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Volkswagen expands ID.3 electric offerings, with entry and performance variants

Volkswagen expands ID.3 electric offerings, with entry and performance variants

German automaker expands range of top-selling ID.3 all-electric hatchback with a new entry-level Pure, enhanced Pro, and the more powerful GTX.
Tesla showcases Semi fleet hauling batteries, cars and more

Tesla showcases Semi fleet hauling batteries, cars and more

Tesla shows off Semi fleet hauling batteries as it gauges broader demand for cleaner heavy trucks.
Daimler rolls out another three electric truck options in Australia

Daimler rolls out another three electric truck options in Australia

Daimler has been quietly trialling electric versions of their Canter and Actros with a number of business customers, and this year will formally launch updated versions of these two, and the new eEconic.
Australian bound EV brand Zeekr gets 5 stars for safety

Australian bound EV brand Zeekr gets 5 stars for safety

Zeekr, an Australian-bound EV brand, receives 5 stars on two of its premium electric vehicles under the more stringent EuroNCAP tests.
Ford charges into EV price war, slashes up to $15,000 from electric van and Mach-E

Ford charges into EV price war, slashes up to $15,000 from electric van and Mach-E

Ford joins EV price war and slashes thousands off its electric offerings as the drive continues to get more sales.
Toyota’s bZ4X is a solid car, but can world’s biggest car company make a good EV?

Toyota’s bZ4X is a solid car, but can world’s biggest car company make a good EV?

The Toyota bZ4X falls short of other EV offerings in its price range. The company needs to do a lot better with its next electric models.
Chargepost to install 20 AC pole-mounted EV charging units in Australia first trial

Chargepost to install 20 AC pole-mounted EV charging units in Australia first trial

Chargepost to install 20 dual outlet AC pole mounted EV chargers in an Australian first trial.
Chargefox announces expansion of App to cover NRMA EV charging sites

Chargefox announces expansion of App to cover NRMA EV charging sites

Chargefox adds NRMA charger network to their App, hopefully reducing need to download multiple apps and payment methods for EV drivers.