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Tesla overtakes Audi in global car sales, on track to beat BMW and Mercedes

Tesla overtakes Audi in global car sales, on track to beat BMW and Mercedes

Electric carmaker Tesla has overtaken Audi in global car sales in the first quarter of 2023 and is on track to pass BMW and Mercedes later this year.
“We want more EVS:” Queensland doubles electric vehicle rebates to $6,000

“We want more EVS:” Queensland doubles electric vehicle rebates to $6,000

Queensland state government has doubled the size of electric vehicle rebates and extended eligibility to higher priced EVs.
World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density

World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density

“A new era of universal electrification of sea, land and air transportation.” CATL announces new battery that doubles energy intensity.
“The best service is no service:” How Tesla’s business model will change the car industry

“The best service is no service:” How Tesla’s business model will change the car industry

Elon Musk lays out a key difference in Tesla’s business model that could significantly improve the way the global auto industry works.
Origin gets ARENA handout to help business customers to go electric

Origin gets ARENA handout to help business customers to go electric

Federal Labor follows up its EV Strategy announcement with a handout to big three gen-tailer Origin Energy and funds for discounted EV loans.
Fully Charged Live confirms return to Australia in 2024, but at bigger venue

Fully Charged Live confirms return to Australia in 2024, but at bigger venue

Australia’s largest ever EV show says it will return next year but under a new name and at a bigger location.
Chinese battery giant CATL to supply first sodium-ion batteries to Chery EVs

Chinese battery giant CATL to supply first sodium-ion batteries to Chery EVs

Many people are getting excited about the possibilities of sodium-ion batteries. For the first time, Chinese battery giant CATL has signed a new partnership to supply car maker Chery with the new technology.
Tesla lowers prices in US for second time this month, making EVs more accessible

Tesla lowers prices in US for second time this month, making EVs more accessible

Tesla cuts prices again for the second time in April, taking total reductions to 10 per cent as competition intensifies.