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Musk says Tesla may announce a new gigafactory location this year

Musk says Tesla may announce a new gigafactory location this year

Tesla co-founder and CEO tells shareholder meeting a new gigafactory location could be announced in the remaining months of 2022.
Hertz says Tesla fleet of rental EVs are 50 pct cheaper to maintain than fossil fuel cars

Hertz says Tesla fleet of rental EVs are 50 pct cheaper to maintain than fossil fuel cars

Rental car giant says it’s making 50-60% savings on maintenance costs with its recently acquired Tesla fleet compared to fossil fuel cars.
How Sydney’s first electric buses overcame range anxiety

How Sydney’s first electric buses overcame range anxiety

Greg Balkin admits that when the first fully electric buses were rolled out onto Sydney routes, he didn’t really know what to expect
Tesla makes first Australian Model Y deliveries in Sydney, thousands more to follow

Tesla makes first Australian Model Y deliveries in Sydney, thousands more to follow

“Phenomenally good:” First customer happy as Tesla kicks off Australian deliveries of its Model Y electric crossover.
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.