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Car subscription service says EVs to jump to 25 pct of fleet

Car subscription service says EVs to jump to 25 pct of fleet

Car subscription service provider Carbar raises $50 million to finance new purchases, and expects EV offerings to grow quickly.
Huge interest in electric ute maker Rivian as it raises $3.4 billion

Huge interest in electric ute maker Rivian as it raises $3.4 billion

Rivian inks another $US2.5 billion in funding, and there is plenty of Australian interest for it according to one local importer.
Mercedes accelerates electric shift, gains on Tesla with 1000km range EV

Mercedes accelerates electric shift, gains on Tesla with 1000km range EV

German automaker targets BEVs in all segments by 2022 and will launch electric-only models from 2025.
Tesla to do more “due diligence” before accepting Bitcoin again

Tesla to do more “due diligence” before accepting Bitcoin again

Elon Musk says Tesla will accept Bitcoin again after more “due diligence”, and the cryptocurrency is using more renewables.
Hyrodgen truck company Hyzon begins trading on Nasdaq with big valuation

Hyrodgen truck company Hyzon begins trading on Nasdaq with big valuation

Hydrogen truck maker Hyzon says float marks the starting line for its technology.
Musk confirms Tesla Supercharger network will be open to other EVs soon

Musk confirms Tesla Supercharger network will be open to other EVs soon

Elon Musk confirms Tesla’s Supercharging network will open to other electric vehicles later in 2021, in a big boost for EV charging options.
BYD electric van due in Australia soon, with people mover, SUV and hatch to follow

BYD electric van due in Australia soon, with people mover, SUV and hatch to follow

Nexport’s first BYD EV import will be an electric van, with orders open soon. A people mover, an SUV and the cheaper hatch will follow.
United Airlines announces purchase of 100 electric planes

United Airlines announces purchase of 100 electric planes

United Airlines makes order for 100 electric planes for short haul routes that it expects to operate from 2026.