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Tesla begins Full Self-Driving Beta v11 rollout

Tesla begins Full Self-Driving Beta v11 rollout

Tesla’s much anticipated FSD V11 is finally being rolled out to over 400,000 “testers” in the beta program.
“This thing is amazing:” Flying school uses electric plane for pilot training

“This thing is amazing:” Flying school uses electric plane for pilot training

Korum Ellis is on a mission to put “bums in seats” of electric planes so pilots can experience how much better they are than fossil fuelled aircraft.
New Toyota boss remains committed to hydrogen, but steps up EV priority

New Toyota boss remains committed to hydrogen, but steps up EV priority

New Toyota boss says car giant will continue to pursue hydrogen fuel cell technology even as it tries to boost its battery electric efforts.
Mercedes-Benz tests long haul battery electric trucks in Arctic Circle

Mercedes-Benz tests long haul battery electric trucks in Arctic Circle

Testing in Arctic Circle shows long haul electric truck heats cabins faster than a diesel truck.
Why Tesla’s move to 48-volt electrical architecture is an industry game changer

Why Tesla’s move to 48-volt electrical architecture is an industry game changer

Tesla’s announcement that it’s working on a new low voltage system architecture will bring many benefits and might set a new benchmark for industry.
Diesel ute towing boat blocks Tesla Supercharger bays for hours

Diesel ute towing boat blocks Tesla Supercharger bays for hours

A diesel ute owner has blocked a number of Tesla charging stations, allegedly for hours, with police just metres away.
Renault electric SUV, the Megane E-Tech, pushed back to Q4 2023

Renault electric SUV, the Megane E-Tech, pushed back to Q4 2023

Renault’s all-electric SUV will now be arriving closer to the end of the year with prices expected around $A70,000.
Australians who’ve ordered Tesla Model S growing frustrated with wait times

Australians who’ve ordered Tesla Model S growing frustrated with wait times

Tesla has some very loyal fans in Australia but some who’ve ordered Model S cars are becoming a little frustrated over lengthy wait times and lack of communication.