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All-electric Kia EV6 will premiere in March as new images released

All-electric Kia EV6 will premiere in March as new images released

South Korean carmaker Kia reveals images of new all-electric EV6 and says it will officially premiere the vehicle by the end of March.
Mini to go all electric from 2030, last fossil fuel car release in 2025

Mini to go all electric from 2030, last fossil fuel car release in 2025

German car manufacturer BMW says Mini will be an all-electric brand by 2030, and will roll out its last fossil fuel model in 2025.
Plugged In: Polestar 2 arrival, SEA Electric to go public, ACT e-buses

Plugged In: Polestar 2 arrival, SEA Electric to go public, ACT e-buses

Polestar 2 imminent; SEA Electric bags millions in funding ahead of US listing; ACT flooded with registrations of interest to service new electric bus fleet; and more.
Toyota teases X Prologue, to unveil first all-electric SUV next week

Toyota teases X Prologue, to unveil first all-electric SUV next week

Toyota teases image of what is widely believed to be the company’s first fully-electric passenger vehicle outside China, and says it will unveil it next week.
“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.