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Volta to deliver 16 fully electric Zero truck, with first charging package included

Volta to deliver 16 fully electric Zero truck, with first charging package included

Volta Trucks is to deliver 16 of its fully electric Zeros to French transport and logistics company and include the first delivery of charging infrastructure.
BYD sets another production record in November as Atto 3 makes inroads into Australia

BYD sets another production record in November as Atto 3 makes inroads into Australia

BYD sets another record for the highest New Energy Vehicles production month in the company’s history. 
Tesla Model Y Performance orders about to arrive in Australia as RWD tops sales

Tesla Model Y Performance orders about to arrive in Australia as RWD tops sales

Hundreds of Tesla Model Y Performance order holders have been asked to fill in pre-delivery details associated with the EV order.
Are plug-in hybrid cars just “fake electrics”?

Are plug-in hybrid cars just “fake electrics”?

Transport expert says Plug-in hybrids are fake electric cars, built for lab tests and tax breaks, not real driving, and pollute more than advertised.
“It’s real:” Tesla finally delivers Semi electric truck that “drives like a Model 3”

“It’s real:” Tesla finally delivers Semi electric truck that “drives like a Model 3”

Tesla marks commercial delivery of its very first Semi electric trucks, with 800kms range, five years after the huge EV was first unveiled by Elon Musk.
Tesla cuts prices for its EVs in US. Is Australia next?

Tesla cuts prices for its EVs in US. Is Australia next?

Tesla is offering significant price “adjustments” in the US market to move stock as many customers wait for more substantial tax credits.
BYD to launch electric hatchbacks with new Sodium-ion batteries

BYD to launch electric hatchbacks with new Sodium-ion batteries

BYD plans to launch its smallest EV hatchback with a new sodium-ion battery, helping it to dodge the soaring price of lithium.
Electric and autonomous: Young engineers battle for open-wheeled race car honours

Electric and autonomous: Young engineers battle for open-wheeled race car honours

This year’s FSAE event will feature 25 electric race cars, 20 with human drivers and – for the first time – an additional five entered in new autonomous class.