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Tesla scraps first flagship models, bets future on robots and autonomy amid wild claims

Tesla scraps first flagship models, bets future on robots and autonomy amid wild claims

Tesla flags end to production of Model S and Model X, says the future is all about autonomy and robots – and some solar and storage to keep them switched on.
EV adoption leads to rapid and significant cuts in air pollution, new data shows

EV adoption leads to rapid and significant cuts in air pollution, new data shows

Researchers find that for every 200 EVs added in California between 2019 and 2023 there was a corresponding 1.1 per cent reduction in NO2 levels.
Battery electric cars account for nearly one in five of all new car sales in EU in 2025

Battery electric cars account for nearly one in five of all new car sales in EU in 2025

New EU car registrations increased by only 1.8 per cent in 2025, but EV sales jumped sharply to take a 17.4 per cent market share, despite a big slump in Tesla deliveries.
BYD’s new flagship electric SUV spotted testing 1,000 kW charging speeds

BYD’s new flagship electric SUV spotted testing 1,000 kW charging speeds

BYD’s next flagship EV with 1,000 kW charging and a quick acceleration time spotted testing ahead of imminent launch.
Nissan adds PV to its Ariya SUV to test how EVs can harness the sun

Nissan adds PV to its Ariya SUV to test how EVs can harness the sun

Nissan adds solar PV to its Ariya SUV to see how much range can be added to EVs by harnessing “the world’s most abundant renewable energy source: the sun.”
BYD ups international expansion target, aims to get 24% growth

BYD ups international expansion target, aims to get 24% growth

BYD sets new international sales target for 2026 with global market expansion in full swing.
Xiaomi’s extremely popular SU7 EV gets 100,000 pre-orders in fortnight

Xiaomi’s extremely popular SU7 EV gets 100,000 pre-orders in fortnight

Xiaomi upgrades its first EV and scores over 100,000 orders in a fortnight.
Xpeng launches new G6 in New Zealand ahead of Australia

Xpeng launches new G6 in New Zealand ahead of Australia

Xpeng’s most popular SUV sees its new fast-charging electric model launch in New Zealand ahead of Australia.