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Volvo and Polestar owner ships first batch of low-priced electric utes

Volvo and Polestar owner ships first batch of low-priced electric utes

Well-equipped affordable electric utes are finally making their way to international market with first batch setting sail.
Renault gives sneak peak of Renault 5 prototype and mini-plant

Renault gives sneak peak of Renault 5 prototype and mini-plant

Renault gives sneak peak into prototype production process being undertaken at high-tech “miniature plant” building the first all-electric Renault 5 hatchback.
Blame climate change – not EVs – for damaging roads as floods, fires worsen

Blame climate change – not EVs – for damaging roads as floods, fires worsen

EVs are being blamed for damaging roads. But climate change is the much bigger culprit, and battery weights are falling anyway.
BYD Seal to be offered as a plug-in hybrid in home market

BYD Seal to be offered as a plug-in hybrid in home market

Highly anticipated electric BYD Seal gets a hybrid version in home market to boost sales.
“Biggest step change in asset value in history:” Tesla masterminds next revolution in EVs

“Biggest step change in asset value in history:” Tesla masterminds next revolution in EVs

There is a conventional way to look at auto company profits, and then there is the Tesla way. Its results are stunning enough, but it’s what comes next that counts.
Tesla in talks to license full-self-driving with another major carmaker

Tesla in talks to license full-self-driving with another major carmaker

Tesla says it is in discussions to license its full-self-driving software to another major car maker.
Musk says Cybertruck orders “off the hook” but still no word on pricing and launch

Musk says Cybertruck orders “off the hook” but still no word on pricing and launch

Musk hails measurements of the Cybertruck, which he says will be unique in the world. Still no word, though, on pricing or an official launch date.
Volkswagen’s first fully-electric ID models arrive in New Zealand with five-star safety

Volkswagen’s first fully-electric ID models arrive in New Zealand with five-star safety

Volkswagen’s electric SUVs are heading to New Zealand as indicated by the new five-star ANCAP safety rating.