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Electric vehicle “cost headache” looms as lithium prices head skywards

Electric vehicle “cost headache” looms as lithium prices head skywards

Electric vehicle affordability is poised to hit a speed hump on its journey down the cost curve, as global demand for battery-grade lithium starts to outstrip supply.
Polestar 2 crosses Nullarbor to try out new chip-oil charger

Polestar 2 crosses Nullarbor to try out new chip-oil charger

A Polestar 2 electric fastback makes iconic trip along one of the most remote roads in the world to test out EV chargers powered by waste vegetable oil.
Musk says Tesla will commence roll out of Full Self-Driving Beta in Canada

Musk says Tesla will commence roll out of Full Self-Driving Beta in Canada

Tesla will expand its Full Self-Driving (FSD) program to Canada in “two to four weeks,” but is this on Elon Time?
Bollinger halts development of B1 and B2 electric work vehicles

Bollinger halts development of B1 and B2 electric work vehicles

In a blow to those seeking an electric heavy-duty work vehicle, Bollinger announces development of B1 and B2 ute and SUV has been postponed.
From RV to EV: New electric caravan system targets towing anxiety

From RV to EV: New electric caravan system targets towing anxiety

New electric recreational vehicle system could “ruin” not only your weekend, but your entire caravanning experience.
Massive hydrogen bus plan scrapped in favour of e-buses, saving $4 million a year

Massive hydrogen bus plan scrapped in favour of e-buses, saving $4 million a year

City in France cancels plan for 51 hydrogen buses after officials determined that electric buses would cost just a sixth of the cost to run annually.
First Cupra Born electric hatch arrives for testing on local roads

First Cupra Born electric hatch arrives for testing on local roads

The first of three electric Cupra Born hot hatches has arrived for testing on local roads ahead of planned launch later in 2022.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 tows stuff, tops up a Tesla, and makes a damn good brew

Hyundai Ioniq 5 tows stuff, tops up a Tesla, and makes a damn good brew

Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner Paul Guard’s new EV not only tows things and brews a damn good coffee, but it can also charge another EV, thanks to its vehicle-to-load function.