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Tesla surprised by pace of “structural shift” to EVs, prepares for Model Y ramp

Tesla surprised by pace of “structural shift” to EVs, prepares for Model Y ramp

Tesla posts record earnings meeting a “structural shift” in demand for electric vehicles that continues to grow, even while production is fettered by shortage of parts.
Polestar releases over-the-air update with “range assistant”

Polestar releases over-the-air update with “range assistant”

Polestar releases over the air update to improve range management, as Australian buyers await their first deliveries.
First daring new Zeekr 001 electric coupe from Geely rolls off factory floor

First daring new Zeekr 001 electric coupe from Geely rolls off factory floor

First production-ready Zeekr 001 from Geely’s cool new mass-market brand Zeekr rolls off factory floor.
“Biggest electronic devices:” iPhone maker Foxconn unveils three new EVs

“Biggest electronic devices:” iPhone maker Foxconn unveils three new EVs

iPhone maker Foxconn expects the electric vehicle will become the “world’s largest and most expensive smart electronic device”.
Meet the “foldable” urban EV about to debut as emergency response vehicle

Meet the “foldable” urban EV about to debut as emergency response vehicle

Israeli technology start-up City Transformer has developed what it describes as “the world’s first ultra-compact electric vehicle for smart cities” that is not only small, but is also “foldable”. It will soon make its debut as part of emergency medical response organisation United Hatzalah’s fleet of vehicles. Founded in 2014 with the idea of designing […]
Toyota, Ford, and Stellantis play catch-up on EV transition with huge investments

Toyota, Ford, and Stellantis play catch-up on EV transition with huge investments

Three big car-makers announce multi-billion investments as they play catch up to the rapid transition to EVs unfolding around them.
“Not a hair shirt in sight”: Johnson throws another $2 billion at rapid EV transition

“Not a hair shirt in sight”: Johnson throws another $2 billion at rapid EV transition

Boris Johnson says green is good. “We will be driving cars … but our cars will be electric gliding silently around our cities … and not a hair shirt in sight.”
“This thing is a transformer:” Rivian electric ute video goes viral

“This thing is a transformer:” Rivian electric ute video goes viral

The video of a Rivian R1T electric ute sighting in New York has been viewed no less than 4.6 million times since being posted on Saturday.