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BYD holds “world’s biggest test drive”, attracts hundreds of orders for Atto 3

BYD holds “world’s biggest test drive”, attracts hundreds of orders for Atto 3

BYD shares highlights from a massive Australian EV test-drive event with more than 1400 taking an Atto 3 for a spin, and hundreds making an order.
Largest electric underground mining truck begins trial at Australian gold mine

Largest electric underground mining truck begins trial at Australian gold mine

Faster, cleaner: Largest electric mining truck, with swappable 354kWh batteries, is being trialled at an Australian gold mine.
Cybertruck spotted reversing into a small garage for first time

Cybertruck spotted reversing into a small garage for first time

Tesla’s Cybertruck shows off how it reverses into tight spaces with the help of rear-wheel steering.
Off-grid EV fast charging stations start to take shape in outback Australia

Off-grid EV fast charging stations start to take shape in outback Australia

Good progress is being made on DC charging networks in more remote Australia, away from the main grids and powered mostly with solar and batteries.
UK delays ban on petrol and diesel cars, but it won’t slow shift to electric vehicles

UK delays ban on petrol and diesel cars, but it won’t slow shift to electric vehicles

While the decision sends a confusing message, research suggests the shift to electric cars may now be unstoppable – regardless of what the government does.
Hyundai surprises with lower cost and shorter range version of 2024 Ioniq 5

Hyundai surprises with lower cost and shorter range version of 2024 Ioniq 5

Hyundai’s 2024 Ioniq 5 offering includes a new lower priced base model with a smaller battery and lower range.
Australia’s first electric “trackless tram” arrives for trial runs

Australia’s first electric “trackless tram” arrives for trial runs

Australia’s first electric “trackless tram” will undergo a trial to determine its viability.
Elon Musk says Tesla Cybertruck Performance variant is “next-level”

Elon Musk says Tesla Cybertruck Performance variant is “next-level”

Musk drives the performance variant of the upcoming Cybertruck calling the utilitarian vehicle “next-level”.