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Volvo unveils single-motor C40 electric and exterior refresh for XC40 Recharge

Volvo unveils single-motor C40 electric and exterior refresh for XC40 Recharge

Volvo Cars introduces range of updates to line-up, including refresh for XC40 Recharge and a single motor variant C40 Recharge.
Volkswagen to make electric “Trinity” Passat-sized wagon at new $A3bn factory

Volkswagen to make electric “Trinity” Passat-sized wagon at new $A3bn factory

Volkswagen to make all-electric Passat-sized wagon dubbed the Trinity at new 2 billion euro factory in Wolfsburg from 2026.
Stamp duty exemptions underpin big jump in Tesla deliveries in island state

Stamp duty exemptions underpin big jump in Tesla deliveries in island state

Stamp duty exemptions appear to have been a major driver between the near trebling of Tesla delivers in the island state of Tasmania in 2021.
Ford splits off EV business into new Model e division, leaves ICE cars with the blues

Ford splits off EV business into new Model e division, leaves ICE cars with the blues

US auto giant Ford has decided to split off its electric vehicle division, bestowing it the coveted “Model e” name it prevented Tesla from using for its Model 3.
Rivian does rapid reverse on price hike after customer backlash

Rivian does rapid reverse on price hike after customer backlash

Rivian forced into rapid reversal on price hikes and will now honour pricing for thousands of existing customer orders.
EV spending could “eclipse” renewable spending in 2022, BNEF

EV spending could “eclipse” renewable spending in 2022, BNEF

New Bloomberg New Energy Finance data shows global spending on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure is on track to surpass spending on renewables – this year.
Hyundai to introduce another 17 fully electric vehicle models by 2030

Hyundai to introduce another 17 fully electric vehicle models by 2030

Hyundai announces accelerated electrification strategy with aims to introduce 17 new battery electric vehicle models by 2030.
EV sales jump again as petrol prices and supply chains take toll on fossil car market

EV sales jump again as petrol prices and supply chains take toll on fossil car market

Electric vehicle sales doubled in February, while sales of new petrol-powered passenger cars plunged 22%, and petrol SUV sales dropped 7.3%.