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The good, the great, and the really bad: A review of an EV charging network

The good, the great, and the really bad: A review of an EV charging network

We did a tour of the newly upgraded RAA charging network. They are mostly great, and one even includes sideways parking for those EVs towing something. But one key site is a big disappointment.
Cheaper Tesla Cybertruck on its way as Elon Musk says Roadsters might fly

Cheaper Tesla Cybertruck on its way as Elon Musk says Roadsters might fly

Tesla’s craziest EV gets cheaper with increased production, as Elon Musk announces flying car.
China versus Tesla: Why Australia is enjoying an electric vehicle price war

China versus Tesla: Why Australia is enjoying an electric vehicle price war

Australia is enjoying an EV price war as Chinese brands lead the charge against Tesla, which could be pushed into producing a lower-spec vehicle that competes at the lower end.
EV price war hots up in sub-$40,000 market as BYD cuts price of Dolphin

EV price war hots up in sub-$40,000 market as BYD cuts price of Dolphin

BYD makes another price cut across both variants of its lowest cost electric vehicle in Australia.
Renault launches electric hot hatch to be known as Alpine A290

Renault launches electric hot hatch to be known as Alpine A290

Viva la Hot Hatch! Renault unveils its new electric offering under the Alpine brand.
BYD cuts prices as it quietly launches new version of Atto 3 electric SUV

BYD cuts prices as it quietly launches new version of Atto 3 electric SUV

BYD cuts prices on its popular Atto 3 SUV as the new 2024 model specs are quietly updated on its website configurator.
Robotaxis, 30 billion humanoids, $45 trillion market cap: Elon Musk gets very bullish about AI

Robotaxis, 30 billion humanoids, $45 trillion market cap: Elon Musk gets very bullish about AI

Elon Musk predicts there may be 30 billion humanoid robots. “Who wouldn’t want one.” That, and robot-taxis, could turn Tesla into a $A45 trillion company.
Tesla hiring spree begins as used Model 3 prices drop below $35,000

Tesla hiring spree begins as used Model 3 prices drop below $35,000

Tesla begins hiring spree after layoffs with its used EV prices reaching a new all-time low, making ownership more affordable than ever.