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2022 Rivian R1T: a real pickup truck makes an impressive debut

Charged EVs

The documents the company filed for its IPO say it hopes to have delivered 1,000 pickup trucks and 15 of its R1S sport-utility vehicles by the end of 2021. Finance coverage at the end of October suggested a valuation of $50 billion or more—higher than Kia or Nissan, both of which are decades old and make millions of cars a year.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

As a Board member I will advocate for: The Board to expand our web page to include a copy of our IRS designation, bylaws, and annual operating budget – these three documents communicate and reflect our core values and priorities. My philosophy is simple: Members own the organization and are the Boards’ boss. I also have 4.5

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Octopus launches ‘Electric Dreams’ – An EV leasing company unlocking salary sacrifice for businesses

Drive EV

From launch, Octopus experts are available to help employees choose their cars and get set up with charge points and EV energy tariffs; as well as support the business with scheme documents, approvals and payroll. Partners including Close Brothers and Lloyd Latchford will provide Octopus with financing and insurance services respectively.