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Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV “communicates with light”

Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV “communicates with light”

Volkswagen talks up the features of the new ID.4 as it prepares to release the all-electric compact SUV in the US, with Australia to follow.
Elon Musk says solar electric van makes more sense than Cybertruck

Elon Musk says solar electric van makes more sense than Cybertruck

Tesla boss Elon Musk says Cybertruck could have solar panels, but a solar electric van would make “a little more sense”.
Tesla full self-driving one step closer as Germany paves way for Level 4 autonomy

Tesla full self-driving one step closer as Germany paves way for Level 4 autonomy

Regulatory approval for self-driving vehicles now one step closer, as German government paves way to draft autonomous driving laws.
Mini electric hatch gets makeover, driver assist upgrade

Mini electric hatch gets makeover, driver assist upgrade

BMW announces Mini electric hatch will get new exterior and interior design tweaks and driver assistance upgrades from March.
Toyota to unveil two electric cars and autonomous mobility services

Toyota to unveil two electric cars and autonomous mobility services

Toyota to unveil two all-electric cars for US sale by 2022, and aims to offer autonomous mobility services within two to three years.
Australia’s SEA looks to use electric truck batteries in second life storage applications

Australia’s SEA looks to use electric truck batteries in second life storage applications

Electric truck firm SEA Electric partners with Canada’s Exro to accelerate development of battery control system in second-life storage applications.
Hydrogen truck company Hyzon Motors signs $A3.5bn deal for fund raising vehicle

Hydrogen truck company Hyzon Motors signs $A3.5bn deal for fund raising vehicle

Hydrogen truck company Hyzon Motors signs deal to list on NASDAQ via special purpose acquisition company.
Tesla to sell Model 2 to global market, could be ready this year

Tesla to sell Model 2 to global market, could be ready this year

Tesla may sell an electric “Model 2” hatchback on the global market this year, but first must face regulatory battles in China.