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Rivian forced into hefty price hikes, leading to “mass” cancellation of orders

Rivian forced into hefty price hikes, leading to “mass” cancellation of orders

Rivian blames supply shortages and increased costs for a hefty lift in prices for some models of its electric utes and SUVs.
Tesla bumps up Model 3 price in Australia as supplies dwindle

Tesla bumps up Model 3 price in Australia as supplies dwindle

US electric vehicle giant raises price of the entry level Model 3 in the Australian market adding a $1,000 premium to the starting price for the enormously popular EV.
Electric vehicles and floods: How to stay safe and minimise risk

Electric vehicles and floods: How to stay safe and minimise risk

For electric vehicle owners affected by flooding in New South Wales and Queensland, we’ve put together some information about the risk of battery fire and electrocution.
Saturn e-scooter roll out gets major funding boost

Saturn e-scooter roll out gets major funding boost

Singapore micromobility company Beam secures $US93 million in new funding to accelerate deployment of fifth generation Saturn e-scooter.
Why I put a deposit down on the new all-electric BYD Atto 3

Why I put a deposit down on the new all-electric BYD Atto 3

My Commodore has blown a head gasket, so it’s time to go electric. I’ve chosen the BYD Atto 3, and it matches Corolla Hybrid on ownership costs.
Atto 3 fixed pricing confirmed, as BYD gears up to power 1 million EVs a year

Atto 3 fixed pricing confirmed, as BYD gears up to power 1 million EVs a year

EV Direct confirms there will be no hiking up of or bargaining on prices for the BYD Atto 3 electric crossover.
Hyundai and Shell strike EV charging deal for Genesis, to partner on hydrogen fuel cells

Hyundai and Shell strike EV charging deal for Genesis, to partner on hydrogen fuel cells

South Korean automaker and British oil major ink deal to make Shell the charge point operator and mobility services provider for Hyundai’s luxury Genesis EVs.
Turnbulls make leap from hybrid to full battery electric, join waiting list for Tesla Model 3

Turnbulls make leap from hybrid to full battery electric, join waiting list for Tesla Model 3

Turnbulls finally make move from hybrid to full battery electric, some seven years after Malcolm’s visit to Tesla factory in California.