First edition Cybertruck will have four motors and crab mode, says Musk
The first Cybertrucks will have a quad motor configuration and be able to drive diagonally like crab, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says.
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Carbar launches electric vehicle subscription offer in Tasmania
Australian car subscription service joins forces with Tasmania utility Aurora Energy to offer easy access to a range of new and used electric vehicles.
Australia bound BYD Yuan Plus seen testing in China ahead of 2022 arrival
Two BYD Yuan Plus vehicles built to Australian specifications are being tested in China ahead of shipment to Australia in early 2022.
Nissan showcases Ariya electric tech in one-off, single-seater racing car
Nissan reveals high-performance single-seater using all-electric Ariya powertrain, to show how powerful it would be if it was a racing car rather than an SUV.
NSW government seeks businesses in regions to host EV chargers
NSW state government seeks hosts for electric vehicle chargers in regional areas that it will install at no cost.
Polestar reports huge Australia interest for Polestar 2, plans US factory for next model
Polestar reports huge interest for Polestar 2 electric fastback, with 3,000 test drives booked and possibly at least as many pre-orders.
StoreDot develops self-repairing battery cell technology
StoreDot says it has developed new self-repairing battery cell technology that can regenerate underperforming battery cells while they are in use.
Beckham-backed Lunaz to expand EV conversion facility to “upcycle” fleets
Lunaz announces major expansion of facilities to upcycle and re-engineer specialist industrial fleet vehicles to factory-new standards.
Tritium cuts deal to deploy 500 chargers with US West Coast network
Tritium secures order for 400 Tritium fast chargers from EVCS, one of the largest fast-charging networks on the United States West Coast.
Mercedes-Benz teams up with US solid state battery specialist
Mercedes-Benz has joined forces with US-based solid-state battery specialist Factorial Energy to develop next-generation battery technology.