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Lucid announces new $US1.5 billion injection of funds from Saudi backers

Lucid announces new $US1.5 billion injection of funds from Saudi backers

EV maker Lucid secures up to $US1.5 billion in new funding from its Saudi sovereign wealth fund backers.
Uber to target second hand electric cars from Japan in Australian trial

Uber to target second hand electric cars from Japan in Australian trial

Uber to partner with Australian company to offer discounted access to used electric cars from Japan, mostly targeting the Nissan Leaf.
BYD says it is on track to sell 100,000 “new energy” cars in Australia

BYD says it is on track to sell 100,000 “new energy” cars in Australia

BYD shares key milestone as it sets ambitious target to sell 100,000 cars in Australia by 2027.
EV sales slump in Australia in July, prompting new round of electric price wars

EV sales slump in Australia in July, prompting new round of electric price wars

EV uptake in Australia has fallen below 7% during July, explaining why most of the big electric car brands are making special offers this month.
It’s all in the software: Why electric cars will be like smartphones on wheels

It’s all in the software: Why electric cars will be like smartphones on wheels

Car buyers of the future may not kick tyres and rev engines as much as they count touchscreens and test AI assistants.
BYD Seal owners get surprise new feature as brand hits 25,000 sales in Australia

BYD Seal owners get surprise new feature as brand hits 25,000 sales in Australia

BYD surprises owners and launches Tesla-like digital key feature while hitting a new milestone in Australia.
Ginger theme park hopes Tesla Supercharger can help boost visitor numbers

Ginger theme park hopes Tesla Supercharger can help boost visitor numbers

A ginger theme park known for its vintage steam train might not seem an obvious pick for a role in the future of electric transport.
Ampol gets another $100 million to roll out 200 EV fast charging bays and renewable fuels

Ampol gets another $100 million to roll out 200 EV fast charging bays and renewable fuels

Ampol lands another $100 million to help with its rollout of another 200 EV fast charging bays. Its rollout was stalled last year due to delays getting deals for power connections and landowners.