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Volvo to start using fossil-free green steel in cars from this year

Volvo to start using fossil-free green steel in cars from this year

Volvo Group plans to produce the world’s first vehicles to be made from fossil fuel-free steel, with the first vehicles expected later this year.
France to offer grants for electric bikes in cash for car clunkers program

France to offer grants for electric bikes in cash for car clunkers program

France may offer owners of old internal combustion engine cars a grant of $AU4,000 if they hand over their vehicles for scrap and buy an electric bicycle.
Tesla sells one in three electric cars in China

Tesla sells one in three electric cars in China

Tesla sales follow global trend in China, and now account for 37% of Tesla’s sales globally.
States should “slam the brakes” on electric vehicle taxes, says business lobby

States should “slam the brakes” on electric vehicle taxes, says business lobby

Australian business lobby calls on states to “slam the brakes” on proposed electric vehicle taxes, saying they are a “major disincentive” in lagging market.

Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket in Japan as price reaches all-time low

Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket in Japan as price reaches all-time low

Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket 1300% in Japan because a price drop and boosted EV subsidies have brought its price to $A40,000.
Tesla hints at Model 2 and new EV range, recruits China lead designer

Tesla hints at Model 2 and new EV range, recruits China lead designer

Tesla appears to be taking another step towards its expected “Model 2” electric hatchback, and even perhaps a whole range of new EV designs.
Tesla wants speedy permits for climate-friendly projects, as Berlin gigafactory faces delay

Tesla wants speedy permits for climate-friendly projects, as Berlin gigafactory faces delay

Tesla criticises slow approval processes for German infrastructure projects as it waits for final approval for its Berlin gigafactory.
Tesla, MG and Porsche lead doubling of electric car sales in first quarter

Tesla, MG and Porsche lead doubling of electric car sales in first quarter

Two new players at either pricing extremity of the local EV market, plus of course Tesla, lead a doubling in overall sales in first quarter.