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Honda to phase out diesel, petrol cars in UK in favour of EVs by 2022

Honda to phase out diesel, petrol cars in UK in favour of EVs by 2022

Japanese auto maker Honda quietly moves to end sales of diesel vehicles in UK in favour of electric cars.
Don’t park in the garage: Hyundai Australia warns Kona Electric owner of fire risk

Don’t park in the garage: Hyundai Australia warns Kona Electric owner of fire risk

Update: Hyundai Australia informs Kona owner “not to park near flammable structures, for example not in a garage”, and then says information sent in error.
Tesla research chief Jeff Dahn says two million mile battery possible – and needed for V2G

Tesla research chief Jeff Dahn says two million mile battery possible – and needed for V2G

Head of Tesla’s battery research team, Jeff Dahn, says that a 3.6 million kilometre battery is not only possible, but also necessary for the grid and other transport options.
Model 3 achieves record low energy consumption in driving efficiency test

Model 3 achieves record low energy consumption in driving efficiency test

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus can achieve a market-leading 11.9kWh per 100km energy consumption, new testing shows.
EV pioneer Wiebe Wakker’s Blue Bandit goes on display in VW car museum

EV pioneer Wiebe Wakker’s Blue Bandit goes on display in VW car museum

The story of Wiebe Wakker, the Dutch explorer who drove an electric car from Europe to New Zealand via Australia, has found a place in Volkswagen’s Autostadt museum ZeitHaus.
“Absolutely wild”: Tesla Model 3 tows massive 2.7 tonne Airstream caravan

“Absolutely wild”: Tesla Model 3 tows massive 2.7 tonne Airstream caravan

Tesla Model 3 towing 2.7 tonne retro Airstream caravan impresses diehard pickup fans with its handling and “amazing torque”.
California approves nearly $US400m to fill gaps in EV charging network

California approves nearly $US400m to fill gaps in EV charging network

California approves $US384 million spend to fill gaps in California’s electric vehicle charging network as the state prepares to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel passenger cars.
Nexport’s grand vision to make electric cars, buses and trucks in NSW, lands deal with BYD

Nexport’s grand vision to make electric cars, buses and trucks in NSW, lands deal with BYD

Nexport plans to offer Australian made buses, trucks and passenger vehicles, after announcing a $700m investment in a NSW manufacturing facility.