Kia’s flagship EV9 electric SUV marks a new software-driven era for Hyundai

Kia aims to enter a new software-driven era with its flagship EV9 electric SUV. The EV9 will be the Hyundai Motor Group’s first model to offer on-demand features and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

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Kia’s flagship EV9 electric SUV marks a new software-driven era for Hyundai

Kia aims to enter a new software-driven era with its flagship EV9 electric SUV. The EV9 will be the Hyundai Motor Group’s first model to offer on-demand features and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

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Aptera offers solar EV production update: Tooling progresses, but more funding needed [Video]

In true Aptera fashion, its cofounders shared a video update outlining the company’s progress in bringing a solar EV into scaled production. The webinar which debuted live this morning can be viewed in full below and offers a slew of news surrounding grants, funding, tooling overseas, and solar development. Here’s the latest.

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Aptera offers solar EV production update: Tooling progresses, but more funding needed [Video]

In true Aptera fashion, its cofounders shared a video update outlining the company’s progress in bringing a solar EV into scaled production. The webinar which debuted live this morning can be viewed in full below and offers a slew of news surrounding grants, funding, tooling overseas, and solar development. Here’s the latest.

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Ride to work on the SWFT BMX e-bike at 25% off, now $750 in New Green Deals

While electric vehicles can be quite expensive, opting to take an e-bike to work is a way to lessen your fossil fuel reliance without breaking the bank. Right now, you can get the SWFT BMX e-bike on sale for $750, which is a 25% discount from its normal $1,000 going rate. This e-bike packs 35 miles of range as well as a top speed of 20 MPH, making it easy to ride to or from work without gas this summer. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Tesla teases new Model S Plaid track package with incredible top speed

Tesla is teasing the launch of a new Model S Plaid track package that will finally enable the originally promised incredible top speed.

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Lordstown (RIDE) expects Endurance EV truck production to ‘cease in the near future’

Lordstown’s (RIDE) five-year-long odyssey to bring the Endurance electric truck to market may soon come to an end. The EV startup said Thursday it anticipates production of the Lordstown Endurance will “cease in the near future” with limited funding available.

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Rivian signs data licensing agreement with Mitchell to expedite collision repairs

Rivian and Mitchell International revealed a new data licensing agreement for collision repairs Thursday, the first of its kind for the EV manufacturer.

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Rivian signs data licensing agreement with Mitchell to expedite collision repairs

Rivian and Mitchell International revealed a new data licensing agreement for collision repairs Thursday, the first of its kind for the EV manufacturer.

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Here’s why you can’t trust electric bike companies when it comes to battery range

It’s a tale as old as time. Man sees electric bike advertisement touting 50-mile range. Man buys e-bike. Man’s first ride gets 25 miles before the battery’s charge dwindles. Man is justifiably disappointed.

So what gives? Why does it seem like you can never trust the range numbers that the electric bike makers tell us?

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