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BYD has its best sales month in 2024, defying talk of a slowdown in global EV market

BYD has its best sales month in 2024, defying talk of a slowdown in global EV market

BYD sales continue to rise with May, recording its strongest month for the year and 38 per cent above its year ago figure.
Volvo releases first fully electric 20 tonne loader with on-site and off-grid charging unit

Volvo releases first fully electric 20 tonne loader with on-site and off-grid charging unit

Electric heavy-duty earthmoving equipment is here and construction sites will never be the same again. Volvo CE’s new fully-electric loaders and excavators will usher in a new era of quieter construction sites and much better working conditions for operators. Not to mention surrounding communities.
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.