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Australian battery maker lands $161 million defence deal for infantry vehicles

Australian battery maker lands $161 million defence deal for infantry vehicles

Australian battery maker Edea Energy has partnered with Energy Renaissance to supply locally made batteries to infantry fighting vehicles.
Subaru announces 4 new all-electric crossovers as it catches up to EV transition

Subaru announces 4 new all-electric crossovers as it catches up to EV transition

Subaru says it will launch 4 new all-electric crossovers by 2026 and plans a new electric platform as it plays catch up to the switch to EVs.
Mercedes EQE lands a five-star ANCAP safety rating

Mercedes EQE lands a five-star ANCAP safety rating

Mercedes EQE scores five-stars from ANCAP Safety, proving that electric cars are some of the most safest on our roads.
MG unveils a two seater, open top electric roadster

MG unveils a two seater, open top electric roadster

MG has revealed the prototype of new its all-electric two-seat roaster in the UK with sales beginning in mid-2024.
Jolt secures $US150 million for battery-buffered ultra-fast EV chargers

Jolt secures $US150 million for battery-buffered ultra-fast EV chargers

Dublin and Munich-based e-mobility company Jolt Energy has secured $US150 million in funding to support the deployment of its battery-buffered ultra-fast EV chargers.
Tesla’s Giga Texas reaches 5,000 Model Y EVs per week in production milestone

Tesla’s Giga Texas reaches 5,000 Model Y EVs per week in production milestone

Giga Texas has reached a production rate of 5,000 cars per week just two months after Giga Berlin achieved the milestone.
Rivian controls its own destiny after stronger results and confirmed production target

Rivian controls its own destiny after stronger results and confirmed production target

Rivian delivers stronger than expected results and reaffirms production target for its electric utes and SUVs – unlike other EV start-ups.
Tesla Model 2 will be small version of Model Y, could hit 700k sales in 2025, analysts say

Tesla Model 2 will be small version of Model Y, could hit 700k sales in 2025, analysts say

Analysts predict Tesla’s next generation EV will be a smaller Model Y and could be launched next year as Chinese EV makers target new markets.