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Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest

Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest

Climate Council urges ban on new petrol and diesel cars in Australia by 2035 at the latest, more electric trucks and incentives for households to get rid of one of their cars.
BYD takes sales of its $A15,000 EV to 360,000 in less than 12 months

BYD takes sales of its $A15,000 EV to 360,000 in less than 12 months

BYD sells 360,000 of its most-affordable city electric car in under 12 months as it continues to expand its global footprint.
MG Cyberster electric roadster spotted testing on Melbourne roads

MG Cyberster electric roadster spotted testing on Melbourne roads

MG’s electric convertible has made its way down to Victoria, hinting potential local launch this year.
Tesla Robotaxi to herald cutting edge manufacturing and AI convergence

Tesla Robotaxi to herald cutting edge manufacturing and AI convergence

Elon Musk has set the reveal date for Tesla’s much anticipated self-driving Robotaxi. Some say it could mark “one of the biggest asset value increases in history.”
Tesla Cybertruck sells out for the year

Tesla Cybertruck sells out for the year

Elon Musk’s Cybertruck demand prediction of being “so far off the hook, that you can’t even see the hook” comes true.
Tesla eyes multi-billion dollar factory in India to build long-awaited low-cost EV

Tesla eyes multi-billion dollar factory in India to build long-awaited low-cost EV

Tesla could be about to announce a new multi-billion dollar factory in India where it could produce its much anticipated low-cost electric model.
EV market share grew in March, but that’s not what Australia’s car lobby wants you to know

EV market share grew in March, but that’s not what Australia’s car lobby wants you to know

Contrary to reports, the share of electric vehicles in new car sales in March actually grew, and ICE sales are static.
Charge an electric truck in 30 minutes: Kempower rolls out 1.2 MW charging station

Charge an electric truck in 30 minutes: Kempower rolls out 1.2 MW charging station

Finnish company launches 1.2MW charging station capable of charging a semi truck in just 30 minutes. It’s the latest in a series of blistering technology breakthroughs.