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Tesla to trial advertising for first time, as it updates humanoids and FSD

Tesla to trial advertising for first time, as it updates humanoids and FSD

Tesla to trial advertising, commit to a cobalt supply chain audit, and provides updates on its Optimus humanoid robot and full self driving software at AGM.
The real-world range of your electric vehicle, and how to manage it

The real-world range of your electric vehicle, and how to manage it

Real world driving range for electric vehicles can be significantly affected by cold temperatures, driving conditions and speed.
Electric tuk tuks to make deliveries for Ikea customers in Sydney

Electric tuk tuks to make deliveries for Ikea customers in Sydney

Electric tuk tuks will be used on Australian roads for the first time with a trial for customer delivers by Ikea.
Ionity opens largest EV ultra fast charging park, shaded by solar roof

Ionity opens largest EV ultra fast charging park, shaded by solar roof

Ionity has installed 18 high-power charging stations powered by 100% renewable energy. The charging station’s solar roof can also feed electricity back into the grid.
Musk meets Macron as France lobbies for Tesla factory

Musk meets Macron as France lobbies for Tesla factory

French President Emmanuel Macron has pitched France as an ideal location for a future Tesla factory after meeting with Elon Musk in Paris.
Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs

Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs

Despite the common fear campaigns around EVs catching fire, the data says that petrol and diesel cars are far more likely to catch fire than EVs.
“Radical change:” How EV transition and new critical minerals will reshape the world

“Radical change:” How EV transition and new critical minerals will reshape the world

The global shift to EVs will transform some of the largest supply chains in the world with huge geopolitical ramifications.
BYD Seal spotted in Australia, this time without camouflage

BYD Seal spotted in Australia, this time without camouflage

BYD’s highly anticipated Seal sedan spotted testing – without camouflage – in Australia.