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Electric trucks and buses show staggering sales growth in Europe

Electric trucks and buses show staggering sales growth in Europe

While Australians continue to breathe dangerous diesel exhaust pollution, Europe is getting serious about the electrification of heavy vehicles.
Cupra to release electric Born “hot hatch” in Australia after reaching sales milestone

Cupra to release electric Born “hot hatch” in Australia after reaching sales milestone

Cupra celebrates sales milestone by announcing the Born VZ “hot hatch” will land in Australia in early 2025.
Jeep to deliver first fully electric car to Australian market by year’s end

Jeep to deliver first fully electric car to Australian market by year’s end

Jeep reveals pricing of the first electric car it will bring to the Australian market by the end of the year.
China EV maker Xpeng to enter key right-hand-drive market, closer to Australia

China EV maker Xpeng to enter key right-hand-drive market, closer to Australia

China-based EV maker Xpeng expands internationally, a lot closer to Australia.
Volkswagen unveils new “sporty” models for electric range, including Buzz

Volkswagen unveils new “sporty” models for electric range, including Buzz

Volkswagen takes covers off two new sporty GTX variants for its electric ID.3 family car and ID.7 fastback saloon, while also teasing what could be the ID.Buzz GTX.
BYD says plug-in electrics will exceed 50 pct of new car sales  in China in next 3 months

BYD says plug-in electrics will exceed 50 pct of new car sales in China in next 3 months

The head of Chinese electric car giant BYD says sales of plug-in vehicles will reach 50 per cent of the new car market in China in the next 90 days.
EV FUD: How useful consumer information on winter range was twisted by media giant

EV FUD: How useful consumer information on winter range was twisted by media giant

Some parts of mainstream media seem determined to spread FUD (fear uncertainty and doubt) about EVs and range. Is it just clickbait?
BYD Seal owners receive a much anticipated OTA update

BYD Seal owners receive a much anticipated OTA update

BYD Seal owners have started to receive an OTA update with new features and improvements.