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2020 was the starter pistol on EVs – now the world looks to Norway for inspiration

2020 was the starter pistol on EVs – now the world looks to Norway for inspiration

Norway’s EV industry groups are baffled by Australia’s efforts to slow down its already lagging electric car industry.
Model 3 leads global EV market, while Model Y beats ID.3

Model 3 leads global EV market, while Model Y beats ID.3

The Tesla Model 3 is still clear lead in the global plug-in electric vehicle market, while Tesla’s Model Y and fellow 2020 newcomer Volkswagen ID.3 jostle for a place in the top three.
Musk predicts full autonomy from 2021, says EVs will double electricity demand

Musk predicts full autonomy from 2021, says EVs will double electricity demand

Musk says Tesla may start releasing fully autonomous driving capabilities to customers from 2021, and the transition to electric transport will double energy demands.
New solar electric catamaran to be based on Volkswagen MEB platform

New solar electric catamaran to be based on Volkswagen MEB platform

Austrian boat maker Silent-Yachts teams up with Volkswagen’s Cupra to develop solar electric catamaran powered by Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix.
Yutong takes world’s largest e-bus order to service 2022 FIFA World Cup

Yutong takes world’s largest e-bus order to service 2022 FIFA World Cup

Bus maker Yutong announces order for 741 electric buses from Qatar to provide commuting services for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition

NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition

The Liberal NSW government will begin transitioning the entire state bus fleet to zero emissions transport within the decade, starting with 120 electric buses in 2021.
“On yer e-bike”: Brisbane ditches CityCycle in favour of electric bikes

“On yer e-bike”: Brisbane ditches CityCycle in favour of electric bikes

Brisbane to ditch ill-fated CityCycle program which has been draining city funds in favour of electric bikes.
GM downgrades Nikola deal, cancels Badger hydrogen ute

GM downgrades Nikola deal, cancels Badger hydrogen ute

General Motors ditches equity stake in electric car and truck start-up Nikola, and will no longer build the Badger ute.