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Why portable EV charging units – that can double as grid storage – are all the Go

Why portable EV charging units – that can double as grid storage – are all the Go

ZipCharge announces trial of its portable EV charging solution that can double as energy storage for the grid.
Tesla Model Y is best-selling luxury crossover in California, beating RAV4 and CR-V

Tesla Model Y is best-selling luxury crossover in California, beating RAV4 and CR-V

Tesla Model Y becomes best-selling luxury compact SUV in California, claiming a whopping 44% share and beating Toyota’s RAV4 and Honda’s CR-V.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 nabs yet another major award alongside Merc, Rivian and Ford EVs

Hyundai Ioniq 5 nabs yet another major award alongside Merc, Rivian and Ford EVs

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 nabs yet another award as one of several electric vehicles named by Autotrader in annual “Best New Cars” list.
Janus unveils first electric truck for Australian east coast battery swap route

Janus unveils first electric truck for Australian east coast battery swap route

Electric truck maker Janus debuts first battery-powered prime mover in Australia and plans to set up battery swap stations up and down eastern seaboard.
Subaru opens up reservations for its first all-electric SUV in US

Subaru opens up reservations for its first all-electric SUV in US

Subaru opens reservations for the 2023 Solterra all-electric SUV ahead of deliveries in the northern hemisphere Summer.
Ford starts shipping e-Transit electric vans to customers

Ford starts shipping e-Transit electric vans to customers

Ford begins shipping brand new all-electric e-Transit van to customers across the US, with more than 10,000 orders already.
Europe to crack down on inaccurate plug-in hybrid emissions testing

Europe to crack down on inaccurate plug-in hybrid emissions testing

European Union plans to modify emissions testing for plug in hybrids after current methods slammed for showing one quarter of actual emissions.
Airstream gives taste of solar-powered camping luxury, without range anxiety

Airstream gives taste of solar-powered camping luxury, without range anxiety

The e-Stream takes camper trailers to new level, with an 80kWh battery and solar panels enabling luxury off-grid living, and a cure to range anxiety.