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Tesla officially launches V4 cabinet, doubles supercharging speed to 500 kW

Tesla officially launches V4 cabinet, doubles supercharging speed to 500 kW

Tesla reveals details of upcoming V4 supercharger cabinets which will deliver 500 kW of charging for cars while making deployments faster.
Trump transition team decides to kill EV tax credit, and Elon Musk is delighted

Trump transition team decides to kill EV tax credit, and Elon Musk is delighted

Trump to sweep away EV tax credits in stalling US market – to the delight of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the new head of government efficiency.
Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi heads to Europe, next stop could be Australia

Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi heads to Europe, next stop could be Australia

Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi heads outside of the US to Europe for first time in efforts to spruik autonomy and its EV demand. Will it come to Australia?
Chery Omoda E5 electric SUV gets 5 star safety rating, offers big price cut

Chery Omoda E5 electric SUV gets 5 star safety rating, offers big price cut

Chery Omoda E5 electric SUV receives top safety results with 5 stars from ANCAP, and is also subject to a big end of year discount offer as EV price war continues.
How social leasing could give access to EVs for middle and low-income households

How social leasing could give access to EVs for middle and low-income households

A form of “social leasing” that would involve monthly lease payments of €100 to €150 per month will put EVs within reach of those who cannot afford to buy one. It’s already a success in France.
Paris bans transit traffic in city centre, with new focus on bicycles and walking

Paris bans transit traffic in city centre, with new focus on bicycles and walking

The city of Paris has established a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) designed to limit traffic from the city centre to refocus on public transport and walking and cycling.
Global EV sales heading for record 16.7 million sales in 2024, despite reports of slowdown

Global EV sales heading for record 16.7 million sales in 2024, despite reports of slowdown

Global EV sales are heading for a record year in 2024, despite the headlines saying otherwise, with growth of 26 per cent.
Assembly line complete for maker of electric-hybrid aircraft that can slash emissions

Assembly line complete for maker of electric-hybrid aircraft that can slash emissions

French company completes assembly line for its electric hybrid aircraft it says can cut emissions by 80 per cent.