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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.
Austroads proposes new symbols for electric and hydrogen cars

Austroads proposes new symbols for electric and hydrogen cars

Austroads has proposed series of symbols and signage for use at charging infrastructure, on road signs and for road markings.
Volvo XC40 Recharge: Pure clean fun with lots of space in a compact package

Volvo XC40 Recharge: Pure clean fun with lots of space in a compact package

The XC40 Pure Recharge is an all-electric compact SUV that is spacious inside and offers a zippy fun ride.
One in three Volvo sales globally in January were electrified

One in three Volvo sales globally in January were electrified

Of Volvo cars sold across the globe last month, nearly 32% were electrified and pure electric car sales doubled.
Polestar unveils one-off ‘Arctic Circle’ edition to showcase its snow and ice shoes

Polestar unveils one-off ‘Arctic Circle’ edition to showcase its snow and ice shoes

Polestar 2 shows off snow and ice credentials in one-off Arctic Circle special edition.

Norway’s stunning new EV numbers: 84% of new car sales in January all electric

Norway has produced stunning new sales data for all electric car sales in January. Even hybrids are being snubbed by new car buyers.