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Volkswagen slashes outlook for second time as EV and China strategy questioned

Volkswagen slashes outlook for second time as EV and China strategy questioned

Volkswagen has downgraded its forecasts for the second time in less than three months, slashing expectations amidst weaker-than-expected demand and questions about its EV and China strategy.
If motorists knew more about electric cars, they’d be more willing to buy them

If motorists knew more about electric cars, they’d be more willing to buy them

Only one in five motorists looking to buy a new car over the next five years are thinking about EVs, but that number could grow if only they knew more about electric cars.
BYD sets new monthly global sales record, driven by plug-in hybrids

BYD sets new monthly global sales record, driven by plug-in hybrids

BYD hits another sales record in September, but this time it has been driven by the company’s plug in hybrid models.
New Chinese brand Deepal to launch electric SUV under new Australian distributor

New Chinese brand Deepal to launch electric SUV under new Australian distributor

Another new electric SUV to land in Australia in 2024, thanks to Changan Deepal partnership with a renowned automotive distributor.
Sony and Honda become first Japanese EV makers to bow to Tesla’s charging standard

Sony and Honda become first Japanese EV makers to bow to Tesla’s charging standard

The electric vehicle joint venture formed by two Japanese multinational giants will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for its Afeela EVs, due in 2025.
The world’s largest battery electric ferry is being built in Australia: What will power it?

The world’s largest battery electric ferry is being built in Australia: What will power it?

The world’s biggest electric ferry is being built in Australia and will feature battery modules and an energy storage system that will yield 4 times the power of any on today’s electric or hybrid ships.
Xpeng lays down gauntlet to Tesla, pitches price of first EV in Australia below Model Y

Xpeng lays down gauntlet to Tesla, pitches price of first EV in Australia below Model Y

Xpeng announces prices of its highly anticipated electric SUV, the G6, which comes in under the best-selling Tesla Model Y.
Tesla Shanghai has sent 100,000 EVs to Australia as 1 million milestone reached

Tesla Shanghai has sent 100,000 EVs to Australia as 1 million milestone reached

Tesla’s Shanghai factory builds 1 in every 2 EVs on Australian roads as it reaches 1 million EVs exported milestone.