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California fights back against Trump with $US200 million EV tax credit

California fights back against Trump with $US200 million EV tax credit

California has proposed a $US200 million zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program designed to partially offset the federal government’s attack on clean energy and EVs.
Hotel and motel EV charging fees are becoming incredibly expensive

Hotel and motel EV charging fees are becoming incredibly expensive

Destination charging has always had its place. Some of it used to be free, but now many of the hotel and motel installations are incredibly expensive. Like internet fees, that has to change.
Volkswagen lifts annual global EV sales by a third to nearly one million in 2025

Volkswagen lifts annual global EV sales by a third to nearly one million in 2025

Volkswagen delivered nearly 1 million all-electric vehicles (EVs) in 2025, up 32 per cent from the year before despite a slight decline in overall vehicle sales over the year.
BYD teases specs of its smallest EV, with a tiny 20 kWh battery pack

BYD teases specs of its smallest EV, with a tiny 20 kWh battery pack

BYD teases details of its battery pack and range on its smallest EV yet, the Racco, destined initially for Japan.
How the global market for electric two-wheelers took off in 2025

How the global market for electric two-wheelers took off in 2025

Electric two wheelers took 15 per cent of the global market in 2025, with shares of nearly 55 pct in China and more than 21 per cent in Vietnam.
The Volvo EX30 EV battery fire warning: What do we know?

The Volvo EX30 EV battery fire warning: What do we know?

What do we know about the fire risks from the EX30 EV battery? And will they affect other EVs built on the same platform?
EVs and hybrids are grabbing a bigger share of the second-hand market

EVs and hybrids are grabbing a bigger share of the second-hand market

Australians’ blooming love affair with fuel-efficient vehicles is sweeping into the second-hand car market, with figures showing hybrid and electric models are wooing more candidates. 
Tesla launches cheapest Model 3 in key right-hand-drive market

Tesla launches cheapest Model 3 in key right-hand-drive market

Tesla launches its cheapest car in key right-hand-drive market, shaving thousands off the next model in lineup.