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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Rivian R1S

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This article will explore the Rivian R1S, examining its available models and premium features and showcasing how financing the R1S through EV Life can save you both time and money. Rivian R1S Interior, Exterior & Safety Features The Rivian R1S is a luxurious all-electric SUV that combines performance and design.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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General Motors was one of the original pioneers of electric cars, introducing the EV1 in 1996 and the game-changing Volt in 2010. Chevrolet has continued that trend in the last few years—emerging as a major leader in the electric vehicle industry. Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP). Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit.

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EV charging network builder Volta announces $125M in Series D funding

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Volta, a builder of commerce-centric electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, announced an oversubscribed Series D financing of $125 million. Goldman Sachs acted as exclusive placement agent to the company in connection with the financing. —Scott Mercer, Founder and CEO of Volta.

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Didi Chuxing sets up JV with China EV maker BAIC-BJEV; next-gen connected car systems; Transportation Brain

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Didi Chuxing, the world’s leading one-stop transportation platform, announced a new joint venture with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd (JingJu) aims to combine the two companies’ strengths in new energy fleet operation and AI transportation solutions to develop next-generation connected-car systems. an affiliate of BAIC.

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EV Connect launches first EV charging-as-a-service

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EV Connect, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, announced the first “EV Charging-as-a-Service” or “EV CaaS”, to cut up-front costs and simplify the process for purchasing and installing EV charging station infrastructure by turning the purchase decision from a capital expenditure to an operating expense.

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Volkswagen Group investing $700M in XPENG for 5% stake, VW EV development; Audi jointly developing EVs with SAIC

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Since the founding of XPENG, we have been developing full-stack technologies from EV platform to connectivity and ADAS software in house. Together with XPENG, we aim to put two additional fully connected electric vehicles on the road from early 2026 onwards, thus opening up new customer groups for the VW brand.

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EV Life is awarded CalSEED grant from the California Energy Commission to make financing electric cars cheaper than gas vehicles.

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The grant will fund the development of a fintech platform to empower EV buyers to save up to $200/month on electric vehicle loans. EV Life, a car site dedicated exclusively to electric vehicles, announced that it was 1 of 28 companies to win a CalSEED grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC). About EV Life.