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Battery electric cars  account for one quarter of UK new car sales in November

Battery electric cars account for one quarter of UK new car sales in November

Registrations of new battery electric vehicles in UK reached 38,581 in November accounting for just over a quarter of the overall market, and making it second biggest EV market in Europe.
“Heaviest road going electric truck in the world:” First electric road train takes to Australian roads

“Heaviest road going electric truck in the world:” First electric road train takes to Australian roads

Janus Electric CEO Lex Forsyth announces first electric road train, which he describes as the “heaviest road-going electric truck in the world”.
MG parent to release new EV with semi solid-state batteries and over 1,000kms range

MG parent to release new EV with semi solid-state batteries and over 1,000kms range

MG parent company to release new EV that will feature a semi-solid state battery and more than 1,000 kms range.
Tesla Cybercab robotaxi will have only “half the parts” of Tesla Model 3

Tesla Cybercab robotaxi will have only “half the parts” of Tesla Model 3

The engineering lead for Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab shares how Tesla plans to save on parts with the circa $A45,000 self-driving robotaxi.
Average price of new electric cars jumps in Germany, falls in China

Average price of new electric cars jumps in Germany, falls in China

EV prices in Germany rose 7.5 pct on average in 2024 – driven by bigger jumps at the top end. But in China, EV prices fell five percent – both for entry-level and top models.
Chinese EV makers report record October

Chinese EV makers report record October

Chinese EV makers all report record sales in October, although plug in hybrids are showing more spectacular growth.
New Chinese EV models from Leapmotor, Xpeng and Zeekr obtain 5-star ANCAP safety rating

New Chinese EV models from Leapmotor, Xpeng and Zeekr obtain 5-star ANCAP safety rating

Three of latest electric SUVs get 5-star ANCAP safety results ahead of thousands entering Australian roads.
Tesla owners have a new way to control their EV using an Apple Watch

Tesla owners have a new way to control their EV using an Apple Watch

Tesla makes it even easier for owners to live with a Tesla by making the Apple Watch a key for the car with a few surprising features packed in.