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Nio to release three new electric vehicles as EV market nears “tipping point”

Nio to release three new electric vehicles as EV market nears “tipping point”

Chinese EV maker Nio promises another three electric models as it says the global EV market nears a tipping point.
Rivian mulls second EV factory in Texas, as Musk suggests they focus on first

Rivian mulls second EV factory in Texas, as Musk suggests they focus on first

Amazon-backed start-up is reportedly planning a second factory before it has delivered a single vehicle for sale.
Hyundai goes into battle with Tesla with Ioniq 5 crossover

Hyundai goes into battle with Tesla with Ioniq 5 crossover

To succeed in the EV market, car makers must offer products that can compete with Tesla. Hyundai may be able to do just that with the Ioniq 5.
“Look out!”: Mercedes says its electric EQS can dodge potholes

“Look out!”: Mercedes says its electric EQS can dodge potholes

All-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS has pothole-dodging superpowers and will share them with other Mercs.
Audi’s electric roadster concept is inspired by 1930s Luftwaffe favourite

Audi’s electric roadster concept is inspired by 1930s Luftwaffe favourite

Audi to go all out with new open electric roadster concept called Skysphere at the world’s most exclusive car event.
BYD’s budget electric hatch poised to beat Tesla low-cost rival to market

BYD’s budget electric hatch poised to beat Tesla low-cost rival to market

Budget electric hatch made by BYD is about to go on sale in China, bringing it a step closer to an Australian launch.
Nissan targets 40% full battery electric vehicle sales in US by 2030

Nissan targets 40% full battery electric vehicle sales in US by 2030

Nissan says it aims to have 40 per cent of its US new car sales in the form of full battery electric vehicles by 2030.
Why has Tesla pushed the Cybertruck launch back to 2022?

Why has Tesla pushed the Cybertruck launch back to 2022?

Tesla changes production date for Cybertruck electric utility truck, pushing back first delivery dates to 2022. Why?