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Lucid rated most efficient EV in US fuel economy guide, but Tesla not ranked

Lucid rated most efficient EV in US fuel economy guide, but Tesla not ranked

Lucid Air dominates rankings of most efficient EVs in the US, but Tesla electric cars were not included on the list.
Lucid shares surge on back of order book to match legacy car giants Ford and GM

Lucid shares surge on back of order book to match legacy car giants Ford and GM

The market value of EV upstart Lucid Air has climbed to the levels of legacy carmarkers Ford and GM after a jump in orders.
Hyundai Seven and Kia EV9 and their swivelling seats debut at LA Auto Show

Hyundai Seven and Kia EV9 and their swivelling seats debut at LA Auto Show

LA auto show sees official unveiling of Hyundai Seven SUV concept and Kia Concept EV9, both with front seats that can swivel to the rear to create a “lounge”.
Trickle charge: Australians really want to buy EVs, but most new models are hard to find

Trickle charge: Australians really want to buy EVs, but most new models are hard to find

Australians are hungry for electric vehicles, but even those willing to pay $60,000 or more for the current crop of EVs are being frustrated by a trickle of supply.
Just another day in the life of a happy EV owner

Just another day in the life of a happy EV owner

I checked the price of petrol, saying a silent prayer of thankfulness that I drive an EV and no longer have fossil fuel price anxiety.
Porsche reveals all-electric Taycan GTS to arrive in Australia in 2022

Porsche reveals all-electric Taycan GTS to arrive in Australia in 2022

Porsche unveils new member of its all-electric Taycan sportscar family at the LA auto show: the Taycan Grand Turismo Sport. And it’s coming to Australia.
Polestar aims to double market reach by 2023, ramp up sales by 2025

Polestar aims to double market reach by 2023, ramp up sales by 2025

Polestar plans to double global market presence to 30 markets by 2023 and ramp up sales to 290,000 vehicles by the end of 2025.
Volkswagen forced to halt production of electric vehicles due to chip shortage

Volkswagen forced to halt production of electric vehicles due to chip shortage

Global semi-conductor chip shortage forces Volkswagen to halt production of electric vehicles at its Zwickau and Dresden production plants.