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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.
Solar powered “Supernova” EV charger opened at HQ of car industry lobby

Solar powered “Supernova” EV charger opened at HQ of car industry lobby

A solar-powered electric vehicle charger has been opened at the headquarters of the Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales in Sydney.
MG opens orders for Cyberster sports convertible in China, with right-hand drive to follow

MG opens orders for Cyberster sports convertible in China, with right-hand drive to follow

MG is taking things to another level with its upcoming electric roadster as order books open in China.
Another MG4 Xpower “hot-hatch” spotted in Sydney

Another MG4 Xpower “hot-hatch” spotted in Sydney

New photos showcase MG’s answer to performance “hot-hatch” from various angles.
Germany has subsidised a total of two million electric cars, at a cost of $A16.5 bn

Germany has subsidised a total of two million electric cars, at a cost of $A16.5 bn

The German government has spent a total of €9.5 billion to subsidise the purchase of two million electric cars, reports business daily Handelsblatt.
Decision to allow wider truck bodies paves way for electrification of big rigs in Australia

Decision to allow wider truck bodies paves way for electrification of big rigs in Australia

Decision to allow wider trucks on Australian roads should pave the way for the electrification of heavy duty transport.
Tesla outlines why it thinks upgraded Model 3 will be more fun

Tesla outlines why it thinks upgraded Model 3 will be more fun

Tesla highlights why the new Model 3 is engineered to be more fun to drive and “the best model 3” so far.