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Riz Akhtar

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RizĀ is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
Riz Akhtar
Riz Akhtar

RizĀ is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.

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“Good for the planet, good for business:” PepsiCo doubles fleet of Tesla Semis

  • 22 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla Semi NACFE Side by Side Pepsico August 2023
Tesla Semi has turned out to a hit in the beverage giant's fleet, and it will more than double the number of Tesla Semi delivery trucks.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla slashes Australian prices of best selling models yet again, as EV price war marches on

  • 21 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla has once again cut prices on its models by as much as $5,000, bringing the prices to their lowest levels yet.
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  • 2 min
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New Tesla Supercharger spotted under construction after mass employee layoff

  • 21 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla's supercharger rollout continues in Australia despite recent concerns of the global network expansion ceasing.
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  • 2 min
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Xpeng launches in Hong Kong ahead of Australian arrival, shows off flying car

  • 19 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Xpeng debuts in key right hand drive market with its G6 electric SUV priced above Tesla Model Y. And it shows off its flying car concept.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Tesla builds its 3 millionth car in factory once run by Toyota

  • 19 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla's Fremont factory, which delivered thousands of the early model electric cars to Australia, produces its 3 millionth EV.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla Model 3 spotted testing with no mirrors and new camera locations

  • 16 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
A modified Tesla Model 3 with no side mirrors and new camera locations provides hints on what Tesla's next product could feature.
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  • 3 min
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Another Chinese EV brand targets Australia market with low-cost electric hatchbacks

  • 15 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Another affordable EV maker to launch models in Australia in late 2024, thanks to the owner of Peugeot, Fiat, Jeep and more.
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  • 2 min
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BYD’s new electric hot hatch specs and name uncovered

  • 14 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Key specs and name of BYD's upcoming powerful electric hatchback have been revealed, including a faster top speed than the Seal.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

BYD promises big gains, faster charging speeds, as it launches upgraded EV platform

  • 11 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's new EV platform with improved motors and charging speeds to arrive in Sea Lion 07 EV in weeks.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Lotus cuts nearly $50,000 off price of its first electric SUV, before deliveries begin

  • 11 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Lotus slashes prices of its Eletre SUV ahead of local deliveries, with nearly $50,000 coming off the base model.

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