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No fossil fuels: First solar electric catamaran with wing sail goes into production

No fossil fuels: First solar electric catamaran with wing sail goes into production

“A true solar boat:” Maltese electric boat maker Zen Yachts announces world’s first production of solar catamaran with no fossil fuel motors at all.
“The choice was hybrid or diesel. I wanted electric:” Three Queensland ministers now drive Teslas

“The choice was hybrid or diesel. I wanted electric:” Three Queensland ministers now drive Teslas

Three Queensland ministers now drive Tesla Model 3s after rejecting the hybrid and diesel ministerial packages previously on offer.
VW wants Australians to be “liberated” from traditional fossil fuel filling stations

VW wants Australians to be “liberated” from traditional fossil fuel filling stations

Volkswagen Australia puts pressure on federal government – yet again – to bring Australia up to speed with global transition to electric mobility.
“Stunning failure of policy:” Second-hand Tesla Model 3 sells for more than original price

“Stunning failure of policy:” Second-hand Tesla Model 3 sells for more than original price

Morrison government slammed as auction house reports that some second-hand EVs are being sold online for more than they had cost brand new.
Cadillac begins production of Lyriq SUV, its first electric vehicle

Cadillac begins production of Lyriq SUV, its first electric vehicle

Cadillac begins production of the Lyriq SUV, its first foray into electric vehicles.
Ford F-150 Lightning receives official EPA range estimate of up to 515km

Ford F-150 Lightning receives official EPA range estimate of up to 515km

Ford F-150 Lightning receives final EPA-estimated range for its Pro, XLT, Lariat, and Platinum variants in the US, ranging up to 515kms.
Latest offering of Ioniq 5 electric SUVs sells out in less than seven minutes

Latest offering of Ioniq 5 electric SUVs sells out in less than seven minutes

Latest offering of Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs sells out in less than seven minutes.
Musk says Cybertruck should be ready for production in 2023

Musk says Cybertruck should be ready for production in 2023

Musk confident that Cybertruck can begin production in 2023, along with the Tesla Semi if enough battery packs are available.