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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.
iPhone manufacturer Foxconn buys US assembly plant to build electric utes

iPhone manufacturer Foxconn buys US assembly plant to build electric utes

Foxconn – best known for being the producer of Apple’s iPhone – will manufacture Lordstown Motors’ Endurance electric ute at a newly purchased plant.
Tesla insurance will change the way you think about driving

Tesla insurance will change the way you think about driving

Driving data used for Tesla’s car insurance product signals a potentially massive shift in driving behaviour.
The electric van that can double as an affordable camper for grey nomads

The electric van that can double as an affordable camper for grey nomads

A new electric van being brought to Australia can also be fitted out as a comfortable and affordable camper van.
MG reveals longer range option and facelift for ZS EV, and it is coming to Australia

MG reveals longer range option and facelift for ZS EV, and it is coming to Australia

New MG ZS EV with bigger battery, longer range and new look will come to Australia in 2022, while base level variant will also get a bigger battery.