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Nissan and Mitsubishi to launch all-electric “minivehicle”

Nissan and Mitsubishi to launch all-electric “minivehicle”

A new all-electric “minivehicle” is coming to Japan in 2022, as part of a joint project between automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi.
Electric Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo deliveries kick off in Australia

Electric Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo deliveries kick off in Australia

First all-electric Porsche Taycan Cross Turismos land in Australia ahead of deliveries to first customers in September.
EV startup Rivian to go public, seeking valuation of $100 billion

EV startup Rivian to go public, seeking valuation of $100 billion

Rivian files intention to go public with a valuation that would make it the fifth-largest publicly listed automaker in the world.
BYD’s Yuan Plus crossover readies to shake up Australia’s electric car market

BYD’s Yuan Plus crossover readies to shake up Australia’s electric car market

Orders for BYD Yuan Plus, which will shake up the local EV market with an “amazing” price point, go live in October with April 2022 deliveries planned.
First Rivian electric R1T ute and R1S SUV arrive in Australia

First Rivian electric R1T ute and R1S SUV arrive in Australia

The first Rivian R1T electric ute and R1S electric SUV have arrived in Australia.
Musk says Tesla owners to get self-driving beta button with v10

Musk says Tesla owners to get self-driving beta button with v10

Elon Musk gives another update for when Tesla owners will be able to download the company’s semi-autonomous “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) beta software.
Chargefox chalks up 20,000th EV charging subscriber

Chargefox chalks up 20,000th EV charging subscriber

Chargefox, has celebrated the 20,000th user of its app, an important milestone in a country that is gradually increasing its roll out of EVs.
“Extremely fast-charging” electric vehicle battery one step closer as patent filed

“Extremely fast-charging” electric vehicle battery one step closer as patent filed

Israeli company StoreDot files patent for extremely fast-charging battery technology taking it one step closer to commercial availability for EV makers.