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Slow release of Megane E-Tech details and deliveries extended to Christmas

Slow release of Megane E-Tech details and deliveries extended to Christmas

Launch of the Megane E-Tech is now looking more likely to be late 2023. However, some have started hitting showrooms in Australia.
BYD sales growth slows in April with Europe expansion ahead

BYD sales growth slows in April with Europe expansion ahead

BYD’s sales growth is starting to slow with April sales showing only a slight increase over March but that could change with the brand’s European expansion.
Australian e-bike start-up Zoomo announces further job cuts

Australian e-bike start-up Zoomo announces further job cuts

Australian e-bike subscription start-up announces further cuts to staff only seven months after shrinking its global workforce by 16%.
Nio takes on VW in electric car price war as Chinese EVs take on western incumbents

Nio takes on VW in electric car price war as Chinese EVs take on western incumbents

Nio to take on VW with a new sub €30,000 electric car in Europe as analysts note Chinese car makers plan export surge into western markets.
General Motors eyes new $US200m EV parts plant for Silverado electric ute

General Motors eyes new $US200m EV parts plant for Silverado electric ute

GM is reportedly planning to build a new electric vehicle parts plant to support the production of the company’s new Silverado electric ute.
RedSands and Roev to make Australia’s first fully electric 4WD camper

RedSands and Roev to make Australia’s first fully electric 4WD camper

No more gas bottles, or diesel. RedSands says soon you’ll be able to fully electrify your outback trips with its new all-electric campers.
Tale of two motors: Comparing Model Y Standard and Performance driving efficiency

Tale of two motors: Comparing Model Y Standard and Performance driving efficiency

We conducted another driving efficiency test, this time comparing a Model Y Performance and Model Y Standard Range.
Tesla Robotaxi could hit roads this year, analysts say, as safety data stacks up

Tesla Robotaxi could hit roads this year, analysts say, as safety data stacks up

Ark Invest says 22% of its simulations predict that Tesla will commercialise its first fully autonomous Robotaxi this year off the back of AI progress and solid safety stats.