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Sunrun launches first US vehicle-to-home power plant using Ford F-150 Lightning trucks

Sunrun launches first US vehicle-to-home power plant using Ford F-150 Lightning trucks

Sunrun has begun operating what it says is the first vehicle-to-home virtual power plant in the US, using privately-owned Ford F-150s electric utes.
Tesla to offer new ambient lighting to Model Y owners in China

Tesla to offer new ambient lighting to Model Y owners in China

Tesla is now offering a rare hardware upgrade to improve the interior of the world’s best-selling electric car.
Ford and GM dial back electric plans as financial losses mount

Ford and GM dial back electric plans as financial losses mount

Ford and GM have suffered setbacks to their electric ambitions, with GM again postponing production of two planned electric pickups, and Ford seeing huge financial losses and declining sales for EVs.
Hybrid cars can be nearly five times dirtier than battery electric cars, new report finds

Hybrid cars can be nearly five times dirtier than battery electric cars, new report finds

Hybrid and plug in hybrid cars have more than twice the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of full battery electric cars in an average grid, but up to five times more emissions in a 100 pct renewable grid.
BYD Sealion 7 and plug in hybrid ute seen testing in Australia ahead of international launch

BYD Sealion 7 and plug in hybrid ute seen testing in Australia ahead of international launch

BYD’s next line of vehicles seen testing on Australian roads – a fully electric SUV and a plug in hybrid ute – hinting at what’s to come from the brand.
Tesla strikes deal with insurance provider to lower costs for electric vehicles

Tesla strikes deal with insurance provider to lower costs for electric vehicles

Tesla announces its partnership with Zurich Australia along with plans to make insurance coverage available inside its app as it has done in some US states since 2019. 
Price of Australia’s first electric ute slashed by nearly half in key right hand drive market

Price of Australia’s first electric ute slashed by nearly half in key right hand drive market

With limited options and lowering demand, LDV slashes prices on its electric ute to move remaining stock.
Chinese EV brand Zeekr quietly launches Australian website ahead of electric arrivals

Chinese EV brand Zeekr quietly launches Australian website ahead of electric arrivals

One of the newest EV brands in Australia quietly launches website with model specs ahead of imminent launch.