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Tesla to potentially sell out all 2024 Cybertrucks it builds

Tesla to potentially sell out all 2024 Cybertrucks it builds

Tesla’s Cybertruck is already a sell out for 2024, although it remains to be seen when it will be in Australia.
Tesla to resume cancelled refreshed Model 3 deliveries after solving child seat anchor problem

Tesla to resume cancelled refreshed Model 3 deliveries after solving child seat anchor problem

Tesla has notified customers that the deliveries of their new Model 3 will resume after a technical compliance issue with the vehicle.
Tesla to launch low cost, next generation EV next year with “revolutionary” manufacturing system

Tesla to launch low cost, next generation EV next year with “revolutionary” manufacturing system

Tesla to begin production of its new low cost electric vehicle in 2025 after “revolutionary” manufacturing process that slashes manufacturing cost below $US20,000.
Toyota says EVs will never pass 30 pct globally, Seba says plugins already at 40 pct in China

Toyota says EVs will never pass 30 pct globally, Seba says plugins already at 40 pct in China

Toyota chair says EVs won’t be more than 30 per cent of global market, but Tony Seba says they are already at 40 per cent of the biggest market in China.
Tesla plans new supercharger site near Adelaide, open to all EVs

Tesla plans new supercharger site near Adelaide, open to all EVs

South Australia to receive a new supercharger as Tesla ownership more than doubles in 2023.
Regulators urged to tackle Toyota over use of “electric” in hybrid car ads

Regulators urged to tackle Toyota over use of “electric” in hybrid car ads

Regulators in Australia and around the world are being urged to take Toyota to task over the way it advertises hybrid vehicles.  
No fuel? No worries! Remote Australian roadhouse runs out of gas but still charging EVs

No fuel? No worries! Remote Australian roadhouse runs out of gas but still charging EVs

When fossil fuel supplies run out, EVs can still run on locally produced solar in some of the most remote regions on the planet. Maybe Mad Max should have driven an EV?
Scott Morrison resigns three days after Tesla towing a caravan parks in front of his office

Scott Morrison resigns three days after Tesla towing a caravan parks in front of his office

Scott Morrison resigns three days after a photo is published of a Tesla towing a caravan parked outside his electoral office. Were the two events linked?