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EV tunnel network “Vegas Loop” gets approval for another expansion

EV tunnel network “Vegas Loop” gets approval for another expansion

The world’s first underground EV transport network just received approval for more tunnels and more stations.
Toyota rejects call for electric push and to review anti-climate lobbying

Toyota rejects call for electric push and to review anti-climate lobbying

Toyota AGM votes down proposal to review climate-related lobbying, leaving some funds wondering if their investment breaches guidelines.
BYD Seal revealed in New Zealand with customer deliveries this year

BYD Seal revealed in New Zealand with customer deliveries this year

BYD’s next EV to be the fastest to launch so far and will land in New Zealand in 2023.
“I’m going with an agenda:” Macron lobbies Musk for Tesla gigafactory in France

“I’m going with an agenda:” Macron lobbies Musk for Tesla gigafactory in France

The battle is on: French President will meet with Tesla CEO Elon Musk for a second time to pitch his country as best choice for the company’s next Gigafactory.
New charger enables EV owners to fill car battery when grid is at its cleanest

New charger enables EV owners to fill car battery when grid is at its cleanest

A new charger uses realtime data to enable EV owners to charge when the electricity grid is at its cleanest.
Astypalea: Aegean island goes fully electric with cars, ride share and green energy

Astypalea: Aegean island goes fully electric with cars, ride share and green energy

Aegean island goes green with electric cars and ride-share mini-buses, and now a transition to renewables and storage.
Tesla deconstructs Model Y to help students learn about EV design and manufacturing

Tesla deconstructs Model Y to help students learn about EV design and manufacturing

Tesla comes up with a novel new way to teach engineering students about EV design and manufacturing by putting a deconstructed Model Y in the middle of the classroom.
Chargefox to introduce idle fees to encourage better use of EV charging stations

Chargefox to introduce idle fees to encourage better use of EV charging stations

Charging etiquette has become a big issue in recent months as sales of EVs accelerate. Chargefox’s idle fee trial may help nudge some better behaviour.