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Mission efficiency: VW unveils ultra-efficient prototype EV with a “teardrop” shape, based on current electric platform

Mission efficiency: VW unveils ultra-efficient prototype EV with a “teardrop” shape, based on current electric platform

When it comes to producing cheaper, longer range EVs, the devil is in the detail. To do so you need to work on at least one of aerodynamics, weight and efficiency.
BYD’s Denza Z9GT, the longest range and fastest-charging EV, spotted on the road in Melbourne

BYD’s Denza Z9GT, the longest range and fastest-charging EV, spotted on the road in Melbourne

BYD’s longest range and fastest charging model spotted testing in Melbourne ahead of Denza Z9GT’s local launch.
Omoda Jaecoo to launch multiple new EV models as brand doubles down on J5 EV success

Omoda Jaecoo to launch multiple new EV models as brand doubles down on J5 EV success

Omoda Jaecoo will bring multiple new electric SUV models in 2027, doubling down on the much-loved success of J5 EV.
MG makes $2,000 cash-back offer on its cheapest and best-selling EV

MG makes $2,000 cash-back offer on its cheapest and best-selling EV

MG4 Urban, the brand’s cheapest and best selling EV, sees $2,000 cashback, bringing driveaway price down to just $29,990.
Smart cuts prices on existing EVs as it gets ready for launch of #5 electric SUV

Smart cuts prices on existing EVs as it gets ready for launch of #5 electric SUV

Smart cuts prices on its #1 and #3 SUVs, less than 2 years after launching, now starting at under $50,000, as it prepares to launch the bigger #5 electric SUV.
Audi slashes prices of Q6 e-tron as it relaunches A2 as a battery electric, and “most efficient” model it has ever built

Audi slashes prices of Q6 e-tron as it relaunches A2 as a battery electric, and “most efficient” model it has ever built

Audi slashes prices of updated e-tron range, as it unveils the A2 battery electric, with V2L and V2H, and the most efficient motor it has ever built.
Polestar Australia confirms it has cut prices for 2027 Polestar 4 coupé, to match new electric SUV

Polestar Australia confirms it has cut prices for 2027 Polestar 4 coupé, to match new electric SUV

Polestar confirms it has cut prices for the 2027 Polestar 4 coupé, aligning its price with the recently launched Polestar 4 electric SUV.
“Greenwashing stunt:” Plug-in hybrids emit six times more than claimed, and are getting worse, study finds

“Greenwashing stunt:” Plug-in hybrids emit six times more than claimed, and are getting worse, study finds

Plug-in hybrids described as one of the auto industry’s “greatest greenwashing stunts” as new study shows pollution six times more than claimed, and getting worse.