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Tesla Model 3 easily the best for charging speed and range, says EV expert

Tesla Model 3 easily the best for charging speed and range, says EV expert

EV expert sets out on mission to buy an EV, and finds Tesla Model 3 is best pick, but also discovers disinterested car dealers, and unreliable charging infrastructure.
GM teases Sierra Denali electric ute to follow Hummer EVs

GM teases Sierra Denali electric ute to follow Hummer EVs

GM teases next in its line of big all-electric trucks and utes, with the Sierra Denali to be unveiled in 2022.
Mercedes-Benz claims its next EV, the EQXX, will be “most efficient ever”

Mercedes-Benz claims its next EV, the EQXX, will be “most efficient ever”

Mercedes announces its most efficient electric vehicle to be unveiled in first days of 2022 – but will it stack up to competition?
World’s first public EV inductive charging trial underway in UK

World’s first public EV inductive charging trial underway in UK

On-street EV charging pioneer Char.gy begins inductive EV charging trial which has the potential to greatly simplify the charging experience.
Roads to Rome: Italy to ban petrol and diesel car sales from 2035

Roads to Rome: Italy to ban petrol and diesel car sales from 2035

Italy to ban sale of all new passenger vehicles with internal combustion engines starting in 2035, and all vans and LCT vehicles in 2040.
Yurika to offer EV charger to bus operators and fleets in deal with Siemens

Yurika to offer EV charger to bus operators and fleets in deal with Siemens

Yurika wins right to distribute largest EV charging infrastructure stock in Australia through new deal with German industrial giant Siemens.
Lightyear signs deal to provide 5,000 solar cars to Leaseplan

Lightyear signs deal to provide 5,000 solar cars to Leaseplan

Lightyear inks deal to provide 5,000 solar cars to car subscription firm Leaseplan as soon as 2024.
Tesla begins ramping up pre-production of electric Semi, but still faces delays

Tesla begins ramping up pre-production of electric Semi, but still faces delays

Tesla begins limited production of long-awaited Semi electric truck at its Giga Nevada factory, though it still faces delays due to supply chain issues.