GM explains its electric vehicle strategy to provide ‘EVs for everyone,’ including pickups, SUVs, luxury, and crossovers

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General Motors is committing to an all-electric future as the automaker gears up to introduce a handful of new EVs. Mary Barra, GM’s CEO, spoke at Goldman Sach’s tech conference, claiming, “We want to provide EVs for everyone,” explaining their strategy to get there, its Ultium platform, and plans for scaling production.

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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin expansion is on hold, awaiting approval

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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is seeing its expansion caught up in German bureaucracy once more as a vote to approve the project has been put on hold, but it still looks like the vote should happen by the end of the year.

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Segway Ninebot ES3 Plus electric scooter with 28-mile range now $490 (Refurb) in New Green Deals

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Are you ready for fall weather to be in full swing? I know I am. With cooler weather comes wanting to be outside more, and there’s never been a better time to pick up an electric scooter and leave the gas-powered car at home. The Segway NInebot ES3 Plus is perfect for the task with a 19 MPH top speed and 28 mile range per charge. It’s on sale for $490 in refurbished condition and normally costs up to $700. 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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Come join Electrek and Super73 on an e-bike group ride in Los Angeles this weekend!

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Electrek is doing another e-bike group ride! Come join us as we partner up with the awesome e-bike brand Super73 and cruise through Los Angeles this Saturday evening!

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Magna pilots autonomous pizza delivery robot in quest to expand presence in micromobility

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During the North American International Auto Show today in Detroit, Michigan, mobility tech company Magna International shared its progress of a novel last-mile delivery robot designed for urban environments. The company has been piloting the fully autonomous three-wheeled robot in Detroit since March, where it has been transporting pizzas to nearby customers. The pilot program follows two additional mobility programs the contract manufacturer is already exploring.

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Volvo Trucks ramps production of its 44-ton heavy-duty electric trucks

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Volvo Trucks hit another milestone Wednesday, as the heavy-duty truck maker announced its massive 44-ton electric trucks are hitting the production line. With the addition of three of its heaviest electric truck models, Volvo now has a six heavy-duty EV lineup – the largest in the industry.

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Tesla manages to squeeze a lot more energy in a single Megapack

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Tesla has updated the Megapack and managed to squeeze a lot more energy in a single battery system for large-scale energy storage projects.

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The Shyft Group receives first pre-order for 2,000 units of its Blue Arc electric delivery vans

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Specialty vehicle manufacturer The Shyft Group has received its first pre-order for all-electric walk-in delivery vans under its new Blue Arc sub-brand. The initial order comes from one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the Carolinas and will consist of 2,000 Blue Arc electric delivery vans to begin.

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Aventon Level.2 review: Truly a top-class commuter electric bike, but for one thing

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I’ve been an Aventon fan for a long time, having been routinely impressed with the quality of each new electric bike the company has released. And so I went into this review of the new Aventon Level.2 with a fairly high bar for the company. Fortunately for everyone, Aventon largely cleared that bar with room to spare, delivering a Level.2 that is truly worthy of the label “flagship commuter e-bike.”

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Ford sets new requirements for dealers to sell EVs, including mandatory fast chargers and non-negotiable pricing

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Ford Motor Company has unveiled a new companywide strategy to its dealership network of nearly 3,000 locations. Ford dealers have been alerted that they have until October 31 to decide whether they will invest their own money into one of two “certified” EV tiers to partake in Ford’s Model e business. Only those dealers who buy in will be authorized to sell EVs from January 1, 2024, onward. There’s a lot to unfold here, so let’s get right to it.

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