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US retail giants Costco and Walmart spotted with a Tesla Semi electric trucks in fleet

US retail giants Costco and Walmart spotted with a Tesla Semi electric trucks in fleet

Two major global retail brands have been spotted with having their goods delivered by electric Tesla Semis.
China has won the EV war, and US car makers are changing their electric plans

China has won the EV war, and US car makers are changing their electric plans

China, as it has done with solar panels, wind turbines, and even battery storage, not to mention battery metals, has already been declared the winner of the electric vehicle manufacturing wars.
Nio to offer low-priced EV with battery swap capabilities

Nio to offer low-priced EV with battery swap capabilities

Nio’s new affordable model’s pricing and specs leak, featuring BYD’s blade battery with swappable technology.
On your bike, take a hike: Active transport paths get $100m budget boost

On your bike, take a hike: Active transport paths get $100m budget boost

Walking and cycling paths will get a $100 million boost in the upcoming federal budget, in the biggest national active transport investment in more than a decade. 
One quarter of German car exports in 2023 were fully electric, earning $62 billion

One quarter of German car exports in 2023 were fully electric, earning $62 billion

One quarter of cars exported from Germany in 2023 were fully electric, pulling in total revenue of $62 billion.
VW boosts power and charging speed on ID.3 electric SUV

VW boosts power and charging speed on ID.3 electric SUV

VW says latest edition of its ID.3 electric SUV – due to come to Australia later this year or early next year – has upgraded power, charging capacity, and new software and infotainment system.
Smaller batteries mean cheaper and cleaner EVs, and no range anxiety for most drivers

Smaller batteries mean cheaper and cleaner EVs, and no range anxiety for most drivers

bigger batteries actually increase energy consumption, result in higher costs for purchase and operating expenses, and more greenhouse emissions.
Tesla’s take on V2G: Controlling EV charging load is the low hanging fruit to help grid

Tesla’s take on V2G: Controlling EV charging load is the low hanging fruit to help grid

Batteries on wheels are an enticing idea for those imagining what the green energy transition might look like, but for Tesla moderating EV charging is the low hanging fruit to help the grid.