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Musk urges caution as testers say latest Tesla FSD upgrade is “huge improvement”

Musk urges caution as testers say latest Tesla FSD upgrade is “huge improvement”

Latest version of Tesla Full Self Driving beta self-driving software upgrade labelled “huge improvement”, while Elon Musk urges testers to remain “super cautious”.
Rivian opens electric ute and SUV configurator page, launch confirmed for June

Rivian opens electric ute and SUV configurator page, launch confirmed for June

Rivian to open all-electric ute and SUV configuration page on Monday (US time), with US deliveries to commence in June 2021.
UK and Europe to declare war on new petrol and diesel car sales

UK and Europe to declare war on new petrol and diesel car sales

Conservative UK government is set to announce a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and the European Union may do so by 2025, according to new reports.
Victoria to spend $20 million on three-year trial for zero emissions bus fleet

Victoria to spend $20 million on three-year trial for zero emissions bus fleet

Victoria to spend $20 million to kick off three-year trial of electric and other zero emissions buses.
Plugged In: MG launches cheapest EV,  states push EV taxes, and more charging locations

Plugged In: MG launches cheapest EV, states push EV taxes, and more charging locations

A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including MG ZS EV launch and review, SA and NSW push EV taxes, Tasmania announces 100% EV target and WA gets first Chargefox fast charger.
Ford expands EV production team and factories for electric F-150 and eTransit

Ford expands EV production team and factories for electric F-150 and eTransit

Ford to hire additional employees and invest $US100 million to expand production capacity of its all-electric F-150 and all-new E-Transit.
Tasmania sets 100 per cent electric vehicle target for government fleet

Tasmania sets 100 per cent electric vehicle target for government fleet

Tasmania’s Liberal government pledges to transition vehicle fleet to 100% electric vehicles by 2030, to boost uptake in the state and cut dependence on liquid fuels.
“Madness”: EV advocates take aim at NSW move to copy electric vehicle tax

“Madness”: EV advocates take aim at NSW move to copy electric vehicle tax

News that NSW will consider an EV tax labelled “madness”, following news similar tax in South Australia will likely face defeat in parliament.