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Flush with new funds, Faraday Future says EV production to start in April

Flush with new funds, Faraday Future says EV production to start in April

After years of financial turmoil, the California EV start-up says it has raised all necessary funds to start production of the FF 91 Futurist.
“Dangerous distraction:” Plug-in hybrids pollute up to seven times more than advertised

“Dangerous distraction:” Plug-in hybrids pollute up to seven times more than advertised

Real-world testing of plug-in hybrid EVs reveals they pollute up to seven times more than advertised, and are not suitable for clean cities.
Another EV fast charging company announces 12.5 per cent jump in rates

Another EV fast charging company announces 12.5 per cent jump in rates

Electric vehicle charging company Evie follows recent price increases announced by Tesla and Ampol.
Hyundai unveils Australian pricing and specs of “streamliner” Ioniq 6 electric sedan

Hyundai unveils Australian pricing and specs of “streamliner” Ioniq 6 electric sedan

Electric streamliners are about to land in Australia with the new Ioniq 6 as pricing and specs of Hyundai’s new EV are revealed.
“Not a single year to lose:” Auto industry is pushing world well beyond 1.5°C

“Not a single year to lose:” Auto industry is pushing world well beyond 1.5°C

A report shows that unless carmakers make significant changes in three key areas, the global automotive industry will crash through its carbon budget by 75%
1300 recycled electric vehicle batteries used for biggest grid-scale storage system of its kind

1300 recycled electric vehicle batteries used for biggest grid-scale storage system of its kind

Over 1000 repurposed Nissan Leaf and Honda EV batteries are being used in a grid-scale battery system in California, the largest of its kind in the world.
Biggest Tesla supercharger site in Australia – the first to have 20 stalls – is on the way

Biggest Tesla supercharger site in Australia – the first to have 20 stalls – is on the way

Tesla’s biggest supercharger site in Australia is on the way. Where is it and how big is Tesla thinking?
Enphase rolls out vehicle to home and V2G charger technology

Enphase rolls out vehicle to home and V2G charger technology

Enphase says it has successfully demonstrated its bidirectional EV charger to enable vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality.