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Tesla announces the long-awaited Semi electric truck delivery event

Tesla announces the long-awaited Semi electric truck delivery event

Tesla about to make first deliveries of long awaited Tesla Semi, its electric truck. This time, unlike its passenger cars, it doesn’t have first mover advantage.
“Locked out of market:” Why Australia trails the world in electric vehicle uptake

“Locked out of market:” Why Australia trails the world in electric vehicle uptake

New BNEF report highlights how Australia trails the world in EV adoption, and consumers have access to just a fraction of the model choices available overseas.
Lucid reveals more details of Gravity electric SUV

Lucid reveals more details of Gravity electric SUV

Saudi-backed Tesla rival Lucid Motors has unveiled more details of its upcoming Gravity SUV, with reservations expected to open in early 2023.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 ‘First Edition’ sells out in under 24 hours

Hyundai Ioniq 6 ‘First Edition’ sells out in under 24 hours

With only weeks to go before the official launch of the Ioniq 6, the 2,500 units of the limited ‘First Edition’ sell out in under 24 hours.
Tesla recalls more than 1,000 Model S and Model X in Australia due to steering fault

Tesla recalls more than 1,000 Model S and Model X in Australia due to steering fault

Tesla recalls more than 1,000 of its top range Model S and Model Y electric cars for steering issues after recent software upgrade.
Oil giant BP launches EV charging brand, plans 600 stations across Australia

Oil giant BP launches EV charging brand, plans 600 stations across Australia

Oil major bp launches its EV fast charging brand in Australia, as global CEO flies in with promise of 600 charging stations.
Volkswagen hits electric milestone of 500,000 ID sales

Volkswagen hits electric milestone of 500,000 ID sales

German automaker says it has passed the 500,000 mark for the number of ID. electric vehicles delivered around the globe.
BYD starts testing of new Land Rover-style electric off-road SUV

BYD starts testing of new Land Rover-style electric off-road SUV

BYD has started testing of a new premium off-road electric SUV that looks very similar to the Land Rover.