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Rivian says Australia market critically important, but may have to wait till 2023

Rivian says Australia market critically important, but may have to wait till 2023

Rivian flags Australia’s importance to future success, but suggests that it may not launch here until at least 2023.
All-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge shoots to top of Australian EV sales

All-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge shoots to top of Australian EV sales

The Volvo XC40 Recharge electric accounted for one in three of its XC40 SUV and 21% of all Volvo’s sales in September.
California to ban petrol garden equipment like lawn mowers and leaf blowers

California to ban petrol garden equipment like lawn mowers and leaf blowers

California to ban sales of highly polluting petrol and diesel garden equipment such as lawnmowers and leaf blowers.
“Easy to live with:” Classic electric car conversions on the rise

“Easy to live with:” Classic electric car conversions on the rise

Classic car conversions: “It’s not just about converting to electric – it’s about making them easy to live with that’s key.”
Musk flags Berlin factory opening as Model Y lifts Europe to record EV sales

Musk flags Berlin factory opening as Model Y lifts Europe to record EV sales

Musk says Tesla Model Y electric crossover – which helped Europe hit record battery-electric car sales – will start rolling off Berlin factory next month.
James Bond’s favourite Aston Martin goes electric with Beckham-backed conversion

James Bond’s favourite Aston Martin goes electric with Beckham-backed conversion

An electric version of Aston Martin made famous by 007, and converted by David Beckham-backed company, can be yours for just $US1 million.
“Futurist” Trevor St Baker says EV myths are slowing take up of electric cars

“Futurist” Trevor St Baker says EV myths are slowing take up of electric cars

Self-styled ‘futurist’, coal baron and EV enthusiast Trevor St Baker says myths are slowing uptake of EVs, and wants new petrol car sales banned by 2035.
Sentry mode: Tesla isn’t just a car, it’s a security device

Sentry mode: Tesla isn’t just a car, it’s a security device

We have a few “best of” videos from sentry mode, but it can eat into your range.