American automaker Rivian has shared its second release outlining expanded offices this week. Earlier today, Rivian shared plans for a new East Coast Headquarters coming to Atlanta, Georgia. The headquarters will operate near its massive new EV production facility being erected outside the city.
Leading our Green Deals today is an exclusive deal we’ve secured for our readers with $2,038 savings on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station at a new $3,761 low. We’ve also got a spotlight back on Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike at its $999 low, as well as EcoFlow’s final four 48-hour flash sale offers that are apart of the soon-to-end Phase 3 Prime Day Sale, with units like the DELTA 2 Max station bundle that comes with an 800W alternator charger and protective bag at its $1,049 low. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale on the Greenworks 80V 10-inch Cordless Pole Saw kit at $218, which comes in under its Prime Day pricing. Plus, there’s all the hangover Prime Day savings in our Prime Day Green Deals hub at the bottom of the page, as well as yesterday’s ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE power station preorder launch, and more.
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The EV4 Fastback is Kia’s first four-door electric car. As its most aerodynamic EV, the Fastback can drive up to 380 miles on a single charge. It arrives at an affordable price, but is it enough to compete with the Tesla Model 3?
Tesla started a dick measuring contest with Waymo, and it is losing. The Alphabet company is expanding its service area in Austin beyond Tesla’s recently updated penis-shaped service area.
Waymo is taking a few shots at Tesla in the announcement, too.
Axial flux electric motor developer YASA announced it has achieved what it believes to be the highest power density for an electric motor ever, hailing the feat as an unofficial world record.
Lucid Gravity Robotaxis? Yes, please! Uber Technologies, Lucid Group, and Nuro, Inc. announced an exciting new partnership this morning. The three will combine technologies to deliver the public a premium global robotaxi option on Uber’s platform. We should see the Lucid robotaxis roll out in their first major city next year.
Meet the Hyundai IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station. Hyundai’s new three-row EV is more than just a family hauler — it’s now using drones to help restore forests.
Mangrove Lithium is scaling up in a big way to produce more homegrown lithium in North America. The Vancouver, Canada-based company just announced it will build another new facility, and this one will crank out 20,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium yearly – enough to power over 500,000 EVs, as much as North America’s current refining capacity.
Storied Italian brand Lancia announced its return to motorsport with the launch of 212 hp Ypsilon Rally4 Trofeo Lancia cup car – but the really exciting news was buried in the press release. A new, motorsport-inspired, all-electric 280 hp street version of the new Lancia Y is here. What’s more, it’s bringing back the iconic HF badge.
