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Cheaper rival to Tesla Model 3: BYD Seal electric sedan launches

Cheaper rival to Tesla Model 3: BYD Seal electric sedan launches

BYD launches ground-up affordable EV sedan in another major challenge to dominance of Model 3.
Tesla expands US real-time insurance platform to two more states

Tesla expands US real-time insurance platform to two more states

Tesla expands real-time insurance offering to two more states in the US, bringing the total number of states covered up to 10.
Volkswagen marks milestone US production of all-electric ID.4

Volkswagen marks milestone US production of all-electric ID.4

Volkswagen begins US production of its all-electric ID.4 compact SUV at the Chattanooga factory in Tennessee, the company’s first EV assembled in US.
Audi sources say next A3 will be electric-only, with 650km of range

Audi sources say next A3 will be electric-only, with 650km of range

Sources at German automaker say next Audi A3, to be launched in 2027, will be an electric-only model with up to 650km of range.
BYD Atto 3 Australian orders now in transit

BYD Atto 3 Australian orders now in transit

The wait for one of most highly anticipated – and affordable – EVs in Australia in 2022 is almost over.
Electrifying utes and SUVs offers big benefits, research shows

Electrifying utes and SUVs offers big benefits, research shows

Driving an electric pickup truck – aka a ute – produces lower emissions than the most efficient gasoline model in most of the United States.
The Victoria electric vehicle road tax is emerging as a new Robodebt fiasco

The Victoria electric vehicle road tax is emerging as a new Robodebt fiasco

The implementation of Victoria’s “EV tax” has been a complete disaster, with multiple and idiotic debt notices issued – a bit like Robodebt.
Mini unveils all-electric Aceman crossover concept

Mini unveils all-electric Aceman crossover concept

Iconic brand Mini unveils all-electric crossover concept called Aceman which it says will shape the brand’s future models.