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Nio value surges past GM as electric vehicle sales double

Nio value surges past GM as electric vehicle sales double

Premium smart electric vehicle maker Nio announces sales doubled in October, leading to surge in shares amidst anticipation of the US election and rumoured European expansion.
Tesla adds Honda to carbon pool after Japanese car maker’s EV sales disappoint

Tesla adds Honda to carbon pool after Japanese car maker’s EV sales disappoint

Honda’s failure to hit the mark in Europe with its first full electric vehicle means it will have to buy credits from Tesla, delivering another windfall to the EV maker.
VW to transform Greek island of Astypalea into green mobility hub

VW to transform Greek island of Astypalea into green mobility hub

VW signs deal with Greek government to turn tourist island of Astypalea into green mobility hub, turning entire car, services and transport fleet electric.
Tesla Sentry captures thief scoping cars: Why you need storage in your Tesla!

Tesla Sentry captures thief scoping cars: Why you need storage in your Tesla!

Footage of potential car thief caught by Tesla Sentry Mode highlights importance of checking storage options are working correctly.
More Australian drivers embrace electrified cars, as hybrid SUV sales triple

More Australian drivers embrace electrified cars, as hybrid SUV sales triple

Australian drivers embrace electrified drivetrains, with figures showing hybrid SUV sales tripling compared to same period in 2019, and passenger EVs up 25 per cent.
Tesla discounts thousands for Model 3 as port chaos causes delivery delays

Tesla discounts thousands for Model 3 as port chaos causes delivery delays

New Model 3 customers face delivery delays due to Port of Botany chaos, but will benefit from the recent price reduction announced by Tesla.
Nissan Leaf owner upgrades EV battery for under $A3,500

Nissan Leaf owner upgrades EV battery for under $A3,500

Early model Nissan Leaf gets battery upgrade for fraction of price it would cost if done by Nissan.
Elon Musk: Tesla almost went bankrupt during Model 3 ramp

Elon Musk: Tesla almost went bankrupt during Model 3 ramp

Tesla boss Elon Musk divulges how close Tesla came to bankruptcy during the “extreme stress” of the company’s Model 3 ramp up.