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Canada slaps 100 pct tariff on Chinese-made EVs, including BYD and Tesla

Canada slaps 100 pct tariff on Chinese-made EVs, including BYD and Tesla

Canada imposes 100% tariff on EVs made in China, including from Tesla and BYD, citing deliberate attempts to overproduce and poor environmental and labour standards.
US kicks off program to repair faulty EV chargers and boost bay numbers

US kicks off program to repair faulty EV chargers and boost bay numbers

US begins massive repair and upgrade program for the country’s electric vehicle (EV) chargers, with the first project kicking off in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C.
BYD says its Sealion 07 has a faster charging rate than the electric Seal

BYD says its Sealion 07 has a faster charging rate than the electric Seal

BYD showcases upcoming Sealion 07 SUV’s impressive charging speeds as it overtakes the charging crown from the Seal sedan.
Brisbane hydrogen fleet project lands funding from Mitsubishi and Samsung

Brisbane hydrogen fleet project lands funding from Mitsubishi and Samsung

Lion Energy unveils $10 million partnership with Mitsubishi subsidiary DGA Energy and Samsung C&T to help fund a green hydrogen project for a future city bus fleet.
First look at the Cupra Tavascan electric SUV in Australia

First look at the Cupra Tavascan electric SUV in Australia

Here is what to expect from Cupra’s first electric SUV, the Tavascan, after seeing it in person at an Australian Cupra garage.
Tesla Cybertruck makes it way out west for first time

Tesla Cybertruck makes it way out west for first time

Tesla Cybertruck spotted in Western Australia on route to the state’s capital as part of the national road show.
Ford scraps big EV plans, hopes to produce lower cost electric ute

Ford scraps big EV plans, hopes to produce lower cost electric ute

Ford’s electric plans have been blown away by customer preference for lower cost EVs, and the ability of Chinese rivals to actually build them.
Used Tesla prices fall below $30,000 for first time

Used Tesla prices fall below $30,000 for first time

Australia’s best-selling EV brand now has used models up for sale at record low prices.