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Ford pledges to go all-electric in Europe by 2030

Ford pledges to go all-electric in Europe by 2030

American auto giant Ford will only sell all-electric cars from 2030, and from mid-2026 will offer only pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for sale.
Lotus imagines new electric Le Mans endurance racer for 2030 season

Lotus imagines new electric Le Mans endurance racer for 2030 season

Lotus unveils E-R9, a “design study for a next-generation pure electric endurance racer” the company predicts could be on endurance circuits by the end of the decade.
SolarEdge to supply electric powertrain and batteries for Fiat E-Ducato

SolarEdge to supply electric powertrain and batteries for Fiat E-Ducato

Solar inverter manufacturer SolarEdge will supply full electrical powertrain units and batteries for the new electric light commercial vehicle being produced by Fiat.
New version of Tesla Model S spotted with refreshed interior and exterior design

New version of Tesla Model S spotted with refreshed interior and exterior design

Images of new 2022 Tesla Model S emerge giving a close-up glimpse of the refreshed EV maker’s premium electric sedan.
VW to introduce own “carbon tax” on cars, exempting electrics

VW to introduce own “carbon tax” on cars, exempting electrics

Volkswagen to raise prices of its cars on basis of CO2 emissions, German media reports.
Controversial state EV taxes could be blocked at federal level

Controversial state EV taxes could be blocked at federal level

The federal Greens have written a law that would penalise states for taxing EV owners, describing such moves as a “terrible idea.”
All-electric Volvo XC Recharge confirmed for Australia in mid-2021

All-electric Volvo XC Recharge confirmed for Australia in mid-2021

The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric will launch in August, Volvo’s Australian arm has confirmed.
Mercedes-Benz chooses Australia over US for electric EQ series

Mercedes-Benz chooses Australia over US for electric EQ series

Mercedes-Benz is prioritising Australia over the United States when it comes to its range of EQ electric vehicles.