Rivian adds YouTube App and Google Cast to R1 infotainment

American automaker Rivian is upping the entertainment factor for current and future owners of its flagship R1 line of EVs. Today, Rivian shared it is integrating YouTube into its infotainment system, available for streaming on your vehicle’s center display. Additionally, the automaker is adding Google Cast capabilities, giving drivers and passengers the ability to mirror…

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In April, Tesla prices were higher month-over-month but lower year-over-year

Photo: Tesla Tesla posted larger-than-average ATP (average transaction price) increases month-over-month in April, but its prices were lower year-over-year, reports Kelley Blue Book. April saw Tesla post a month-over-month ATP increase of 5.7% compared to March, but the EV giant’s prices were lower year-over-year by 3.3%, according to EV transaction price data from Kelley Blue…

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Oakland is now first in the US to have a 100% electric school bus fleet – and it’s V2G

Photo: Zum An Oakland, California, school district is the first in the US to transition to a 100% electric school bus system with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.  Modern student transportation platform Zum has provided Oakland Unified School District with a fleet of 74 electric school buses and bidirectional chargers. Utility Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) supplied…

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Baidu talks about using Tesla Robotaxi in China

Baidu says that it is considering using Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi in China as the two major companies appear to be getting closer. Following Elon Musk’s recent visit to China, Tesla seems to have made progress toward bringing its ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’ to the country. The automaker has reportedly secured conditional approval to deploy the system…

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