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Solar Cybertruck takes shape as Tesla submits new patent application

Solar Cybertruck takes shape as Tesla submits new patent application

Tesla’s plans to offer a solar integrated option for the Cybertruck electric ute firm up with a patent application.
Rivian cuts price of electric ute, but delays deliveries by one month

Rivian cuts price of electric ute, but delays deliveries by one month

Rivian shaves $US2,000 of the Launch Edition price of the pick-up by making an off-road upgrade optional, but delays first deliveries.
The top selling EVs globally in April, and why GM and VW overtook Tesla

The top selling EVs globally in April, and why GM and VW overtook Tesla

Tesla falls to third place in car-maker total electric sales in April, but still leads by a long margin in year-to-date sales.
Plugged In: Polestar launch, EV tax rolls out, and Tesla’s mad Katter party

Plugged In: Polestar launch, EV tax rolls out, and Tesla’s mad Katter party

Australia gets its first Tesla Supercharger, Polestar launch date announced, and could Australia end sales of fossil fuel cars by 2035?
Polestar confirms Australia electric crossover launch in November

Polestar confirms Australia electric crossover launch in November

Polestar announces an official Australia launch date for the Polestar 2, the first all-electric vehicle released by the Volvo-Geely brand.
Electric Landcruiser and charger unveiled for Australian underground mines

Electric Landcruiser and charger unveiled for Australian underground mines

Contractor Murray Engineering has unveiled a light electric vehicle for use at mines, part of a deal with Siemens to build underground EV infrastructure.
Australian fast charging “unicorn” Tritium gets massive cash boost in US listing deal

Australian fast charging “unicorn” Tritium gets massive cash boost in US listing deal

Brisbane-based fast charger manufacturer Tritium will merge with a US company and list on the NASDAQ, raising $520 million to fund European expansion.
Fastned and Tesla team up for an energy and EV-charging “Superhub”

Fastned and Tesla team up for an energy and EV-charging “Superhub”

Dutch EV charging station operator teams up with Tesla to install 12 Tesla Superchargers backed by up to 10MW of renewable power for future expansion.