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Tesla about to take delivery of second gigantic press for Cybertruck production

Tesla about to take delivery of second gigantic press for Cybertruck production

The new press, the largest of it kind in the world, enables Tesla to produce its revolutionary single-body castings. Check out the video.
Landmark study links traffic noise to hypertension and cardiovascular disease

Landmark study links traffic noise to hypertension and cardiovascular disease

Many studies have found health impacts of petrol and diesel car pollution are worse than thought. A new study finds noise pollution also causes big health problems.
BYD reveals launch price for Dolphin electric hatchback in key right-hand drive market

BYD reveals launch price for Dolphin electric hatchback in key right-hand drive market

BYD has a launch date and a price for the affordable Dolphin in Thailand. What can we expect here in Australia if it’s launched later this year?
Volvo to deploy two heavy duty electric trucks in Swedish underground mine

Volvo to deploy two heavy duty electric trucks in Swedish underground mine

Volvo and mining company Boliden to deploy two heavy duty electric trucks at the Kankberg gold and tellurium underground mine.
Technology giant Baidu’s robotaxi platform receives permit to operate in Beijing

Technology giant Baidu’s robotaxi platform receives permit to operate in Beijing

Robotaxi business of Chinese technology giant Baidu receives first ever permit to provide driverless ride-hailing services in Beijing.
Tesla and BYD electric vehicle price war shows EV price cuts are a trend, not a fad

Tesla and BYD electric vehicle price war shows EV price cuts are a trend, not a fad

The price war between Tesla and BYD has been focused mainly on the China market, but is now starting to be felt elsewhere. And that’s good news for consumers.
Candela secures $A30m to accelerate rollout of 30-seat electric hydro-foil ferry

Candela secures $A30m to accelerate rollout of 30-seat electric hydro-foil ferry

A 30-passenger electric hydrofoiling ferry company has $30 million in funding and may soon be operating in Oslo, Stockholm, and New York.
Polestar slashes launch price of new Polestar 3 as China EV price war deepens

Polestar slashes launch price of new Polestar 3 as China EV price war deepens

Update: Polestar explains price cut of new electric SUV launches in China.