Rivian launches hands-free driving and a new ‘Rally Mode,’ but that’s not all

Rivian introduced a few cool new features in its latest software update, including hands-free driving through its new ADAS, Enhanced Highway Assist. But that’s not all. Rivian also launched a “Rally” drive mode and unlocked a new way for EV drivers to gain more power.

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US President does infomercial at White House for company owned by his biggest political donor

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, performed what basically amounts to an infomercial at the White House for Tesla, a company controlled by his biggest political donor, a day after its stock crashed.

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Greenlane’s flagship electric charging truck stop to open in April

Greenlane, which is building US-wide EV charging infrastructure for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, will open its flagship electric charging truck stop in Colton, California, next month.

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Jaguar’s controversial ultra-luxury EV looks fake in its first public appearance [Video]

The radical EV continues turning heads, for better or worse. Jaguar’s controversial Type 00 EV concept made a statement during its public debut in Paris. Even a few celebrities took it for a spin. In real life, the ultra-luxury vehicle still looks fake. Check it out for yourself in the video below.

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ALLPOWERS Spring Sale takes 48% off power stations with bonus savings and gifts, Lectric’s St. Paddy’s Day e-bike deals, more

Today’s Green Deals are headlined by ALLPOWERS’ Spring Sale with up to 48% discounts on power stations, extra savings, free gifts, and more. One of the notable standouts during this event is the R2500 Portable Power Station bundled with a 600W solar panel for a new $1,349 low. Coming up behind it is Lectric’s St. Paddy’s Day Sale, which is continuing much of the brand’s spring offers while also increasing savings on some models, like the XP 3.0 e-bikes that are getting up to $574 in free gear and start from $999. Next, we have a selection of Greenworks electric pressure washers led by the Pro-tier 3,000 PSI model down at $297, as well as Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station that is undercutting the brand’s direct Spring Sale pricing to $449. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s MOD Spring e-bike Sale with $650 off its latest release, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals 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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Wait, Rivian (RIVN) could really save the Volkswagen Golf? The next-gen EV promises to deliver

The iconic hatch may have found its saviour. Volkswagen confirmed that the fully electric Golf is already in the works and will be one of its first EVs to feature Rivian’s (RIVN) advanced software.

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Tesla Cybertruck sank when launching a jetski after Musk said you could use the truck as a boat

A Tesla Cybertruck sank in Ventura harbor in California when trying to launch a jetski despite Tesla CEO Elon Musk saying that you could use the truck as a boat.

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CLIP Unveils BOLT, a $250 e-bike conversion system aimed at expanding access to cycling

Brooklyn-based e-bike conversion kit maker CLIP has launched BOLT, a front-mounted electric motor designed to transform standard bicycles into e-bikes. The company is marketing the device as the world’s most affordable quick-install e-bike upgrade, with a focus on making electrified transportation accessible in low-to-moderate income communities and emerging markets.

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Toyota just opened its first 350kW fast charging station with EVgo that can fit 8 EVs

Toyota wants everyone to have access to affordable, convenient EV charging. Through its partnership with EVgo, Toyota opened its first EV fast charger on Monday. The new co-branded stations, with 350kW fast chargers, can serve up to eight EVs.

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