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Rivian Says Next Generation R2S & R2T Vehicles will Come Standard with Tesla Chargers (NACS)

Since Ford first announced it is adopting the North American Charging Standard on May 25, GM and a number of third-party EV charging networks have announced that they will be adopting Tesla's chargers. And, today Rivian has joined the NACS party and has declared that the EV maker's upcoming vehicles built on the R2 platform will come standard with Tesla chargers.

Tesla Gears Up for Cybertruck Launch With Cell Production Boom

The Tesla Austin team is still celebrating a production milestone in great style: it is about the vital 4680 cells, the special kind of batteries that will have to power almost its entire EV gamut in the very near future, including obviously the the Tesla Cybertruck.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Subaru Forester - One Area Consumer Reports Says The SUV Needs Improvement

The 2023 Subaru Forester makes Consumer Reports recommended models list. But they say there is one thing they hold against the compact SUV. Check out the report here.

Review: NOKO GB40 Genius Boost + 12-Volt Lithium Jump Starter For Cars

We review the NOKO GB40 power supply. A smarter way to jump-start a car’s dead battery.

Rivian Is Now Going To Use Tesla Charging Standard - More Companies Will Follow

Rivian just announced that it is going to use the Tesla charging standard. This follows GM and Ford, and more will come.

Tesla’s Latest Advertisement Leaves Out Destination & Order Fees In Its Pricing

In its latest advertisement, Tesla includes the federal tax incentive in its pricing information but fails to mention the company's $1,390 Destination Fee and $250 Order Fee.

Image of Tesla dealership by John Goreham

New Vanpowers UrbanGlide E-Bike Can Travel Up to 70 Miles On a Charge

The new e-bikes from Vanpowers offer smooth operation, easy step-through frame design, and much more in an attractive price range.

Image of UrbanGlide courtesy of Vanpowers.

7 Ways Electric Vehicle Energy Savings Are Exaggerated

We run down a list of ways that the energy saved by battery-electric vehicles is commonly exaggerated. Your experience may vary.

Image of Dodge Hornet charging by John Goreham

Subaru Says The First-Ever BRZ Manual With EyeSight Is Coming, WRX To Follow?

Subaru Corporation announced that the first-ever manual transmission vehicle with EyeSight safety technology would be the 2023 Subaru BRZ sport coupe. Subaru has now developed EyeSight compatibility with a 6-speed manual transmission. The Subaru WRX should be following. Get the details here.

GM Guarantees the Future of Diesel-Powered Chevrolet Silverado Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks

GM is investing nearly $1 Billion to quadruple the plant that builds diesel engines.

GM Guarantees the Future of Diesel Powered Chevrolet Silverado Trucks

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