Rivian reportedly scouting sites for a factory in Europe

Rivian continues its recent run of occupying headlines and social feeds. This comes as the automaker inches closer to the debut of its first two consumer EVs this summer. Most recently, the Amazon and Ford backed manufacturer has been reportedly exploring locations for a Rivian factory in Europe.

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Green Deals: 3-pack of TP-Link Wi-Fi Smart Switches for $55, more

Amazon is offering a 3-pack of TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switches (HS220) for $54.99 shipped when you clip the on-page coupon. Today’s deal saves you $20 and beats our last mention by $4, making this price among the best that we’ve tracked. You’ll find that these light switches offer both on/off and dimming control on your wall while also wielding the ability to work with Alexa and Assistant for simple voice commands. Plus, with IFTTT support, you can even use them with iOS shortcuts. Rated 4.7/5 stars.

Head below for more deals on HomeKit smart plugs, electric scooters, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best Tesla accessories.

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EGEB: Coal-dependent Poland and Orsted to build Baltic offshore wind farms

  • Poland’s largest utility will jointly develop two offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea with Orsted.
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Ford loses F-150 electric pickup’s battery supplier in import ban over IP

Ford’s plans for the F-150 electric pickup and and Volkswagen’s plans for the VW ID.4 are in jeopardy as their battery supplier is facing an import ban over intellectual property issues.

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