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Will Tesla build a Gigafactory in Australia? Cannon-Brookes has suggested it to Musk

Will Tesla build a Gigafactory in Australia? Cannon-Brookes has suggested it to Musk

Would Tesla build a Gigafactory in Australia? Software billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes says he has suggested it to Musk.
The coffee cart powered by solar and batteries that were headed for landfill

The coffee cart powered by solar and batteries that were headed for landfill

The coffee cart made from solar panels destined for landfill and recycled laptop batteries, and manned by students from YMCA schools learning to be Baristas.
EVs and autonomy: Why it will make no sense to buy your own electric car

EVs and autonomy: Why it will make no sense to buy your own electric car

Cars are expensive because they are driven less than one hour a day. Fleet and shared cars, however, can offer paybacks on EVs in just six months.
Geely targets nearly a million “new energy” vehicle sales by 2025

Geely targets nearly a million “new energy” vehicle sales by 2025

Chinese automotive giant Geely Auto Group has targeted annual sales of “new energy” vehicles of nearly a million by 2025.
Sono already boasts 15,000 reservations for solar-roof Sion

Sono already boasts 15,000 reservations for solar-roof Sion

Sono Motors says it has received more than 15,000 reservations for its Sion electric vehicle with an integrated solar PV roof.
“Zero effect on Tesla:” Musk says demand so strong no contract needed for Hertz

“Zero effect on Tesla:” Musk says demand so strong no contract needed for Hertz

Elon Musk says no need for contract with Hertz as demand exceeds production, and Tesla’s value soars another 9 per cent.
Tesla starts trialling Supercharger access for other electric cars

Tesla starts trialling Supercharger access for other electric cars

Tesla opens Superchargers in Netherlands to drivers of non-Tesla electric vehicles, in move that could be major boost to the EV maker’s coffers.
Audi extends e-Tron driving range

Audi extends e-Tron driving range

New software update for owners of either a 2019 or 2020 Audi e-Tron will extend the car’s range by up to 20 additional kilometres,