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Ford secures huge government loan to build battery factories, chase down Tesla

Ford secures huge government loan to build battery factories, chase down Tesla

Ford has received a $9.2 billion loan from the US government to help it build three battery factories in the US.
“Most powerful in our fleet:” Police take delivery of first all-electric patrol car

“Most powerful in our fleet:” Police take delivery of first all-electric patrol car

Queensland police have taken delivery of their first all-electric highway patrol car a Hyundai EV6. Its first jobs was to escort teams for the state of origin.
“Nothing can compete:” Finkel concedes battery electric beats hydrogen cars

“Nothing can compete:” Finkel concedes battery electric beats hydrogen cars

Alan Finkel, author of Australia’s hydrogen strategy, says hydrogen cars can’t compete with battery electric. He should know, as he owns both.
BHP says battery electric cheaper than hydrogen as it dumps diesel for haul trucks

BHP says battery electric cheaper than hydrogen as it dumps diesel for haul trucks

BHP crunches numbers on operating costs for electric, hydrogen and diesel, and unveils plans to transition mine site to all electric haulage trucks, with dynamic charging.
Tesla to start building its FSD training supercomputer “Dojo” next month

Tesla to start building its FSD training supercomputer “Dojo” next month

Tesla has announce that it will finally begin production on its Dojo supercomputer next month, a key part of its plan for Full Self Driving.
Hyundai flags electric ute in new EV platform, but hedges bets on fossil and hydrogen

Hyundai flags electric ute in new EV platform, but hedges bets on fossil and hydrogen

Hyundai intends to roll out its first electric ute on its new EV platform, but continues with big investments in hydrogen and ICE vehicles.
Volvo introduces bigger batteries for electric trucks, lifting range to 450km

Volvo introduces bigger batteries for electric trucks, lifting range to 450km

Volvo Trucks introduces bigger battery packs for its medium-duty electric trucks which deliver an increased range of up to 450 kilometres.
Kia begins deliveries of EV9 electric SUV in South Korea

Kia begins deliveries of EV9 electric SUV in South Korea

Kia begins deliveries of its all-new electric SUV, the EV9, to customers in South Korea, ahead of a planned debut in Australia in September or October.