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Tesla Model Y now available on US car subscription service Autonomy

Tesla Model Y now available on US car subscription service Autonomy

America’s largest vehicle subscription company adds Tesla Model Y Long Range to its line-up, as customer demand for “cool EVs” booms.
LDV electric ute goes on sale in NZ – is Australia next?

LDV electric ute goes on sale in NZ – is Australia next?

Hopeful signs for Australia as the eT60 goes on sale in New Zealand – an electric ute from SAIC Motor subsidiary LDV.
ACT extends EV stamp duty exemption to electric motorcycles

ACT extends EV stamp duty exemption to electric motorcycles

Australia’s Capital Territory makes new and used electric motorcycles part of the exemptions from stamp duty to drive EV uptake.
Hyundai rolls out 27 heavy-duty hydrogen trucks in Germany

Hyundai rolls out 27 heavy-duty hydrogen trucks in Germany

More hydrogen-powered trucks take to road in Europe this week in funding bid to promote sustainable transport.
BYD sets another sales record in July 2022, new centre opens

BYD sets another sales record in July 2022, new centre opens

BYD achieves highest monthly vehicle sales on record, reporting a 222 per cent increase for July over the same month a year ago.
BP invests up to $88 million in new UK EV battery testing centre

BP invests up to $88 million in new UK EV battery testing centre

One of the world’s largest contributors to greenhouse emissions, British oil and gas supermajor BP, is getting into the EV battery business.
Toyota offers to buy back EVs from customers affected by bZ4X recall

Toyota offers to buy back EVs from customers affected by bZ4X recall

Toyota offers to buy back electric SUV from bZ4X owners affected by wheel issue recall.
Hyundai announces next drop of Ioniq 5 Techniq and Dynamiq EVs

Hyundai announces next drop of Ioniq 5 Techniq and Dynamiq EVs

Hyundai will open orders for the Ioniq 5 next Wednesday, but again, only for those living in capital cities.