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Tesla bounces back in Norway and Spain, as EV market surges across Europe

Tesla bounces back in Norway and Spain, as EV market surges across Europe

EV sales surge across Europe, and Tesla enjoys a rebound in key markets such as Norway and Denmark, but still struggling in other countries.
Tesla adds more range and performance to its AWD models as competition mounts

Tesla adds more range and performance to its AWD models as competition mounts

Tesla improves range by over 4% and boosts acceleration across its Long Range models to win customers.
Tesla ordered to cease “deceptive commercial practices” over autopilot in France

Tesla ordered to cease “deceptive commercial practices” over autopilot in France

The French government has ordered the local arm of Tesla to “cease its deceptive commercial practices” within four months or face a hefty daily fine of €50,000.
BYD’s new two-door electric sports car spied

BYD’s new two-door electric sports car spied

BYD’s next sleek new electric sports car spied, testing in black with a possible soft top variant on the cards.
StarCharge launches Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger in Australia

StarCharge launches Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger in Australia

StarCharge launches its flagship Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger in the Australian market after what it says is more than two years of development and local testing.
BYD’s smallest and potentially most affordable car spotted testing

BYD’s smallest and potentially most affordable car spotted testing

Video of BYD’s smallest and likely most affordable model surfaces, highlighting key new details.
“Turning point:” More EVs, fewer V8s as emissions limits come into force

“Turning point:” More EVs, fewer V8s as emissions limits come into force

A hybrid Lamborghini, an electric Rolls Royce, a convoy of low-emission people-movers and a rumble of battery-powered utes “that can actually tow things” greeted attendees to Australia’s latest motor show. 
ANU sources Australia-made PV cells to power solar car for 3,000km cross-country epic

ANU sources Australia-made PV cells to power solar car for 3,000km cross-country epic

ANU teams up with Australia’s SunDrive for its latest solar powered car for the 3,000km World Solar Challenge race from Darwin to Adelaide.