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Electrify Expo Orlando Pre-Party hosted by Tint World

Join Tint World Orlando’s VIP Pre-Party for Electrify Expo 2025

If you’re an EV enthusiast in Orlando or planning to check out Electrify Expo 2025, you won’t want to miss this. Tint World Orlando is throwing a massive VIP Pre-Party to kick things off, and it’s shaping up to be the ultimate EV community hangout. On Thursday, March 20th, from 6:30 PM to 10 PM, Tint World Orlando (4811 E Colonial Drive) is hosting an evening packed with custom EVs, a live DJ, an open bar, food, giveaways, and plenty more. It’s a perfect…

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R1T Sport Drive Mode

Rivian Shares Which Dual-Motor Models Are Eligible for the $5,000 Performance Upgrade

Rivian has shared more details on its latest Performance Upgrade for Dual-Motor owners, available as a simple software upgrade for $5,000. If you own a Dual Standard+, Dual Large, Dual Large+, or Dual Max Rivian, you can purchase this upgrade 60 days after delivery, unlocking extra power, faster acceleration, and three new drive modes—Rally, Sport, and Soft Sand. However, it’s important to note that the Dual Standard model is not eligible for this upgrade. While Rivian didn’t specifically call out the Dual Large+, it should also be eligible since it’s essentially…

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Telo MT1

Is the Telo MT1 America’s First Electric Kei Truck?

The electric truck space is heating up, and a new player is stepping in with something totally different. Meet the Telo MT1, a mini electric pickup that somehow squeezes a 5-foot truck bed into a vehicle the size of a Mini Cooper. Telo is taking a fresh approach, offering a compact yet powerful truck designed for city driving, weekend adventures, and just about anything in between. And honestly? I can’t wait to get my hands on one to see if it lives up to the…

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Rivian R2 Casting

Rivian R2 to Use Large Die Castings, Cutting Complexity and Improving Efficiency

Rivian just dropped some cool news about the R2—it’s getting some serious upgrades in how it’s built. RJ Scaringe confirmed they’re using large high-pressure die castings throughout the body, and in the rear alone, they’ve cut down 50 separate stampings and over 300 joints to just three big castings. What does that mean? Basically, fewer parts, a simpler build, and likely a lighter, stronger, and more efficient vehicle. Tesla’s been doing something similar with their Gigacasting, and now Rivian is bringing its own version to…

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