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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.
South Australia offers $3,000 rebate to limited number of new electric cars

South Australia offers $3,000 rebate to limited number of new electric cars

Electric car sales to get boost in South Australia under proposed $18 million plan but it’s not enough to power a rapid transition to zero emissions cars, say critics.
Mercedes announces cheaper Australian EQC variant, as all-electric demand grows

Mercedes announces cheaper Australian EQC variant, as all-electric demand grows

Mercedes announces “more affordable” variant of its EQC 400 4MATIC, after identifying an opportunity to attract more first-time electric SUV customers.
“Amazing:” Musk defends Tesla Full Self-Driving, as experts assess AI Day

“Amazing:” Musk defends Tesla Full Self-Driving, as experts assess AI Day

Elon Musk says Tesla FSD is amazing by human standards, and MIT expert Lex Fridman spells out his takeaways from AI Day.
Ford doubles production target for F-150 Lightning electric ute

Ford doubles production target for F-150 Lightning electric ute

Ford to double production numbers for its electric ute after strong response from consumers.