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Toyota under fire for anti-climate lobbying as protestors storm VW annual meeting

Toyota under fire for anti-climate lobbying as protestors storm VW annual meeting

The world’s two largest automakers face shareholder revolt against their failure to shift to EVs. Toyota is under fire and VW’s annual meeting was disrupted by protesters.
Nikola hits pause on electric trucks as it pulls out of Europe and focuses on fuel cell

Nikola hits pause on electric trucks as it pulls out of Europe and focuses on fuel cell

Nikola suspends production of its battery electric truck and pulls out of Europe as it turns its focus to hydrogen fuel cells.
EV start-ups Lucid and Fisker lower production targets after lacklustre results

EV start-ups Lucid and Fisker lower production targets after lacklustre results

EV start-ups struggle with costs, deliveries and falling prices, and have lowered their production targets.
Californian police dept to be first to go all in on EVs: It will save a fortune

Californian police dept to be first to go all in on EVs: It will save a fortune

South Pasadena Police Department set to save hundreds of thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs as they become the first to go all in on EVs. Acceleration and safety makes Tesla Model Y the perfect police vehicle.
Seba says EV longevity and autonomy will cause global new car sales to plunge 75%

Seba says EV longevity and autonomy will cause global new car sales to plunge 75%

Cofounder of RethinkX Tony Seba says electric cars could hit 50% of new car sales in China this year, and EV longevity will result in a 75% reduction in global sales by 2030.

Ford Australia reveals pricing for much anticipated electric Mustang Mach-E

Ford reveals pricing of its first all-electric model in Australia, the Mustang Mach-E.
“Farcical:” Australia urged to electrify its dirty truck fleet before cars

“Farcical:” Australia urged to electrify its dirty truck fleet before cars

Australia’s truck fleet make up just 1pct of all vehicles and 15% of transport emissions. New report says it’s low hanging fruit that should be tackled before cars.
Tesla’s Cybertruck looking more complete as production nears

Tesla’s Cybertruck looking more complete as production nears

Tesla’s Cybertruck looking more like the finished product, this time with shovels mounted on a truck-bed rack.