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Tesla’s Giga Shanghai set for record production in August
Tesla looks set to produce record number of EVs at its Shanghai Gigafactory in August.
Ford to cut 3,000 jobs in pivot to electric cars
Iconic American automaker Ford to cut total of 3,000 jobs in the United States, Canada, and India, as it pivots towards software-driven electric vehicles.
BMW secures “CO2-reduced steel” supply from H2 Green Steel
BMW Group inks deal for CO2-reduced steel from Swedish green steel producer H2 Green Steel.
Genesis lifts veil on pricing and specs for all-electric G80 luxury sedan
Hyundai's premium brand Genesis lifts veil on Australian specifications and pricing of its Electrified G80, an all-electric homage to luxury sedans.
Škoda teases upcoming Vision 7S electric crossover
Škoda teases first exterior sketches of new Vision 7S seven-seater electric crossover.
Gogoro now has 500,000 battery swappers in home market
Electric moped brand Gogoro passes 500,000 battery swap subscribers in its domestic market.
Machine learning algorithm could reduce charge times and increase EV battery life
Researchers develop machine learning algorithm that could reduce charging times and prolong life of EV batteries.
Tritium partners with Enel X to expand EV charging across the US
Australia's Tritium inks deal with energy giant Enel X to deploy network of 250 EV fast chargers in the US.
First video of BYD Atto 3 handover in New Zealand
New Zealand couple take delivery of Atto 3 electric hatchback, beating cousins over the pond to the punch.