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Electric Moke Californian: US details and pricing released

Electric Moke Californian: US details and pricing released

The Moke Californian – last sold in the US in 1982 – has had its relaunch, with the maker targeting the “Malibu to Santas Barbara” driving set.
Hummer electric ute and SUV sold out for at least two years

Hummer electric ute and SUV sold out for at least two years

GMC says its first Hummer EV offerings – an electric ute and electric SUV – are sold out for more than two years.
Tesla lowers prices for Model 3 and Y while showcasing Plaid and Optimus

Tesla lowers prices for Model 3 and Y while showcasing Plaid and Optimus

Tesla cuts prices of Model 3 and Model Y cars in stock in China as it prepares for launch of plaid versions of Model S and X.
France’s Legrand launches Green’Up EV chargers in Australia and New Zealand

France’s Legrand launches Green’Up EV chargers in Australia and New Zealand

France’s Legrand announces launch of its residential and commercial charging equipment into the Australia and New Zealand markets.
Rebate structure helps BYD Atto 3 leapfrog other EV brands in Queensland

Rebate structure helps BYD Atto 3 leapfrog other EV brands in Queensland

Sales of BYD Atto 3 more than double in October as customers embrace favourable rebates in Queensland.
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.