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Rivian plans 3,500 fast chargers, and 10,000 AC chargers by 2023

Rivian plans 3,500 fast chargers, and 10,000 AC chargers by 2023

Rivian to expand its two electric charging networks, with plans to deliver over 3,500 DC fast chargers at over 600 sites, and over 10,000 AC charging stations.
Audi to launch Q6 e-tron in 2022, promises more than 20 all-electric models by 2025

Audi to launch Q6 e-tron in 2022, promises more than 20 all-electric models by 2025

Audi is set to debut its all Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV in 2022, and expects to deliver more than 20 fully electric models by 2025.
Tesla says Australia will miss out on Semi electric truck unless road rules changed

Tesla says Australia will miss out on Semi electric truck unless road rules changed

Tesla warns Australia may miss out on soon-to-be released Semi electric truck, because it is too wide for Australian roads unless current rules are changed.
Tritium to supply EV chargers to California energy utility

Tritium to supply EV chargers to California energy utility

Electric car charging solution provider EvGateway selects Tritium as supplier of DC fast charging units for 27 locations across California.
BHP inks deal with China research firm on electric transport

BHP inks deal with China research firm on electric transport

Mining giant BHP announces agreement with Automotive Data of China, designed to support research into transport electrification.
Volkswagen leads Tesla in consumption of cobalt in EV industry

Volkswagen leads Tesla in consumption of cobalt in EV industry

New data on EV battery materials usage by carmakers reveals Tesla reduced use of cobalt, and VW consumed the most.
Five-minute battery firm Storedot appoints oil industry exec as chair

Five-minute battery firm Storedot appoints oil industry exec as chair

StoreDot nabs oil industry executive David Gilmour to take its “five-minute battery” to market.
“Insane adventure:” Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter take Porsche Taycan for a spin

“Insane adventure:” Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter take Porsche Taycan for a spin

“Insane” and “addictive” are just two superlatives used to describe the Porsche Taycan when Hollywood actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter take it for a spin.