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Elon Musk says his $84 billion pay package is approved. Will he now build a Tesla phone?

Elon Musk says his $84 billion pay package is approved. Will he now build a Tesla phone?

Musk says shareholders have already approved his $A84 billion pay package, even before the shareholders meeting. Will he now go ahead and build a Tesla phone?
Toyota begins testing first of 10 hydrogen fuel cell Hilux utes

Toyota begins testing first of 10 hydrogen fuel cell Hilux utes

Japanese carmaker says it has begun evaluation and demonstration of its hydrogen fuel cell Hilux prototype in the United Kingdom.
Daimler and Scania roll out charging depots as part of electric truck offering

Daimler and Scania roll out charging depots as part of electric truck offering

Trucking giants Daimler and Scania roll out charging solutions for clients as Europe gears up to host more than 200,000 electric trucks on its roads by 2030.
VW to use old EV batteries to build massive grid battery to store wind and solar

VW to use old EV batteries to build massive grid battery to store wind and solar

Volkswagen plans to install large battery storage capacities in northern Germany to store wind and solar power, using mostly second-hand EV batteries.
Tesla Supercharger rollout expands with at least 27 new chargers in Australia

Tesla Supercharger rollout expands with at least 27 new chargers in Australia

Tesla’s reliable supercharging network continues to grow in Australia despite recent round of layoffs.
“Every decision matters:” Australian university replaces hybrid buses with fully electric ones

“Every decision matters:” Australian university replaces hybrid buses with fully electric ones

An Australian university has replaced two hybrid buses with two fully electric ones, saying that “every decision matters” in the race to cut emissions.
MG opens pre-orders for Cyberster electric roadster due in Australia later this year

MG opens pre-orders for Cyberster electric roadster due in Australia later this year

MG opens pre-orders for its Cyberster electric convertible roadster that is due in Australia later this year, with prices starting from at least $100,000.
Mercedes-Benz unveils eActros 600 long-haul electric truck with 500km range

Mercedes-Benz unveils eActros 600 long-haul electric truck with 500km range

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the prototype eActros 600, a long haul electric truck with a driving range of 500 km.