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Tesla adds off-road mode to Cybertruck electric machine

Tesla adds off-road mode to Cybertruck electric machine

Tesla is about to introduce a whole suite of off-roading modes which are sure to excite many current and future owners.
EV crash victims could be left to die in battery fires without training for responders, inquiry told

EV crash victims could be left to die in battery fires without training for responders, inquiry told

Inquiry told first responders, mechanics and tow truck drivers do not have adequate training to deal with electric vehicle collisions, and gaps in their knowledge could put lives at risk.
“Working for me:” BYD EVs charge successfully for first time at Tesla V3 Supercharger sites

“Working for me:” BYD EVs charge successfully for first time at Tesla V3 Supercharger sites

BYD Seal owners report successful charge at multiple Tesla supercharger sites, allowing them now charge at hundreds of charging stalls across the country.
Polestar and StoreDot announce EV battery breakthrough for “extreme fast charging”

Polestar and StoreDot announce EV battery breakthrough for “extreme fast charging”

Polestar and StoreDot say battery breakthrough will enable EVs to be charged in just 10 minutes and deliver the same “freedom and convenience” as fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
“Very cost effective:” Regional Australia Post contractor goes fully electric

“Very cost effective:” Regional Australia Post contractor goes fully electric

Regional Australia Post contractor says switch to electric is “very cost effective,” and charges his fleet with solar and battery storage added to post office.
Australia’s commuter suburbs lead rush to EVs as novated leases deliver cost parity

Australia’s commuter suburbs lead rush to EVs as novated leases deliver cost parity

FBT exemption is delivering cost parity for EVs via novated leases, and buyers in outer commuter suburbs are leading the uptake.
First Tesla Cybertruck lands in Australia, begins “tour down under”

First Tesla Cybertruck lands in Australia, begins “tour down under”

Tesla’s Cybertruck finally arrives in Australia nearly four years after its first unveiling, and is going on a roadshow in Australia and New Zealand.
BYD’s surprise new electric hot-hatch unveiled at Beijing Auto Show

BYD’s surprise new electric hot-hatch unveiled at Beijing Auto Show

BYD’s first attempt at an all electric hot-hatch looks to be a winner as the brand aims for a 2024 launch.