Mercedes teams up with the ‘largest convenience store’ operator for EV charging

Mercedes-Benz announced a new partnership with Buc-ee’s, known for operating the “world’s largest convenience store,” to expand its premium EV charging network.

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The world’s largest steel mill will get a second life as a wind turbine factory

What was once the world’s largest steel mill is about to become Maryland’s first permanent offshore wind turbine factory.

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Biden says he supports UAW push to unionize Tesla, Toyota

Hot on the heels of the United Auto Workers’ strike victory against the “Big Three” US automakers, President Joe Biden said he would support UAW’s push to unionize Tesla and Toyota ahead of a planned meeting with UAW president Shawn Fain.

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Biden says he supports UAW push to unionize Tesla, Toyota

Hot on the heels of the United Auto Workers’ strike victory against the “Big Three” US automakers, President Joe Biden said he would support UAW’s push to unionize Tesla and Toyota ahead of a planned meeting with UAW president Shawn Fain.

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Polestar Day news hub: new Korea factory, 350kW DC, V2G, Autonomy

We’re on the ground at Polestar Day in Santa Monica, where Polestar is going over its technology strategy for media, investors and owners, with several new announcements and a chance for ride-alongs in their upcoming Polestar 3 and 4 vehicles.

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Volkswagen wants to launch an EV under $35K in the US, says it’s not scaling back

A Volkswagen electric vehicle under $35,000 in the US? That could be the case soon. Head of strategy at VW Group America, Reinhard Fischer, said the automaker aims to build an EV under $35,000 in the US or Mexico.

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Tynee Mini 3 review: Is it the next new leader in affordable electric skateboards?

The Tynee Mini 3 doesn’t try to be overly fancy, offering just what most of us need in an electric skateboard: something that’s fast, fun, and most importantly – affordable.

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Lucid Motors (LCID) introduces RangeXchange, offering vehicle-to-vehicle charging capabilities

Lucid Motors has introduced a new feature it calls “RangeXchange” which enables vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging, meaning current and future Lucid owners can recharge other EVs using their battery’s stored energy… as long as you buy the adapter cable.

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Why car drivers should LOVE seeing more people riding e-bikes

The increasing popularity of electric bicycles with their convenient electric boost has seen more and more commuters riding each day, especially car drivers who wouldn’t have otherwise opted for two wheels. This growth in cycling has spawned calls for improved bike lanes and additional bicycling infrastructure.

Some drivers have interpreted this call for safer bike lanes as if it was some type of “war on cars”. In actuality, car drivers should love seeing more people on bikes and e-bikes. In fact, it’d be better for them if they encouraged more people to switch to bikes. Here’s why.

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Why car drivers should LOVE seeing more people riding e-bikes

The increasing popularity of electric bicycles with their convenient electric boost has seen more and more commuters riding each day, especially car drivers who wouldn’t have otherwise opted for two wheels. This growth in cycling has spawned calls for improved bike lanes and additional bicycling infrastructure.

Some drivers have interpreted this call for safer bike lanes as if it was some type of “war on cars”. In actuality, car drivers should love seeing more people on bikes and e-bikes. In fact, it’d be better for them if they encouraged more people to switch to bikes. Here’s why.

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