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“Whole new step-change in technology:” Cybertruck starts at $US61,000

“Whole new step-change in technology:” Cybertruck starts at $US61,000

Tesla delivers the Cybertruck, and shows videos of it dragging out a Porsche 911 – while towing another Porsche 911. But it will cost more than expected.
Climate Authority calls for fossil car ban by 2040, support for EVs and home chargers

Climate Authority calls for fossil car ban by 2040, support for EVs and home chargers

Climate Change Authority says sales of new fossil cars should be banned by 2040, calls for more incentives to encourage EVs, and for residential solar scheme to include home chargers.
Greenpeace accuses Toyota of using Australia as dumping ground for its dirtiest cars

Greenpeace accuses Toyota of using Australia as dumping ground for its dirtiest cars

Greenpeace says Toyota is using Australia as dumping ground for its dirtiest cars, because of the lack of fuel efficiency standards that the Japanese car giant has fiercely opposed.
BYD produces 200,000 low cost Seagull compact city EVs in first 8 months

BYD produces 200,000 low cost Seagull compact city EVs in first 8 months

BYD’s lowest cost vehicle hits a new production milestone as demand for electric city car surges.
BYD plans to overtake Tesla and become top 5 car brand in Australia

BYD plans to overtake Tesla and become top 5 car brand in Australia

BYD and its local distributor EV Direct confirm major expansion to overtake Tesla and help propel the Chinese EV maker into the top-5 best-selling brands in Australia.
Electric cars have half lifetime emissions of ICE: See how your car compares

Electric cars have half lifetime emissions of ICE: See how your car compares

New tool shows that EVs have half the lifetime emissions of petrol and diesel cars, and more than one third less than hybrids.
Cyber Thursday: Tesla releases details of Cybertruck final reveal and pricing

Cyber Thursday: Tesla releases details of Cybertruck final reveal and pricing

Tesla announces Cybertruck delivery event details as thousands get the opportunity to see the long awaited electric truck in action across US and Canada.
Tesla offers free supercharging on select inventory cars as EV discount war intensifies

Tesla offers free supercharging on select inventory cars as EV discount war intensifies

Tesla offers free supercharging to sell more used EV stock in Australia.