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Tesla to make battery cells in Texas, where it is also building the Cybertruck

Tesla to make battery cells in Texas, where it is also building the Cybertruck

Tesla is planning to make battery cells in Texas, the state chosen for the location of its Cybertruck factory.
Global net zero target for 2050 needs 50 million EVs on roads in next 10 years

Global net zero target for 2050 needs 50 million EVs on roads in next 10 years

IEA says 50 million electric vehicles will need to be on roads by 2030 to meet net zero emissions target for 2050, but driving petrol cars more slowly will also help.
Scania plans a solar clad trailer to augment plug-in hybrid electric truck

Scania plans a solar clad trailer to augment plug-in hybrid electric truck

Swedish truck maker Scania announces plans to develop solar-clad truck trailer intended to help power a plug-in hybrid truck, with considerable fuel savings.
Queensland networks spotlight V2G potential in EV tactical plan

Queensland networks spotlight V2G potential in EV tactical plan

Energy Queensland tables 10-point tactical plan to support and optimise the increased uptake of electric vehicles on its networks, including vehicle-to-grid capabilities.
Electric vehicle sales in Europe expected to triple, but UK faces supply issues

Electric vehicle sales in Europe expected to triple, but UK faces supply issues

Electric vehicles tipped to triple in Europe in 2021, but the UK risks supply issues unless it shapes better laws.
Ausgrid and start-up Jolt to convert Sydney’s streetside power boxes to EV chargers

Ausgrid and start-up Jolt to convert Sydney’s streetside power boxes to EV chargers

Ausgrid reveals plan to turn streetside power kiosks into EV chargers, making electric vehicle charging more accessible in Sydney with start-up Jolt.
US-based truck rental platform to add 600 electric vans to its fleet

US-based truck rental platform to add 600 electric vans to its fleet

Growing US truck rental platform Fluid Truck announces 600 new electric trucks will be added to its fleet.
Deakin University team wins global prize for sodium batteries for low cost transport

Deakin University team wins global prize for sodium batteries for low cost transport

Team of Deakin University researchers take out global business award, for plan to deploy innovative sodium batteries to electrify Indonesian transport.