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Las Vegas company designs Tesla Cybertruck camper add-on

Las Vegas company designs Tesla Cybertruck camper add-on

Las Vegas-based analytics company Stream branches out and creates a camper addition to Tesla’s popular yet polarising electric ute.
“Offsetting is a cop-out”: Polestar plots climate neutral course for 2030

“Offsetting is a cop-out”: Polestar plots climate neutral course for 2030

Polestar plans to make the world’s first “truly climate neutral car” by 2030 by eliminating emissions in the production line rather than simply offsetting emissions.
Mercedes to launch electric EQS sedan in Europe in August, Australia in 2022

Mercedes to launch electric EQS sedan in Europe in August, Australia in 2022

Mercedes-Benz to launch soon-to-be-unveiled EQS all-electric S-Class sedan in Europe in August, with reports suggesting that it will make its way to Australia by early 2022.
Australia electric car sales double, but swamped by numbers of diesel, petrol sales

Australia electric car sales double, but swamped by numbers of diesel, petrol sales

Electric car sales are increasing at a much higher rate than all other drivetrains but are being swamped by new petrol and diesel vehicles on the road as the sector experiences a rebound.
Here’s how the states can accelerate Australia’s sputtering electric vehicle transition

Here’s how the states can accelerate Australia’s sputtering electric vehicle transition

In absence of federal leadership, states and territories can work together and fill policy gaps. Now’s the time for them to band together on electric vehicles. Here’s how they can do it.
Automated BusBot begins driverless trials in Coffs Harbour

Automated BusBot begins driverless trials in Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour to trial an automated public shuttle bus operated without a supervisor or driver as it flags a shift to electric transport.
Hyundai unveils 2021 Kona Electric pricing, with longer range and design tweaks

Hyundai unveils 2021 Kona Electric pricing, with longer range and design tweaks

Hyundai releases pricing and specifications details for 2021 Kona Electric, which gets not only a fresh new face but also an increase in range and new driver-assist and technology features.
Cadillac begins road testing of all-electric Lyric SUV

Cadillac begins road testing of all-electric Lyric SUV

Cadillac Lyriq, a luxury SUV that will be the brand’s first all-electric vehicle, has begun road testing according to a recent announcement from the company.