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EVs reach 18 per cent of new car market in Germany, as VW pips Tesla

EVs reach 18 per cent of new car market in Germany, as VW pips Tesla

More than 424,600 new passenger BEVs were registered from January until October this year, a share of 18 pct all new registrations, with VW pipping Tesla for market lead.
How the “neighbour” effect charges up electric vehicle sales

How the “neighbour” effect charges up electric vehicle sales

People with neighbours who drive electric vehicles are more likely to adopt the technology themselves, according to research that could be mirrored in Australia.
Volvo releases specs of the EM90, it’s first luxury electric people mover

Volvo releases specs of the EM90, it’s first luxury electric people mover

Volvo’s luxury electric people mover has been revealed to the world, with bi-directional charging, kicking off with pre-orders in China.
“Best in class:” Tesla strikes first major Supercharger supply deal for UK and Europe

“Best in class:” Tesla strikes first major Supercharger supply deal for UK and Europe

UK-based fuel and convenience store giant that had used Tritium EV chargers strikes first supply deal for Tesla Superchargers in UK and Europe to expand its network.
Volvo snaps up Proterra battery business in bankruptcy sale

Volvo snaps up Proterra battery business in bankruptcy sale

Volvo Group will acquire the battery business of bankrupt American electric vehicle (EV) and powertrain manufacture Proterra in a deal worth $US210 million.
Second French city dumps hydrogen bus plan for cheaper electric buses

Second French city dumps hydrogen bus plan for cheaper electric buses

Pau, a pioneer in the use of hydrogen fuel-cell buses, has become the second French city to dump its hydrogen bus to switch to cheaper and more efficient battery electric models.
Australia’s centre of power opens 10 EV chargers, to get at least 50 more

Australia’s centre of power opens 10 EV chargers, to get at least 50 more

Canberra’s Parliament House is poised to become a hub for electric vehicle power after the launch of 10 charging stations and plans to install more than 50.
Half-way there? BMW launches Level 3 autonomous driving function in 7 series

Half-way there? BMW launches Level 3 autonomous driving function in 7 series

BMW has announced it will soon add a Level 3 autonomy option into the list available for its flagship 7 series electric vehicles.