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Zoomo targets petrol moped market with supercharged e-bike, but there’s a catch

Zoomo targets petrol moped market with supercharged e-bike, but there’s a catch

Sydney-based Zoomo is targeting the petrol moped market with its latest e-bike launch, but it’s currently not allowed in its home market.
Tesla tells Model S and Model X customers global launch delayed and orders halted

Tesla tells Model S and Model X customers global launch delayed and orders halted

Tesla says it has stopped taking new orders for 2022 Model S and Model X in markets outside the US while it ramps up production.
Harley Davidson to spin off electric Livewire in new public float

Harley Davidson to spin off electric Livewire in new public float

Harley Davidson’s all-electric spinoff, Livewire, to go public on New York Stock Exchange with big forecasts for electric future.
Lancia may re-enter Australia with new electric vehicle models

Lancia may re-enter Australia with new electric vehicle models

Lancia brand to be revived with new electric models, and right hand drive markets such as Australia are part of its plans.
Nio and Xpeng join carbon pool to help VW meet EU emissions target

Nio and Xpeng join carbon pool to help VW meet EU emissions target

Three Chinese carmakers join pool created by VW to help it meet strict EU emissions targets.
BMW iX electric SUV gets five-star ANCAP safety rating

BMW iX electric SUV gets five-star ANCAP safety rating

ANCAP awards BMW iX SUV five-star safety rating with occupant protection and collision avoidance topping tests.
Charge ahead: Our new survey asks EV owners about usage and charging options

Charge ahead: Our new survey asks EV owners about usage and charging options

We are on the cusp of a once-in-a-lifetime transition to electric vehicles. So how will people charge, and when and where?
New Mini Cooper S electric hatch design gets mixed reactions

New Mini Cooper S electric hatch design gets mixed reactions

Images of a redesigned 2023 Mini Cooper S electric hatch have been leaked, eliciting mixed reactions from the automotive fan community.