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Trio of Ex-Tesla Employees Start EV Charging Company in the UK After Elon Musk Fired Everyone

18 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

After Elon Musk abruptly fired Tesla's entire Supercharger team, three ex-employees launched Hubber, a UK-based EV charging startup focused on high-speed urban hubs for taxis and delivery fleets. Leveraging their experience deploying over 1,200 chargers, they aim to fill the urban fast-charging gap. Backed by £60M (~$81M), Hubber's first site opens August 20 in South London with 12 bays and up to 300kW chargers.

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Rivian's Also: A Billion-Dollar Bet on Small Electric Vehicles

18 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Rivian's spin-out, Also, is a billion-dollar bet on premium small-format EVs like e-bikes and scooters. Incubated as "Project Inder," it's now a standalone company backed by Greenoaks Capital. With design input from Jony Ive's LoveFrom and Rivian's tech, Also aims to bring connected, stylish micromobility to urban markets. Though no products are launched yet, its strategy blends Rivian's infrastructure with startup agility..."

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Ben & Jerry’s Ditches ICE For Rivian’s Van

18 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Rivian and Ben & Jerry’s have teamed up to create two all-electric "scoop trucks" built on Rivian's Commercial Van platform. Debuting at SXSW in Austin, the eco-friendly vehicles boast a 161-mile range and combine refrigeration and serving windows inside. After the launch, they'll travel nationwide...to bring scoops with less noise, emissions, and fossil-fuel reliance...showcasing Rivian's commercial EV versatility..."

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10 Hot Electric Vehicle Deals Where Battery Range Meets Affordability

17 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

For 2025, several EVs balance affordability and range. Forbes highlights 10 models under $45K with at least 245 miles per charge. Top values include the Tesla Model 3 ($34,990/363 mi), Tesla Model Y ($37,490/357 mi), Chevy Equinox EV ($33,600/319 mi), Ford Mustang Mach-E ($37,995/260 mi), and Toyota bZ4X ($37,070/252 mi). But if you're looking for more "bang for the buck" in range, MS Copilot LLM created the above table for EVWorld.com.

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Volkswagen Delivers The 1.5 millionth All-Electric ID. Model

17 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Volkswagen just delivered the 1.5 millionth all-electric ID model, a black ID.7 Tourer Pro, at its Emden plant in Germany, marking a major milestone in its electromobility push. The car, boasting a range of up to 606 km, was handed over in the presence of VW executives and Lower Saxony's Minister President. Emden - Sone of only three VW factories fully dedicated to EVs - reflects over €1 billion in investment.

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