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Volvo and Geely deepen electric car partnership

Volvo and Geely deepen electric car partnership

Volvo and Geely to maintain separate corporate structures but cooperate more closely in effort to deliver “synergies in powertrains”.
Hyundai reports huge interest for Ioniq 5 electric vehicle in Europe

Hyundai reports huge interest for Ioniq 5 electric vehicle in Europe

Hyundai says limited edition Ioniq 5 already over-subscribed by almost 300% within 24 hours, with 236,000 expressions of interest received.
Wuling Mini outsells Tesla Model 3, as China dominates global top 10 EV sales

Wuling Mini outsells Tesla Model 3, as China dominates global top 10 EV sales

Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV has overtaken Tesla Model 3 as the world’s most popular electric vehicle for the first time as Chinese made EVs dominate top 10.
Tech giants are moving in on the electric car industry

Tech giants are moving in on the electric car industry

Huawei and Foxconn hit EV headlines, highlighting a shift in the auto industry as cars increasingly become devices-on-wheels.
All-electric Kombi will be VW’s first autonomous vehicle

All-electric Kombi will be VW’s first autonomous vehicle

The ID. Buzz to be first VW to feature self-driving technology and will serve as a “robo-taxi”.
Six-minute EV battery one step closer as Magnis reports successful test results

Six-minute EV battery one step closer as Magnis reports successful test results

Magnis reports promising results indicating major step towards goal for “extra-fast charging” electric vehicle battery that can charge in just six minutes.
Victoria Greens want to reward EV owners with $10,000 ‘eco bonus’, rather than tax them

Victoria Greens want to reward EV owners with $10,000 ‘eco bonus’, rather than tax them

Victorian Greens propose $10,000 ‘eco bonus’ for EV purchases, as a response to Labor’s proposed tax on EV drivers.
Mark Webber takes Porsche Taycan customers to race-track for an electric spin

Mark Webber takes Porsche Taycan customers to race-track for an electric spin

F1 driver Mark Webber gives three lucky customers an early taste of what their soon-to-arrive Porsche Taycan electric cars can do.