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“Whole new level”: Lucid Motors boss takes all-electric Air for a spin

“Whole new level”: Lucid Motors boss takes all-electric Air for a spin

Lucid Motors CE takes the electric vehicle start-up’s Lucid Air for a spin, giving a first insight into what the actual driving experience of the sleek EV might bring.
Northvolt acquires US battery start-up, plans new benchmark in energy density

Northvolt acquires US battery start-up, plans new benchmark in energy density

Northvolt buys US-based battery technology company Cuberg and plans to scale up the company’s lithium metal battery technology to set a new benchmark in energy density.
Why people buy Tesla electric cars (hint: it’s not Elon Musk)

Why people buy Tesla electric cars (hint: it’s not Elon Musk)

Tesla is the market leader in electric cars, but what is it that makes people want to buy its products? And can other carmakers achieve the same success?
Tesla leads on EV battery costs, despite soaring lithium prices

Tesla leads on EV battery costs, despite soaring lithium prices

Tesla has 10-year lead on electric car battery costs and believes giving customers the ability to fast-charge is better than battery swapping.
Zoox expects Amazon-backed self-driving car “a lot sooner than people imagine”

Zoox expects Amazon-backed self-driving car “a lot sooner than people imagine”

Zoox CEO says commercial launch of its autonomous urban transport vehicle won’t happen next year, but it will happen “a lot sooner than people imagine.”
Polestar 2 electric car to reach Australia by the end of 2021

Polestar 2 electric car to reach Australia by the end of 2021

The Polestar 2 electric car will reach Australia by the end of 2021, the all-electric brand has announced.
Rolls-Royce electric plane taxis towards world electric speed record

Rolls-Royce electric plane taxis towards world electric speed record

Rolls Royce takes important milestone towards the company’s plans to set a new record for the world’s fastest all-electric plane.
Aussie electric truck company SEA Electric raises $55m ahead of US listing

Aussie electric truck company SEA Electric raises $55m ahead of US listing

The Australian electric truck company, founded in 2012, now hopes to list on a US stock market as soon as later this year.