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“Completely different:” LDV to bring another electric ute model to Australia in 2025

“Completely different:” LDV to bring another electric ute model to Australia in 2025

After just modest sales with its first electric ute, LDV to bring a second model that it says will be “completely different.”
Budding engineers get to build and drive their own race car, and electric is their choice

Budding engineers get to build and drive their own race car, and electric is their choice

Australia’s budding engineers get their annual chance to build and race their own race cars. Electric is the main choice, and even autonomous vehicles outnumber internal combustion engines.
Tesla slashes prices of Model 3 and Model Y to counter flagging EV sales

Tesla slashes prices of Model 3 and Model Y to counter flagging EV sales

Tesla is now offering more incentives than ever to help drive more Q4 sales of its best-selling Model 3 and Model Y EVs.
Energy utility completes EV fast-charging loop in world’s biggest isolated grid

Energy utility completes EV fast-charging loop in world’s biggest isolated grid

W.A. energy utility completes the final fast charging installation of the network that covers the state’s main grid – the biggest isolated grid in the world.
Is that the new Model Y, Model S or Roadster? Mystery Tesla vehicles spotted under cover

Is that the new Model Y, Model S or Roadster? Mystery Tesla vehicles spotted under cover

New vehicles under cover spotted at Tesla’s test track ahead of possible launch that could be a few months away.
European EV battery hopes fade after Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in US

European EV battery hopes fade after Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in US

Northvolt files for bankruptcy in the US in major blow to European hopes to have a homegrown battery maker that can compete with China.
Tesla offers lower cost leases in new program to boost flagging EV sales

Tesla offers lower cost leases in new program to boost flagging EV sales

Tesla launches new LeaseMyTesla program in Australia in its latest bid to arrest the slump in sales in the local electric vehicle market.
Appy travels: At last, Evie Autocharge simplifies the EV charging experience

Appy travels: At last, Evie Autocharge simplifies the EV charging experience

My Evie charging experience has elevated from gritted teeth to top of the class.