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Volvo taps fossil-free steel for truck manufacturing

Volvo taps fossil-free steel for truck manufacturing

Swedish automaker says it has become the world’s first truck manufacturer to use fossil-free steel in its production line.
ID.4 with LG battery sets world record for highest EV climb

ID.4 with LG battery sets world record for highest EV climb

A Volkswagen ID.4 GTX has climbed a Bolivian volcano to achieve a record for highest level reached in an electric vehicle.
Volkswagen launches second all-electric car plant in Germany

Volkswagen launches second all-electric car plant in Germany

VW doubles EV manufacturing capacity in Germany with conversion of a plant Emden that will produce the all-electric ID.4.
BMW releases pricing and specs for high performance BMW IX M60

BMW releases pricing and specs for high performance BMW IX M60

BMW releases pricing and specs for high performance BMW IX M60 electric SUV with 112kWh battery
Ukraine, Covid and supply problems threaten to slow tidal wave of EVs

Ukraine, Covid and supply problems threaten to slow tidal wave of EVs

More electric vehicles are being sold each week around the globe than were sold during the whole of 2012, but supply challenges are emerging.
What will Labor’s promised electric vehicle policy deliver for drivers?

What will Labor’s promised electric vehicle policy deliver for drivers?

The new Labor government will do what was unthinkable under the Coalition: deliver an actual electric vehicle policy to encourage demand. But can it fix supply?
Why most Polestar 2 buyers opted for longer range rather than subsidies

Why most Polestar 2 buyers opted for longer range rather than subsidies

Nearly two out of three Polestar 2 buyers opted for long-range options, foregoing subsidies, compared to only 14% of Tesla owners.
Tesla’s Shanghai factory on way back to full production, good news for Australia

Tesla’s Shanghai factory on way back to full production, good news for Australia

Tesla steps towards ramping back up to making 2,600 electric cars a day, in what will be good news for Australian customers.