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Rivian remains on target after third quarter deliveries beat expectations

Rivian remains on target after third quarter deliveries beat expectations

Rivian has surprised analysts with delivery numbers that were above expectations, and confirming that it remains on target to deliver 52,000 vehicles by year’s end.
NSW to allow additional weight to pave way for electric trucks and end archaic road rules

NSW to allow additional weight to pave way for electric trucks and end archaic road rules

NSW follows South Australia in allowing extra weight on certain axles to support the introduction of electric trucks on to the state’s roads.
Tesla production crimped as it gears up for new Model 3, US EV uptake questioned

Tesla production crimped as it gears up for new Model 3, US EV uptake questioned

Tesla production numbers fall below some analyst hopes due to factory refits for upgraded Model 3, while one leading analyst warns about rate of EV uptake in US.
First year of BYD Atto 3 ownership insights revealed

First year of BYD Atto 3 ownership insights revealed

BYD Atto 3 owners share insights into the first year of ownership with impressive efficiency.
Volkswagen scraps additional Wolfsburg EV factory but promises new electric SUV

Volkswagen scraps additional Wolfsburg EV factory but promises new electric SUV

Volkswagen scraps plans for an additional EV factory in Wolfsburg, blaming weak demand, but had committed to transitioning to 100% electric and has promised a new electric SUV by 2026.
Tesla improves the base Model Y, making it faster and more appealing

Tesla improves the base Model Y, making it faster and more appealing

Tesla launches new faster Model Y in China with Australia likely on the cards.
Tesla Semi electric truck does 1,732 km in a single day in independent trial

Tesla Semi electric truck does 1,732 km in a single day in independent trial

A Tesla Semi truck has impressed during an independent study by completing 1,732 km in a single day with just three charging stops.
Why electric vehicles of the future will have no rear window

Why electric vehicles of the future will have no rear window

Polestar designer says removing rear windows – as it will do with the Polestar 4 – will lessen the weight of electric vehicles and boost their range.