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Tesla to roll out FSD beta to Canada and Norway next

Tesla to roll out FSD beta to Canada and Norway next

Elon Musk reveals Tesla will roll out Full Self Driving software upgrade to Canada and Norway after the US.
German agency fines Tesla for allegedly failing to comply with battery recycling laws

German agency fines Tesla for allegedly failing to comply with battery recycling laws

Germany’s Federal Environment Agency has reportedly fined Tesla for failing to comply with battery recycling regulations
Evee expands electric car rental range to include Audi e-trons

Evee expands electric car rental range to include Audi e-trons

Electric vehicle hire service Evee expands offerings with addition of two premium all-electric Audi e-trons.
Tesla Model 3 leads Europe EV sales as electric and hybrid cars overtake diesel

Tesla Model 3 leads Europe EV sales as electric and hybrid cars overtake diesel

Tesla, Volkswagen and Renault lead landmark moment in Europe auto industry in September which saw more electrified vehicles sold than diesel-fuelled.
SEA Electric secures $20 million in finance from US investors

SEA Electric secures $20 million in finance from US investors

Australian electric drive manufacturer secures $20m investment from US-based consulting firm Invictus Advisory Group.
Mitsubishi flags plans for “mini-EV”, China EV and hybrid minivan

Mitsubishi flags plans for “mini-EV”, China EV and hybrid minivan

Has Mitsubishi Motors boosted its electric ambitions? Reports out of Japan say the automaker will add five or more electric and PHEVs to its lineup starting this year.
GM converts 1977 Chevy pick-up to all-electric, in bid for “EV aftermarket”

GM converts 1977 Chevy pick-up to all-electric, in bid for “EV aftermarket”

General Motors converts all-American 1977 Chevy pick-up to all-electric, in first demonstration of Electric Connect and Cruise package planned for sale in 2021.
Hyundai finally issues Australia recall notice for affected Kona electrics

Hyundai finally issues Australia recall notice for affected Kona electrics

Hyundai Australia issues safety recall for owners of Kona electric vehicles built between January 31 2018 and March 2 2020.