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Ex-Tesla engineer joins Australia battery startup Vaulta

Ex-Tesla engineer joins Australia battery startup Vaulta

Brisbane-based startup Vaulta looks to improve battery casing, taking on four new team members including ex-Tesla engineer Alan Zorkot, to begin conducting trials.
Tesla beats expectations with record electric vehicles sales in third quarter

Tesla beats expectations with record electric vehicles sales in third quarter

Tesla delivered 139,300 cars in third quarter of 2020, a new record that exceeded expectations but still leaves a big hole to fill to meet its annual target.
Hybrid car sales double, pure electrics outsell PHEVs three to one

Hybrid car sales double, pure electrics outsell PHEVs three to one

Sales of hybrids and plug-in electric cars continue to rise amid faltering Australian auto market, with all-electric vehicles outselling plug-in hybrids three to one.
Honda parts ways with Formula One so it can focus on electric transition

Honda parts ways with Formula One so it can focus on electric transition

Honda to part ways with FIA Formula One as an engine supplier so it can focus on battery electric and fuel cell vehicles.
2020 EV Vision e-Conference opens for registrations and viewing

2020 EV Vision e-Conference opens for registrations and viewing

With the move of the 2020 EV Vision e-Conference to online format, there is a chance to hear from more international experts in the EV world.
“Turning point:” Germany registers more than 20,000 pure electric cars in single month

“Turning point:” Germany registers more than 20,000 pure electric cars in single month

Germany registers more than 20,000 pure electric cars in single month for first time, with another 20,000 plug in hybrid electric cars.
New California grid rules open door to V2G charging

New California grid rules open door to V2G charging

California approves changes to grid connection rules opening door for interconnection of two-way EV chargers to the grid.
Europe safety body rates Tesla Autopilot low on driver engagement

Europe safety body rates Tesla Autopilot low on driver engagement

Recent driver assist testing by Euro NCAP says that in terms of driver engagement, Tesla’s Autopilot is not quite up to scratch.