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Can we all drive Teslas and still get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050?

Can we all drive Teslas and still get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050?

Even if powered and manufactured using clean electricity, a Tesla Model 3 incurs more than the total per capita emissions allowable to achieve net zero emissions globally.
The electric utes that will be the first to tow your boat, and power our tradies

The electric utes that will be the first to tow your boat, and power our tradies

There are now numerous electric utes on the horizon. Which will get to Australia first, and at what price point?
Honda and GM to share EV platform, with new electric cars on sale from 2024

Honda and GM to share EV platform, with new electric cars on sale from 2024

Honda to share its new EV platform designs with American auto giant General Motors, and start selling EVs in the North American market using common parts.
Polestar 2 available in three variants as Europe pricing and new markets announced

Polestar 2 available in three variants as Europe pricing and new markets announced

Swedish premium all-electric car brand Polestar introduces new variants of Polestar 2, preparing massive global expansion by the end of 2022.
Hyundai shows off Ioniq 6, targets 100% electric sales in Europe by 2035

Hyundai shows off Ioniq 6, targets 100% electric sales in Europe by 2035

Hyundai puts Ioniq 6 on display at IAA motor show and commits to sell only pure electric vehicles in Europe from 2035 and worldwide from 2040.
Mercedes-Benz unveils six new models as it accelerates towards “electric only” vision

Mercedes-Benz unveils six new models as it accelerates towards “electric only” vision

Mercedes-Benz unveils six new electric models and concept cars as it gets serious about accelerating the transition from “electric first” to “electric only”.
Smart unveils electric SUV, the first of new generation of all-electric vehicles

Smart unveils electric SUV, the first of new generation of all-electric vehicles

Smart unveils an electric SUV, the first of a new generation of electric only vehicles as it dumps the internal combustion engine.
Tesla plans to invest $8 billion into EV battery plant next to Giga Berlin

Tesla plans to invest $8 billion into EV battery plant next to Giga Berlin

Tesla to invest up to €5 billion in lithium-ion battery plant near Berlin, with a decision on a state subsidy of €1 billion expected by year end.