and Updated Drivetrain Features

The Truth About Cars

The new Quad Motor configuration now has 1,025 horsepower and a sub-2.5-second second 0-60 mph time. Rivian also promises a staggering 1,198 pound-feet of torque in launch mode, and the more modest Dual Motor variant is available for buyers not wanting to mortgage their homes to buy an EV.

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Phoenix Motorcars, EasyMile win grant for development of first FMVSS-compliant autonomous shuttle bus in US

Green Car Congress

The city of Houston is set to receive the first Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Buy America-compliant mid-size autonomous bus in the US. Jointly developed by Phoenix Motorcars and EasyMile , the EZ Zeus self-driving bus will be deployed in real-life traffic conditions.

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Hyundai Motor Group Previews Integrated Snow Chain Tech

The Truth About Cars

Hyundai Motor Group have introduced a novel snow chain that’s integrated directly into the tire. From Hyundai Motor Group: The snow chain-integrated tire technology consists of a wheel and tire assembly that feature radial grooves at regular intervals, like a pizza, with modules made of shape memory alloy inserted into these channels.

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Green Deals: Hover-1’s Blackhawk electric scooter goes nearly 19 MPH at a low of $450, more

Electrek

Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day , Best Buy is offering the Hover-1 Blackhawk Electric Kick Scooter for $449.99 With a 350W brushless motor, it can propel you at up to 18.6 MPH for upwards of 26 miles before it’s time to recharge. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best Tesla accessories.

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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Baua Electric

It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With a quad-motor setup, each generating a maximum of 108 kw, the G 580 EQ nets out at 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7 feet to make a U-turn.

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Juiced RipCurrent fat ebike $799, Segway ES2 Scooter $300, Leaf blower $87

Electrek

This Class 3 28-mph ebike features 1300W peak motor, 9 speed gears, Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Torque/Cadence Sensors. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Get it for $799 after applying code VIP100.

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