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No pedals, no steering wheels, but a very big screen: Tesla Cybercab spotted in daylight for first time

No pedals, no steering wheels, but a very big screen: Tesla Cybercab spotted in daylight for first time

Tesla’s robotaxi, the Cybercab spotted in daylight at an event in Texas, showcasing details of the steering wheel-less car from the future.
“No coherent vision:” Unions fear VW will close three factories as it struggles with EV switch

“No coherent vision:” Unions fear VW will close three factories as it struggles with EV switch

Unions fear that VW will shut three factories in Germany, a big deal in a country where the car maker employs 120,000 people but is struggling with the switch to electric.
Stellantis to use solid-state batteries in Dodge Charger Daytona demo fleet

Stellantis to use solid-state batteries in Dodge Charger Daytona demo fleet

European car giant Stellantis to launch a fleet of new Dodge Charger Daytona which will be equipped with solid-state batteries that weigh less and last longer.
Chinese electric truck claims charging record of 500 kWh in drive from Melbourne to Sydney

Chinese electric truck claims charging record of 500 kWh in drive from Melbourne to Sydney

Chinese electric truck maker Windrose claims an Australian charging record of more than 500 kWh in a single session during a trip from Melbourne to Sydney.
Letter to the Editor: We need an electric SUV or ute for the Finke desert race

Letter to the Editor: We need an electric SUV or ute for the Finke desert race

My partner Aaron Blacksell and I are looking to compete in the Finke Desert Race in 2025, in either an electric SUV or ute, or a Hybrid SUV or ute. Can anyone help out with a vehicle?
Third round of EV charging grants opened up for tourist destinations and workplaces

Third round of EV charging grants opened up for tourist destinations and workplaces

State government announces third round of its Charge Up Grants program, with $7 million to be made available to support not-for-profits, small businesses, and local governments install charging infrastructure.
MG’s new electric SUV has starting price of less than $A22,000 in China

MG’s new electric SUV has starting price of less than $A22,000 in China

New electric SUV from MG has a competitive starting price in China, and will be released in Australia soon after being tested on local roads. It features the world’s “thinnest” battery.
New Tesla Model Y spotted in China reveals fresh details

New Tesla Model Y spotted in China reveals fresh details

Only days after test production of the new 2025 Tesla Model Y began, the model is now spotted revealing key new details.