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All-electric Ford F-150 beats Tesla Cybertruck in US buyer survey

All-electric Ford F-150 beats Tesla Cybertruck in US buyer survey

More people would buy all-electric Ford F-150 over Hummer EV, Rivian R1T and even the Tesla Cybertruck, a US-based survey has revealed.
Plugged In: Electric ferries and trucks, Gold Coast chargers

Plugged In: Electric ferries and trucks, Gold Coast chargers

The Driven’s weekly EV news wrap up: Australian commercial boat company Austal plans line of electric ferries; the first electric Volvo truck lands in Australia; Tritium’s new 75kW fast charger online in the Gold Coast; and more.
Hyundai Kona EV to be trialled as a police car in Sydney

Hyundai Kona EV to be trialled as a police car in Sydney

Hyundai Kona EV to be decked out in blue and white checks, minus the the lights and sirens, as part of a 12-month trial as a Crime Prevention Unit car in Penrith.
Volkswagen challenges Tesla with new “Trinity” electric vehicle

Volkswagen challenges Tesla with new “Trinity” electric vehicle

Volkswagen shapes up to Tesla, implying a tri-motor electric car is being planned by the company, while Elon Musk says he will back a carbon capture prize.
Hyundai to stop developing new diesel engines, reports say

Hyundai to stop developing new diesel engines, reports say

Hyundai to halt development of new diesel engines as part of the group’s larger initiative to transition to all-electric and hydrogen fuel cell EVs.
Something old, something blue: Electric Kombi conversion hits the spot

Something old, something blue: Electric Kombi conversion hits the spot

A neat combination of new technology, repurposed batteries and old school looks and feels give the impression that this Kombi’s fate was always to be reborn as an electric vehicle.
GM self-driving vehicle arm, Cruise, signs deal with Microsoft

GM self-driving vehicle arm, Cruise, signs deal with Microsoft

Microsoft enters into long-term strategic relationship with General Motors subsidiary Cruise to accelerate commercialisation of self-driving vehicles.
China reveals 620km/hr high-temp electric maglev train

China reveals 620km/hr high-temp electric maglev train

China debuts world’s first high-temperature superconducting maglev train which it says is capable of reaching speeds of up to 620 kilometres per hour.