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Nikola beats Tesla to trucks market as electric semi enters serial production

Nikola beats Tesla to trucks market as electric semi enters serial production

Arizona-based electric truck manufacturer Nikola says it has begun serial production of its battery-electric Tre semi-trailer trucks.
Volvo on track to reveal flagship electric XC90 later this year

Volvo on track to reveal flagship electric XC90 later this year

The electric successor to the popular Volvo XC90 SUV remains on track to be revealed in the final quarter of 2022.
“No big deal:” Couple set out to do Australia’s Big Lap in “basic” EV

“No big deal:” Couple set out to do Australia’s Big Lap in “basic” EV

Circumnavigating Australia in an electric vehicle used to be a massive undertaking. Now, it can be readily done in a “basic” EV.
Europe motorists urged to drive slower or ride a bike to cut Russia oil imports

Europe motorists urged to drive slower or ride a bike to cut Russia oil imports

Europe’s largest motoring association asks members to save fuel and take the bicycle wherever possible to help reduce reliance on Russian oil.
iBlue electric light duty truck previewed ahead of debut

iBlue electric light duty truck previewed ahead of debut

A new player is about to enter the local electric truck arena, this time from Foton Mobility under the moniker “iBlue”.
More electric utes are on the way, but how soon?

More electric utes are on the way, but how soon?

If there’s one vehicle segment that is sorely in need of electrification in Australia, it is utes.
Hyundai’s world-first flying taxi port opens, charged up by Australian tech

Hyundai’s world-first flying taxi port opens, charged up by Australian tech

Australia’s Tritium makes another splash on global stage, this time at a world-first flying taxi hub.
Tesla buyers snub performance and long range versions so they can pocket rebates

Tesla buyers snub performance and long range versions so they can pocket rebates

Nearly nine out of 10 Tesla Model 3s delivered this year were the lower cost RWD versions that qualify for rebates.