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Eviation notches up more than $US2 billion in electric plane orders after first flight

Eviation notches up more than $US2 billion in electric plane orders after first flight

Seattle-based electric aircraft manufacturer reveals that orders for its Alice 9-seater electric airplane have surpassed $US2 billion.
The cheapest EV to own and run in Australia, and cheapest to charge

The cheapest EV to own and run in Australia, and cheapest to charge

RACV annual survey says cheapest to own EV in Australia costs little more than the average monthly cost of a small petrol SUV, and also ranks cheapest to charge.
US uni student uses Ford electric utes to charge his electric plane in “world first”

US uni student uses Ford electric utes to charge his electric plane in “world first”

A US engineering student is planning the first ever electric flight to be charged from an EV, and has already successfully completed a test run.
EV Explainer: Watt’s the deal with electric car charging and range?

EV Explainer: Watt’s the deal with electric car charging and range?

How to mentally swap the watt for the litre in terms of electric vehicle refuelling, fuel use, and driving range.
Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys now in stock, just not in Australia

Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys now in stock, just not in Australia

In some markets, multiple Model 3 and Model Y EVs can be purchased and delivered almost immediately from existing stock. But not in Australia.
Guess which western suburbs have bought the most Tesla EVs in recent surge?

Guess which western suburbs have bought the most Tesla EVs in recent surge?

Tesla sales jumped significantly in October, but the suburbs with the highest number of purchases may come as a surprise.
UK EV battery hopeful faces threat of collapse as funds run dry

UK EV battery hopeful faces threat of collapse as funds run dry

UK government-backed EV battery start-up faces threat of collapse after being denied a £30 million advance in funding.
Is Tesla on track for Cybertruck mass production at end of 2023?

Is Tesla on track for Cybertruck mass production at end of 2023?

Insider reports emerge that Tesla is aiming to begin mass production of its much-hyped electric ute at the end of 2023.