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Rivian cuts prices on its base R1T and R1S ahead of R2 launch

Teslarati

Rivian has cut prices on two of its entry-level vehicle configurations ahead of the automaker’s launch of its next-generation vehicle next month. After Rivian added two new range options for the R1T and R1S last week, the electric truck and SUV maker has also cut prices on some of its lineup.

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Auto Lobby Says EPA Targets Aren’t Achievable

The Truth About Cars

Industry pushback may also have something to do with battery suppliers signaling that there just won’t be enough raw materials to produce cells at a speed that is going to satisfy their clients. But we know that the auto lobby typically signals the business sector’s true desires and it seems concerned about the status quo.

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Hyundai's Auto Expo Presentation: Our Thoughts

Plug In India

The PluginIndia team, got a chance to visit the Hyundai India electric car stall at the Auto Expo 2023. We visited the Hyundai stall at the Auto Expo 23 and there was a huge crowd at the Hyundai stall. I think the auto expo organizers gave passes to hundreds of YouTubers and Media houses. Here are our thoughts on it.

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Tariffs on China aren’t the way to win the EV arms race – getting serious on EVs is

Baua Electric

News came out on Friday that President Biden is set to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect the US auto industry from the rapid growth of Chinese EV manufacturing. The global auto industry is in a time of flux. Cars are changing quickly, as is car manufacturing.

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Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese EVs, up from 25% to 100%

Baua Electric

This large tariff has had the effect of excluding most Chinese autos from the US market, as it’s easier to export to countries with lower tariffs first. However, given Chinese EVs are incredibly affordable , even a 25% tariff might have resulted in competitive prices. tariff that all foreign-made cars were subject to, totaling 27.5%.

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Rivian faces gender discrimination lawsuit from former exec ahead of IPO

Teslarati

.” Other issues brought up in the suit involved Schwab being routinely excluded from meetings despite her extensive experience in the auto industry. ” Her warnings about the pricing of the company’s vehicles , as well as her concerns about delivery targets were allegedly ignored as well. . .

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Tesla requests tariff waiver for graphite amid rising demand for EV batteries

Teslarati

Tesla recently filed three public comments to support the idea of waivers for tariffs on graphite, a key component for its electric vehicles’ lithium-ion batteries. Tesla stands as one of hundreds of auto industry players currently asking the US Trade Representative for extended tariff waivers on components imported from China.

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