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Faraday Future delays flagship EV deliveries amid cash crunch and supply issues

Faraday Future delays flagship EV deliveries amid cash crunch and supply issues

Faraday Futures delays deliveries of flagship EV again amid supply and cash crunch.
Canberra fast becoming Australia’s little Norway as EV share hits 19 pct

Canberra fast becoming Australia’s little Norway as EV share hits 19 pct

Canberra now leads Australia’s EV uptake but the seeds were sown many years ago by the dedicated members of ACT’s electric vehicle groups.
Australian government seeks feedback on mandating acoustic devices for EVs

Australian government seeks feedback on mandating acoustic devices for EVs

Australian government is taking submissions on whether EVs should be fitted with acoustic devices so that blind people can hear them coming.
World’s leading car makers still struggling to catch up with EV transition

World’s leading car makers still struggling to catch up with EV transition

EV sales have jumped sharply around the world in 2023, but many of the leading car makers are struggling to match those numbers.
Ford invests $2 billion to transform ICE factory into EV manufacturing hub

Ford invests $2 billion to transform ICE factory into EV manufacturing hub

Ford invests $2 billion to transform its ICE vehicle assembly plant in Canada into a hub of EV manufacturing including vehicle and battery pack assembly.
EV rental platform claims success with “third biggest” crowdfund this year

EV rental platform claims success with “third biggest” crowdfund this year

An Australian based AirBNB style platform that links electric vehicle owners with people wanting to rent an EV completes successful crowd funding campaign.
Australia’s first tap and go fast charging station up and running

Australia’s first tap and go fast charging station up and running

First “tap and go” EV fast charger installed in Australia, much to relief of drivers who currently have to contend with multiple apps.
VW says e-fuels “complete nonsense”, and combustion engine will be dead by 2035

VW says e-fuels “complete nonsense”, and combustion engine will be dead by 2035

VW brand chief Thomas Schäfer said e-fuels are “complete nonsense” and confirmed company’s plan to scale up EV production.