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Tesla slashes acceleration on base Model Y electric crossover

Tesla slashes acceleration on base Model Y electric crossover

Tesla applies changes made to Tesla Model 3 in 2021 to its Model Y Standard Range in China including a reduction of acceleration performance.
“Absolutely insane:” Musk responds to record run by Tesla Model S Plaid

“Absolutely insane:” Musk responds to record run by Tesla Model S Plaid

Record-breaking quarter-mile run by Tesla Model S Plaid draws response from an impressed Elon Musk.
Electric cars drive rebound in UK auto sales, but EVs still face hurdles

Electric cars drive rebound in UK auto sales, but EVs still face hurdles

UK automotive industry gets boost from electric vehicle sales, with full battery electrics accounting for more than 12 per cent of new car sales.
EV charger wars! Anger and death threats as frustrated owners unplug electric cars

EV charger wars! Anger and death threats as frustrated owners unplug electric cars

If an EV is plugged in to a fast charger, but is not charging and is blocking others from doing so, is it OK to unplug it?
Queensland coal and peanut town gets ready for the EV tourist boom

Queensland coal and peanut town gets ready for the EV tourist boom

Regional town famous for its peanuts, and home to a major coal fired power station, installs an EV fast charger to boost tourism.
China regains dominance of global EV market, with 53% of global sales in 2021

China regains dominance of global EV market, with 53% of global sales in 2021

China returned to dominance in the global electric vehicle market, accounting for more than half of total new EV sales in 2021.
Swedish car and battery giants to build new gigafactory to supply Volvo and Polestar

Swedish car and battery giants to build new gigafactory to supply Volvo and Polestar

Automaker Volvo Cars and battery company Northvolt partner to build new battery manufacturing plant in Gothenburg.
Why Tesla is not going to build a low cost EV any time soon, if ever

Why Tesla is not going to build a low cost EV any time soon, if ever

Musk’s revelation that Tesla is not even working on a lower cost EV points to a fundamental change in drive-trains, business models, and car ownership.