Teslabot: Tesla’s stunning decision to make its own robot, to get the groceries
Tesla drops major bombshell, saying it will make its own robot using the same computing hardware it has developed for autonomous driving.
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Mercedes-Benz will end its involvement with its Formula E team in an effort to refocus its attention towards electric vehicle development.
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Infrastructure Victoria urges ban on petrol and diesel cars “by 2035 at latest”
Advisory group Infrastructure Victoria calls for the state to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 "at the latest".
Hyundai launches cheaper short-range Kona Electric and drops long-range price
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China discussing EV battery swap station standards
China's main auto body has begun consultations on technical standards for the construction of electric vehicle (EV) battery swap stations.
Tesla is planning a “super long range” Model Y electric crossover
Tesla is planning a "super long-range" Model Y according to documents filed with Chinese authorities.
Road to ruin: What will happen to old petrol and diesel cars in switch to EVs?
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