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Is the future of driving underground? Boring Company to expand Vegas Loop to 69 stations

Is the future of driving underground? Boring Company to expand Vegas Loop to 69 stations

The Boring Company has received approval for the second phase of the “Vegas Loop” underground tunnel network. New tunnelling technology and EVs could revolutionise transport.
“I feel like I just popped into the future:” Shanghai goes quiet with EVs

“I feel like I just popped into the future:” Shanghai goes quiet with EVs

Good Car Co founder Anthony Broese van Groenou noted big difference in Shanghai from China’s rapidly accelerating electric car transformation.
New electric powered trailer could reduce diesel truck fuel use by 41%

New electric powered trailer could reduce diesel truck fuel use by 41%

Electric powered semi-truck trailer could help diesel truck fleets slash emissions and fuel costs by reducing load on engine and powering refrigeration.
Batteries on wheels: California to mandate bidirectional charging on EVs from 2027

Batteries on wheels: California to mandate bidirectional charging on EVs from 2027

California is looking to mandate bidirectional charging on all electric vehicles sold from 2027 to support the grid and lower bills.
Electric hypercar maker Rimac branches out into energy storage

Electric hypercar maker Rimac branches out into energy storage

Electric hypercar maker Rimac to launch a series of next-gen energy storage products.
Hydrogen garbage truck developed in Australia to start collecting waste this year

Hydrogen garbage truck developed in Australia to start collecting waste this year

Hydrogen powered garbage truck developed in Australia to be put into service from the middle of this year.
Australia electric vehicles sales – from best to worst – in 2023

Australia electric vehicles sales – from best to worst – in 2023

We publish the full list of electric vehicle sales in Australia for 2023, model by model and month by month.
“We can move quickly:” EVs grab 21 pct share of new car market in national capital

“We can move quickly:” EVs grab 21 pct share of new car market in national capital

ACT becomes first Australian state or territory to break through 20% mark for electric vehicle uptake, increasing its EV fleet by one-third in just three months.