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Tesla recalls one in three Model 3 EVs and most Model S electric sedans

Tesla recalls one in three Model 3 EVs and most Model S electric sedans

Tesla Australia recalls more than 7,000 electric cars in Australia for two faults that may affect the Model 3 and the Model S.
Hyundai to build hydrogen vehicle refuelling station at Australia HQ

Hyundai to build hydrogen vehicle refuelling station at Australia HQ

Hyundai Motor Company Australia announces new hydrogen vehicle refueller for its corporate headquarters in Sydney.
Honey, my Tesla is in Timbuktu: Teen hacker discovers Tesla security flaw

Honey, my Tesla is in Timbuktu: Teen hacker discovers Tesla security flaw

A German 19-year-old stuns Tesla by discovering a remote control security flaw in a third-party app that allowed him to hack 25 Tesla cars in 13 countries.
Porsche premieres Taycan Sports Cross Turismo with “sunshine control”

Porsche premieres Taycan Sports Cross Turismo with “sunshine control”

German luxury carmaker unveils a new body style for its Taycan electric sports car family – and it has a particularly Australian bent to it.
Electric vehicle group proves EVs tow boats, trailers, caravans and even diggers

Electric vehicle group proves EVs tow boats, trailers, caravans and even diggers

Electric vehicle owners around the world are showing that EVs can indeed tow things, contrary to the opinion of a certain Luddite prime minister.
UK EV incentives and support: Progressive thinking by conservative government

UK EV incentives and support: Progressive thinking by conservative government

Bipartisan support for EV policies on both sides of the political spectrum in the UK shines a guiding light for clean transport.
Moscow to buy 500 more electric buses using in-demand green bonds

Moscow to buy 500 more electric buses using in-demand green bonds

Russia’s capital plans purchase of 500 more electric buses, paying for them largely with green bonds designed to fund green public transport.
Three global trends that will affect the electric car transition in 2022

Three global trends that will affect the electric car transition in 2022

The continued spread of electric cars is certain, but there are a number of snags that could hold back the EV transition.