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Hyundai recalls Kona Electric again, this time over braking system software

Hyundai recalls Kona Electric again, this time over braking system software

Hyundai hands out second recall in as many months for Kona Electric, this time to update software to remedy braking system issue.
Fisker inks EV production deal with Magna in Europe

Fisker inks EV production deal with Magna in Europe

US electric vehicle start-up Fisker Inc enters “operational phase”, in deal inked with Canadian mobility technology company Magna International.
Elon Musk’s wealth grew by price of four Model 3 EVs per minute in 2020

Elon Musk’s wealth grew by price of four Model 3 EVs per minute in 2020

Elon Musk’s wealth has grown by the equivalent of the cost of more than four Model 3 electric vehicles a minute in 2020.
Musk says FSD subscription will be available from early 2021

Musk says FSD subscription will be available from early 2021

Musk confirms Full Self-Driving package will be available from early 2021 – possibly indicating a wide release of the software by that time.
ACT puts out call for 90 all-electric buses and charging infrastructure

ACT puts out call for 90 all-electric buses and charging infrastructure

ACT government launches market-sounding processes to kick-start the procurement of 90 all-electric buses for the national capital.
“Biggest change since Model T”: South Australia wants all new car sales to be electric by 2035

“Biggest change since Model T”: South Australia wants all new car sales to be electric by 2035

South Australia aims to make all new car sales fully electric by 2035 in what it says will be the biggest step change since the Model T.
Plugged in: Tesla tops 10,000 sales, EV Calendar released and more EV happenings

Plugged in: Tesla tops 10,000 sales, EV Calendar released and more EV happenings

Our last Plugged In for 2021 giving you a round up of what’s happened this week: From Tesla topping 10,000 EV sales in Australia, our new EV model calendar and various other EV happenings.
Complete list of electric cars under $75,000 in Australia in 2021

Complete list of electric cars under $75,000 in Australia in 2021

The options for electric vehicle buyers in Australia are growing: Here is the complete list of new models available in 2021 under $75,000.