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Tesla dodges New Mexico consumer sales ban by opening centre on tribal lands

Tesla dodges New Mexico consumer sales ban by opening centre on tribal lands

Tesla signs agreement with sovereign Native American entity, bypassing online car sales ban in New Mexico.
VW introduces over the air updates for ID series, opens $112 million battery lab

VW introduces over the air updates for ID series, opens $112 million battery lab

German carmaker Volkswagen is stepping up its EV efforts by introducing over-the-air software updates and opening a battery cell lab.
Ausgrid and Jolt open first of 500 “free” EV charging sites in Sydney’s north

Ausgrid and Jolt open first of 500 “free” EV charging sites in Sydney’s north

Ausgrid and Jolt open the first of 500 planned free charging stations in Sydney’s north.
Apple turns to Apple Watch chief to lead self-driving electric car project

Apple turns to Apple Watch chief to lead self-driving electric car project

The Apple injects self-driving electric car project with new talent, assigning Apple Watch software executive to lead after the previous lead left to join Ford.
Which electric cars are the cheapest to own? Motoring groups crunch the numbers

Which electric cars are the cheapest to own? Motoring groups crunch the numbers

Electric cars cost up to $10,000 less to run than they did a decade ago. So which are now the cheapest to own?
Tesla Model S Plaid snatches Nurburgring record from Porsche

Tesla Model S Plaid snatches Nurburgring record from Porsche

The Tesla Model S Plaid snatches the official world speed record for a production electric car from Porsche.
Victoria may change EV rebate settings, as Model 3 buyers lead MG and Mini

Victoria may change EV rebate settings, as Model 3 buyers lead MG and Mini

Victoria may adjust EV rebates, as Model 3 proves most popular car and a suburb with strong solar and battery installations leads the postcode count.
Polaris tiny electric truck destined for Australia

Polaris tiny electric truck destined for Australia

French truck maker is reportedly looking to import its electric “micro” truck to Australia.