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Rivian promises to begin selling electric vans to non-Amazon customers in 2023

Rivian promises to begin selling electric vans to non-Amazon customers in 2023

Rivian has promised to begin selling its commercial van to non-Amazon companies starting in 2022, with deliveries expected for 2023
No carrot, no stick: Why EVs are not making it to Australia in big numbers

No carrot, no stick: Why EVs are not making it to Australia in big numbers

Global car manufacturers have much more incentive to send their EVs to markets closer to home, because Australia has neither carrot nor stick.
Kean trumps Morrison with new $105m EV package for fleet operators

Kean trumps Morrison with new $105m EV package for fleet operators

A day after Morrison missed the bus on EV policy, NSW has unveiled a $105 million package to boost electric vehicles in private fleets.
Volkswagen plans new EV model and factory to rival Tesla

Volkswagen plans new EV model and factory to rival Tesla

Volkswagen says it will build a new factory near Wolfsburg HQ to build a flagship electric sedan, starting in 2026 with level 4 autonomy.
Tesla’s latest FSD upgrade addresses emergency vehicle issues

Tesla’s latest FSD upgrade addresses emergency vehicle issues

Tesla rolls out new beta version of FSD with improved emergency vehicle detection, following investigation into series of crashes.
Tesla may be on cusp of unveiling new budget-priced EV

Tesla may be on cusp of unveiling new budget-priced EV

Tesla China executive says new EV designed and made in Shanghai will be on roads soon. It may be revealed at upcoming China auto show.
Cybertruck tiny home pod takes the weekend to the next level

Cybertruck tiny home pod takes the weekend to the next level

As if it weren’t already obvious that EVs won’t ruin the weekend, a new camper add-on promises to turn electric utes such as the Cybertruck into micro weekenders.
FFS: Coalition EV policy fizzles out with no grand plan, and no emissions limits

FFS: Coalition EV policy fizzles out with no grand plan, and no emissions limits

The Morrison government finally releases EV policy, but includes no action on financial incentives for drivers or vehicle emissions limits for carmakers.