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Rivian opens sale of electric van to non-Amazon customers

Rivian opens sale of electric van to non-Amazon customers

American electric vehicle (EV) company Rivian is finally opening sales of its Rivian Commercial electric van to fleets of all sizes in the United States.
BYD opens orders for Sealion 7, with price that undercuts Tesla Model Y by thousands

BYD opens orders for Sealion 7, with price that undercuts Tesla Model Y by thousands

BYD launches Sealion 7, its most anticipated electric SUV, undercutting the market leader Tesla Model Y by thousands.
EV uptake in Australian outer suburbs overtakes inner city

EV uptake in Australian outer suburbs overtakes inner city

People living in outer metropolitan, regional and rural areas account for 61 per cent of EV uptake in Australia.
Australian logistics company adds 60 new EVs to its delivery fleet

Australian logistics company adds 60 new EVs to its delivery fleet

Freight and logistics company ANC Delivers says it has added 60 new EVs to its fleet of delivery vehicles for some of Australia’s best known retailers.
New study shows EV batteries retain up to 99 pct health after 120,000 kms

New study shows EV batteries retain up to 99 pct health after 120,000 kms

New study in Australia finds EV batteries retain strong battery health even after 120,000 or four years on the road, dispelling one of the big myths and potential barriers about electric cars.
Geely undertakes local testing and gears up to EX5 launch

Geely undertakes local testing and gears up to EX5 launch

Geely confirms that it has been undertaking months of Australian road-condition testing ahead of its debutant model, the EX5 electric SUV.
Tesla slump and global shake-up could see EV prices as low as $20,000

Tesla slump and global shake-up could see EV prices as low as $20,000

A worldwide shake-up in the electric vehicle market, including a Tesla sales slump and policy changes in several countries, could benefit Australia.
Trump puts a halt to $US5 billion EV charging program

Trump puts a halt to $US5 billion EV charging program

Trump administration has moved to suspend a $US5 billion program designed to fund the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the country.