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Disgraced Nikola founder sentenced to four years prison for lies about EVs

Disgraced Nikola founder sentenced to four years prison for lies about EVs

Founder and former boss of hydrogen and EV maker Nikola sentenced to four years in prison for lying to investors about his technologies.
“Electric car is coming to a standstill:” Germany brings sudden end to EV subsidies

“Electric car is coming to a standstill:” Germany brings sudden end to EV subsidies

Budget reversal forces Germany to bring abrupt end to generous EV rebates, with big fall in electric car sales predicted in 2024.
Nio ET7 drives 1,044 km on single charge with semi solid state battery

Nio ET7 drives 1,044 km on single charge with semi solid state battery

Nio’s electric sedan lays claim to being the EV with the longest range after driving over 1,000 km on a single charge using a new mass-produced swappable semi solid state battery.
BYD to launch yet another electric SUV with sleeker design

BYD to launch yet another electric SUV with sleeker design

BYD is about to launch another sleek electric SUV in China which is looking to be a strong candidate for its export markets.
Tesla opens Australia’s most northern Supercharger site, with room for EVs towing trailers

Tesla opens Australia’s most northern Supercharger site, with room for EVs towing trailers

Tesla has opened its most northern fast-charging site in the country with 7 superchargers.
Tesla recalls more than 2 million cars sold in the US due to autopilot flaws

Tesla recalls more than 2 million cars sold in the US due to autopilot flaws

Tesla issues recall notice affecting over 2 million EVs sold in the US between October 2012 and December 2023. The recall includes all Model 3, Model Y and Model X and S vehicles equipped with Autosteer.
More DC fast chargers rolled out in outback towns as part of national network

More DC fast chargers rolled out in outback towns as part of national network

New fast chargers in NT underway as part of the federal government’s national charging infrastructure project.
Polestar and Volvo partner Zeekr reveals new ultra-rapid charging LFP battery

Polestar and Volvo partner Zeekr reveals new ultra-rapid charging LFP battery

Zeekr unveils a new battery with an ultra-rapid charge, adding 500 km of range in just 15 minutes.