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BYD Dolphin electric hatchback on its way to New Zealand

BYD Dolphin electric hatchback on its way to New Zealand

BYD Dolphin affordable electric hatchback is heading to New Zealand with expression of interest now open.
Volvo signs major wind power deal as it phases out fossil fuel use

Volvo signs major wind power deal as it phases out fossil fuel use

Swedish truck giant Volvo Group signs major wind power deal as part of its plans to phase out the use of fossil fuels.
Polestar and Candela add new touches to electric hydrofoil boat

Polestar and Candela add new touches to electric hydrofoil boat

Sweden’s EV maker Polestar and electric hydrofoil boat maker Candela unveil latest edition of electric hydrofoil boat that includes luxury extras.
Volvo to end wholesale model as it transitions to Tesla-style sales model

Volvo to end wholesale model as it transitions to Tesla-style sales model

Volvo winds up traditional car dealerships in favour of direct-to-customer model, starting in UK before being rolled out across Europe.
Australia’s hydrogen truck maker H2X secures $33.6m order from Sweden

Australia’s hydrogen truck maker H2X secures $33.6m order from Sweden

H2X Global says it has secured a $33.6 million order for its Paroo-class hydrogen FCEV trucks in Sweden.
Breakthrough EV battery pack could last 2 million kms, or 130 years of average driving

Breakthrough EV battery pack could last 2 million kms, or 130 years of average driving

Gotion High-Tech has announced its new L600 LMFP Astroinno battery with 1000km of range and 2 million km worth of charging cycles will go into mass production in 2024.
Daimler to unveil first series-production electric bus with fuel cell as range extender

Daimler to unveil first series-production electric bus with fuel cell as range extender

Daimler Buses will showcase the new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro at the Global Public Transport Summit in Barcelona. The first series-production electric bus with a fuel cell as a range extender.
Three original Teslas discovered in a shipping container to fetch over $1.1 million

Three original Teslas discovered in a shipping container to fetch over $1.1 million

Three rare original brand new Tesla Roadsters found in a container ship to fetch over $A1.1 million.