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BYD launches upgrade for its best-selling EV in Australia

BYD launches upgrade for its best-selling EV in Australia

New BYD Seal launched and set to deliver upgraded technology, faster charging and better “autopilot” capabilities.
Chinese carmaker Geely pours £120 million into London electric cab maker

Chinese carmaker Geely pours £120 million into London electric cab maker

Geely has reportedly poured £120 million (around $A235 million) into the London Electric Vehicle Company, the producer of London’s famous black taxi cabs.
Rivian posts “defining” Q2 earnings even as future remains uncertain

Rivian posts “defining” Q2 earnings even as future remains uncertain

Rivian second quarter earnings show mixed results and lower production and deliveries contrasted with CEO’s upbeat assessment.
First EV from Geely spotted in Australia, to offer new low priced electric option

First EV from Geely spotted in Australia, to offer new low priced electric option

New low cost EV spotted testing in Melbourne by Geely, likely to arrive in Australia within 12 months.
Battery giant CATL takes to the skies with investment into Chinese air taxi developer

Battery giant CATL takes to the skies with investment into Chinese air taxi developer

Chinese battery manufacturing giant CATL has invested “hundreds of millions of dollars” into an electric flying taxi startup and eVTOL pioneer.
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.