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Bentley to invest $A5bn in “Dream factory” and move to all-electric by 2030

Bentley to invest $A5bn in “Dream factory” and move to all-electric by 2030

In another sign of the unstoppable EV transition, Bentley is committing £2.5 billion for an entirely new EV production facility.
GM and LG Energy commit $A3.65 billion for third Ultium EV battery plant

GM and LG Energy commit $A3.65 billion for third Ultium EV battery plant

Ultium Cells, the electric vehicle battery joint venture between LG Energy and General Motors, to invest $US2.6 billion in third US manufacturing plant.
Tesla Model 3 sold twice as much as next best EV in western Europe in 2021

Tesla Model 3 sold twice as much as next best EV in western Europe in 2021

Tesla Model 3 easily led western Europe’s EV sales in 2021, but only three of the top ten selling models are available in Australia.
City of Newcastle unveils its first electric truck

City of Newcastle unveils its first electric truck

City of Newcastle gets its first electric truck as part of its plans to slash diesel consumption.
Robot vacuum maker gets backing from Tencent for EV off-roader project

Robot vacuum maker gets backing from Tencent for EV off-roader project

Rox Motor, the car-building project of robot vacuum maker Roborock, secures major funding from Nio investor for an electric off-road vehicle first off the line.
BAM! Latest video of Tesla Cybertruck reveals how it opens with no door handles

BAM! Latest video of Tesla Cybertruck reveals how it opens with no door handles

New images and a video of upcoming Tesla Cybertruck reveal some secrets.
UK backs EV battery gigafactory to be built on site of former coal plant

UK backs EV battery gigafactory to be built on site of former coal plant

UK battery cell developer Britishvolt gets government support for its EV battery gigafactory on the site of the former Blyth coal-fired power station.
Great Wall seeks Australian trademark for low priced Ora Good Cat EV

Great Wall seeks Australian trademark for low priced Ora Good Cat EV

Chinese automaker Great Wall has filed trademark processes for the Ora Good Cat in Australia, likely leading to a new low priced EV for local consumers.