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Genesis officially unveils GV60 luxury EV – and it’s “emotional”

Genesis officially unveils GV60 luxury EV – and it’s “emotional”

Genesis unveils its first dedicated electric vehicle, the GV60, offering three models, a floating crystal sphere, biometric controls and an emotional connection.
First Cupra Borns roll off production line at VW’s Zwickau plant

First Cupra Borns roll off production line at VW’s Zwickau plant

Cupra begins production of its first all-electric vehicle. It will also, eventually, come to Australia as an affordable “challenger brand.”
New ultra light e-bike hides the battery in plain sight

New ultra light e-bike hides the battery in plain sight

Carbon fibre electric bike from Luxury Italian coachbuilder Ares weighs just 9kg and hides its battery in a clever and innovative way.
Roads of tomorrow: Michigan launches EV wireless charging pilot

Roads of tomorrow: Michigan launches EV wireless charging pilot

The state of Michigan has unveiled a first of its kind wireless charging pilot program in the US.
UK electric vehicle inquiries spike as fuel crisis deepens

UK electric vehicle inquiries spike as fuel crisis deepens

Could the fuel crisis wind up being the most influential EV “switching event” the UK has seen? Data suggests it has got people thinking.
Lucid’s Tesla range-beater rolls off production line, deliveries next month

Lucid’s Tesla range-beater rolls off production line, deliveries next month

Deliveries of the luxury all-electric Lucid Air Dream Edition to begin within weeks, after the first “customer quality” car rolls off the assembly line.
When I buy an EV, do I need to keep an ICE car, just in case?

When I buy an EV, do I need to keep an ICE car, just in case?

Some EV owners have kept their petrol or diesel cars and are having a range of experiences. At least the spiders are happy.
Mercedes-Benz to bring longer range electric bus chassis to Australia

Mercedes-Benz to bring longer range electric bus chassis to Australia

Mercedes-Benz Bus to introduce an electric bus chassis into Australia by the end of 2022, following its launch in Brazil.