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Tesla plan for world’s biggest battery plant hits water issues in drought-stricken German state

Tesla will have to revise its plans to expand its gigafactory for electric cars in the German state of Brandenburg over concerns the new buildings would be partly located in water protection zones.

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Fortescue rolls out 3MW fast charger as it trials huge electric and hydrogen haul trucks

Fortescue has developed its own prototype 3MW fast charger as it begins trials of its huge electric haul truck at one of its mines, and prepares a hydrogen alternative.

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Stellantis lifts electric battery sales by 24 pct, says margins comparable with Tesla

Stellantis says its EV sales are up 24 per cent in first half as it looks to double its electric offerings on new platform.

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Cybertruck wrapped up to make it look like a Ford F150 Lightning hits the road

Is it a Cybertruck or a Ford F150 Lightning? Tesla wraps its upcoming Cybertruck in a way that makes it look just like its legacy rival.

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GM reboots its best-selling EV, the Chevrolet Bolt

GM brings back its most-affordable EV after stating the end of production only months ago, and it will build six new electric models.

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Nissan global EV sales pass 1 million mark – half of what Tesla makes in 6 months

Nissan says its total EV sales since launch of landmark Leaf more than a decade ago reaches one million. Tesla aims to sell twice that in 2023 alone.

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Volvo and Polestar owner ships first batch of low-priced electric utes

Well-equipped affordable electric utes are finally making their way to international market with first batch setting sail.

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Renault gives sneak peak of Renault 5 prototype and mini-plant

Renault gives sneak peak into prototype production process being undertaken at high-tech "miniature plant" building the first all-electric Renault 5 hatchback.

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Blame climate change – not EVs – for damaging roads as floods, fires worsen

EVs are being blamed for damaging roads. But climate change is the much bigger culprit, and battery weights are falling anyway.

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BYD Seal to be offered as a plug-in hybrid in home market

Highly anticipated electric BYD Seal gets a hybrid version in home market to boost sales.