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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.
“Remarkable:” Volvo to sell electric only cars in Australia by 2026

“Remarkable:” Volvo to sell electric only cars in Australia by 2026

Volvo Australia says it will sell electric only cars from 2026, four years ahead of the target set by its parent company.
Australians want a rapid shift to EVs – and a fuel efficiency standard to drive it

Australians want a rapid shift to EVs – and a fuel efficiency standard to drive it

Annual Climate of the Nation report adds transport to the survey, uncovering huge support for shift to EVs and for hard-line policies to drive it.
Electric Tuk Tuks in Australia: Ikea and logistics giant ANC get serious about last mile delivery

Electric Tuk Tuks in Australia: Ikea and logistics giant ANC get serious about last mile delivery

Australia to see first electric Tuk Tuks on its roads as logistics company ANC and retailing giant Ikea get serious about zero emissions “last mile” deliveries.
Another sorry tale of broken EV chargers and unrealistic range expectations

Another sorry tale of broken EV chargers and unrealistic range expectations

Headwinds, inclines, an extra passenger and busted fast-chargers. Why we had to rely on a diesel powered tilt-truck to get our BYD Atto 3 extended range back home.
ID.4 and ID.5: VW flags price parity with fossil fuel cars for its first EVs in Australia

ID.4 and ID.5: VW flags price parity with fossil fuel cars for its first EVs in Australia

Volkswagen Australia says its first electric offerings – the ID.4 and ID.5 – will be priced broadly in line with their fossil fuel equivalents.
Panasonic to begin building 30GWh US EV battery facility

Panasonic to begin building 30GWh US EV battery facility

Japanese electronics giant readies to begin construction of its second EV battery production facility in northern America.