Volkswagen’s new entry-level EV spotted in public: Here’s our best look at the ID.2

The ID.2 is finally out for testing. Volkswagen’s new entry-level EV was spotted out in public, giving us our closest look at the production model so far.

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Hyundai has begun teasing the high-performance IONIQ 6 N

Hyundai Motor has released its first teaser images of its high-performance version of the IONIQ 6, promising it will “redefine the N driving experience once more.”

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BHP taps XCMG to clean up its global mining operations with electric equipment

The iron-mining giants at BHP have big plans to decarbonize their mining operations, and they’re turning to the Chinese heavy equipment electrification and automation experts at XCMG to help make it happen.

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BYD’s EV price war is headed overseas as its cheapest car launches in Europe for $25,000

After China warned that BYD’s recent EV price cuts are creating “war panic,” the company is now turning up the pressure overseas. BYD launched its most affordable EV in Europe, the Dolphin Surf, starting at about $25,000. The tiny EV is BYD’s top seller in China. Will it have the same impact in Europe?

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Rivian is offering $5,000 off a new Tri-Motor R1S or R1T, but this is a limited time deal

Rivian is kicking off summer with another limited-time deal on its flagship R1 models. This month, customers can take advantage of $5,000 off the purchase or lease of a new Tri-Motor R1S or R1T.

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Personal electric flying machines are becoming dangerously affordable

There was a time when having your own plane was a pretty clear indicator that you were part of that upper crust of society. If it was a pricey and rare electric plane, then all the more. But those days are numbered as the influx of compact and powerful electric powertrain components collides with good old American entrepreneurism to create a number of interesting new electric flying machines that now make it cheaper to fly yourself than drive.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving hasn’t improved all year and Musk points to more wait

Tesla’s ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) in customer vehicles hasn’t improved all year, based on the best available data previously praised by CEO Elon Musk.

Now Musk points to having to wait until later this year, but wait for what?

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The US’s largest solar + storage project just hit a big milestone

AES just completed the first half of Bellefield, which will become the largest solar + storage facility in the US.

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Kia’s new EV4 is already the best-selling domestic electric sedan in its home market

Kia’s first electric sedan is already being called “a box office hit.” In just its second month on the market, the Kia EV4 was the best-selling domestic electric sedan in Korea.

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Mercedes has a new ultra-luxury electric van coming soon

The Vision V is more than just a luxury people mover. Mercedes calls it “the pinnacle of luxurious and elegant multipurpose vehicles (MPVs).” After kicking off its global grand tour this week, we are getting a closer look at the ultra-luxury electric van Mercedes plans to launch next year.

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