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Solar electric ute that will rival Cybertruck and Rivian wows LA crowds

Solar electric ute that will rival Cybertruck and Rivian wows LA crowds

New electric ute at LA auto show stands out from the EV ute crowd with an innovative solar canopy on the roof and tray.
Ford to boost EV production to 600,000 a year with utes, vans and Mustangs

Ford to boost EV production to 600,000 a year with utes, vans and Mustangs

Ford to lift EV production to 600,000 a year by 2023, with focus on the Mustang Mach-E, the F-150 Lightning, and the E-Transit.
UK to mandate EV chargers in new homes and buildings

UK to mandate EV chargers in new homes and buildings

UK to introduce new measures to ensure drivers have more places to charge as the EV transition picks up pace.
Evos launches EV fleet charger designed to buy energy at lowest cost

Evos launches EV fleet charger designed to buy energy at lowest cost

Evos launches charger aimed at fleets designed for easy install and uninstall, and packed with software, to be sold by fuel giant Ampol.
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.