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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.
Next large batch of Tesla Cybertrucks spotted

Next large batch of Tesla Cybertrucks spotted

Tesla Cybertruck production is gradually ramped up with latest sighting showing next customer batch ahead of deliveries.
Australian university says it can support 100 pct EVs and cheap charging with more solar

Australian university says it can support 100 pct EVs and cheap charging with more solar

Australian university says it could support 100 per cent EVs, and deliver charging at a nominal fee, and lower its electricity bill if it doubled the amount of solar on campus.
Bigger batteries help push average price of electric cars to €52,700 in Germany

Bigger batteries help push average price of electric cars to €52,700 in Germany

The trend for bigger batteries and the lack of lower-cost options pushed the average price of EVs up significantly in 2023, although the market share grew to 18 per cent.
The game-changing new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia in 2023

The game-changing new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia in 2023

We summarise what we think are the best and most interesting new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia during 2023, and helped push the EV market past the “tipping point”.
Range Rover electric begins road test as waiting list for pre-orders opens

Range Rover electric begins road test as waiting list for pre-orders opens

Jaguar Land Rover offers glimpses of its much anticipated electric Range Rover, as it begins road tests and opens up a pre-order waiting list.