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Researchers develop tools to streamline EV delivery routes

Researchers develop tools to streamline EV delivery routes

Researchers from Sweden develop tools to help electric delivery vehicles navigate routes using as little energy as possible.
BYD aims to become second car company to reach one million EV sales in a year

BYD aims to become second car company to reach one million EV sales in a year

Chinese automotive manufacturer BYD targets 1.2 million electric vehicle sales in 2022.
NSW reaches electric milestone with more than 10,000 EVs on road, mostly Tesla

NSW reaches electric milestone with more than 10,000 EVs on road, mostly Tesla

There are now officially more than 10,000 battery-electric vehicles on NSW roads, with nearly two thirds of them made by Tesla.
Plugged-in Mini sparks talk Tesla may open up Superchargers in Australia

Plugged-in Mini sparks talk Tesla may open up Superchargers in Australia

Photo of a Mini Cooper S electric hatch at a Sydney Supercharger sparks discussion on whether Tesla is trialling access to other EV makes in Australia.
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.