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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.
St Baker’s Evie Networks plans fast charge into North America market

St Baker’s Evie Networks plans fast charge into North America market

Trevor St Baker-backed Evie Networks has plans set on a rapid expansion in the US.
Newcastle to trial Foton battery electric bus for University run

Newcastle to trial Foton battery electric bus for University run

Foton Mobility will partner in a short four-week battery electric bus trial with leading Hunter Region transport operator and the University of Newcastle.