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Electric Porsche 911 could be powered by solid state batteries

Electric Porsche 911 could be powered by solid state batteries

News of an all-electric Porsche 911 rears its head again, this time with solid state batteries.
US lifts penalties for car makers that fail to meet fuel efficiency standards, in big win for Tesla

US lifts penalties for car makers that fail to meet fuel efficiency standards, in big win for Tesla

US doubles down on penalising carmakers who fail to meet fuel efficiency requirements, in huge win for Tesla that could end up costing ICE automakers dearly.
Tesla electric cars all sold out until 2023 in home market

Tesla electric cars all sold out until 2023 in home market

Tesla deliveries of most models in the US – in particular the Model Y – appear to be sold out for the rest of 2022.
“Myopic and dogmatic:” Morrison blamed for lack of electric vehicles

“Myopic and dogmatic:” Morrison blamed for lack of electric vehicles

Peak body for EVs in Australia says Morrison government’s “myopia” and “dogma” is causing EV makers to send offerings to other markets.
Why are so many EV charging stations out of order? Are they reliable?

Why are so many EV charging stations out of order? Are they reliable?

Electric vehicle charging stations are hard enough to find, but EV drivers are becoming increasingly frustrated by the number of installations that do not work.
“Luddite:” Minister barred from prime chance to ride in electric truck to parliament

“Luddite:” Minister barred from prime chance to ride in electric truck to parliament

EV manufacturing group says Coalition assistant transport minister has been barred by PM’s office from prime chance to showcase electric mobility.
Tesla to open UK Superchargers to other EVs “within weeks or months”

Tesla to open UK Superchargers to other EVs “within weeks or months”

Tesla could open its network of Superchargers in the UK to owners of other electric cars within weeks.
Tesla starts throttling charging limits at “high-usage” Superchargers

Tesla starts throttling charging limits at “high-usage” Superchargers

Tesla drivers report they have had their battery charge limits set to 80% at certain Supercharger sites that are in high demand.