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Fisker says Pear EV will be a “futuristic little space shuttle”

Fisker says Pear EV will be a “futuristic little space shuttle”

Fisker boss says company’s electric “city car” will not easily slip into an existing automotive segment – and will have a lot of unique features.
Used Polestar 2 EVs are selling at 14 per cent premium to new car price

Used Polestar 2 EVs are selling at 14 per cent premium to new car price

New data on used EV prices shows a rise of 14% above the new price of Polestar 2.
Nio opens second battery swap station in Europe EV hub, Norway

Nio opens second battery swap station in Europe EV hub, Norway

China EV maker Nio continues efforts to grow Europe presence with second battery swap station in leading EV market, Norway.
Can on-street EV chargers solve inner city charging problems?

Can on-street EV chargers solve inner city charging problems?

One issue holding inner city drivers back from adopting EVs is lack of easily accessible charging infrastructure. What are the potential solutions?
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai produces one million EVs in less than three years

Tesla’s Giga Shanghai produces one million EVs in less than three years

Elon Musk congratulates Tesla’s Shanghai gigafactory for producing its one-millionth car.
Rivian maintains 2022 production goals of 25,000 despite huge losses

Rivian maintains 2022 production goals of 25,000 despite huge losses

Rivian says it will make 25,000 vehicles by year’s end, despite huge second-quarter losses.
Xpeng unveils 480kW fast-charger that can add 200kms in five minutes

Xpeng unveils 480kW fast-charger that can add 200kms in five minutes

Chinese EV maker XPeng launches 480kW ultra-fast charger, one of fastest on market.
Insane! Thousands of Tesla electric cars are on the way to Australia

Insane! Thousands of Tesla electric cars are on the way to Australia

A record number of Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys have been snapped lined up Shanghai dockyards ahead of massive influx.