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Hyundai officially opens orders for the Ioniq 5 N performance electric SUV

Hyundai officially opens orders for the Ioniq 5 N performance electric SUV

Hyundai opens orders for its performance track-focused Ioniq 5 N electric SUV
Supply chain issues force Ford to cut F-150 Lightning production in Michigan

Supply chain issues force Ford to cut F-150 Lightning production in Michigan

Ford has been forced to temporarily cut one of three production shifts building the electric F-150 Lightning due to multiple constraints including supply chain issues.
Electric truck pioneer Volta announces plans to file for bankruptcy

Electric truck pioneer Volta announces plans to file for bankruptcy

Swedish electric truck pioneer Volta Trucks to file for bankruptcy following significant battery supply challenges that made it impossible for the company to move forward.
Victoria EV road tax decision: Are refunds on the way?

Victoria EV road tax decision: Are refunds on the way?

VicRoads hints at refunds for the struck down EV road tax, but the government is not committing either way.
High Court dumps Victoria’s “world’s worst” EV road tax

High Court dumps Victoria’s “world’s worst” EV road tax

High Court dumps Victoria EV road tax in major win for electric vehicle advocates.
Old bus battery given second life to to support EV fast chargers

Old bus battery given second life to to support EV fast chargers

An old bus battery is being used to support EV fast chargers in a trial that hopes to avoid the need for network upgrades.
New Zealand’s Evnex selected as Polestar’s Australian home-charging provider

New Zealand’s Evnex selected as Polestar’s Australian home-charging provider

Polestar selects Evnex to be its preferred supplier of home chargers in Australia.
“New benchmark:” BYD Seal electric sedan launches with stunning price and specs

“New benchmark:” BYD Seal electric sedan launches with stunning price and specs

BYD’s Seal pricing and specs have been announced, setting a stunning new benchmark for EVs in Australia.