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WA to make 130 electric buses in belated switch away from diesel

WA to make 130 electric buses in belated switch away from diesel

WA government will build 130 electric buses after conceding that electric buses are the “future”, just three years after massive commitment to diesel vehicles
California surpasses 1.5 million EV sales, well ahead of 2025 target

California surpasses 1.5 million EV sales, well ahead of 2025 target

California reaches 1.5 million EV target two years ahead of schedule as electric cars grab 21 pct share of new car market.
Northvolt and Scania unveil 1.5-million-kilometre electric truck battery

Northvolt and Scania unveil 1.5-million-kilometre electric truck battery

Scania and Northvolt develop battery cell for use in electric trucks boasts a lifetime of 1.5 million kilometres – equivalent to a truck’s entire lifespan.
Tesla slashes costs of 4680 battery technology as it readies for Cybertruck

Tesla slashes costs of 4680 battery technology as it readies for Cybertruck

Tesla says it’s on track with development of its 4680 battery cells and structural battery pack concept, and is already achieved big cost savings this year.
Tesla overtakes Audi in global car sales, on track to beat BMW and Mercedes

Tesla overtakes Audi in global car sales, on track to beat BMW and Mercedes

Electric carmaker Tesla has overtaken Audi in global car sales in the first quarter of 2023 and is on track to pass BMW and Mercedes later this year.
“We want more EVS:” Queensland doubles electric vehicle rebates to $6,000

“We want more EVS:” Queensland doubles electric vehicle rebates to $6,000

Queensland state government has doubled the size of electric vehicle rebates and extended eligibility to higher priced EVs.
World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density

World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density

“A new era of universal electrification of sea, land and air transportation.” CATL announces new battery that doubles energy intensity.
“The best service is no service:” How Tesla’s business model will change the car industry

“The best service is no service:” How Tesla’s business model will change the car industry

Elon Musk lays out a key difference in Tesla’s business model that could significantly improve the way the global auto industry works.