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Uber eyes electric car share future, acquires Car Next Door

Uber eyes electric car share future, acquires Car Next Door

Uber has acquired car-sharing platform Car Next Door for an undisclosed amount, in a move it says fits with its sustainable electric vehicle initiatives.
Hypercar maker launches standalone company to supply electric car parts

Hypercar maker launches standalone company to supply electric car parts

Rimac launches independent EV technology company to supply components to other high-performance EV makers.
London taxis drive electric expansion into Greece and France

London taxis drive electric expansion into Greece and France

London Electric Vehicle Company, formerly known as The London Taxi Corporation, follows up expansion into Sweden by cutting deals to extend its European presence.
Is there a future for hydrogen-powered buses?

Is there a future for hydrogen-powered buses?

The transport use case for hydrogen seems to be slowly contracting towards heavier and heavier applications. But that’s not stopping H2 bus deals from going ahead.
First Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan photos emerge

First Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan photos emerge

Hyundai Ioniq 6 spotted in the wild looks to hold true to the carmaker’s Prophecy concept unveiled in 2020.
Tesla Model Y: Berlin production gears up as Musk plans trip to Germany

Tesla Model Y: Berlin production gears up as Musk plans trip to Germany

Model Y sightings and a tweet from Musk signal imminent production kick-off at Tesla’s Berlin and Texas EV factories.
CATL says Evogo battery swap will work with 80% of all pure EVs

CATL says Evogo battery swap will work with 80% of all pure EVs

China battery giant CATL says its battery swap service will work for most currently available EVs and every one planned for the next three years.
Mining giant BHP orders electric trains for WA iron ore rail network

Mining giant BHP orders electric trains for WA iron ore rail network

BHP says it will purchase four battery-electric locomotives for delivery in 2023, and run trials first moving ore from Pilbara mines to Port Hedland.