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UK to bring forward ban on petrol and diesel vehicle sales to 2030

UK to bring forward ban on petrol and diesel vehicle sales to 2030

Reports say UK Tory government to bring forward ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales another five years to 2030.
Musk says Battery Day will affect production of Cybertruck, Semi and Roadster

Musk says Battery Day will affect production of Cybertruck, Semi and Roadster

With less than 24 hours left until Tesla’s Battery Day, Tesla boss Elon Musk gives biggest hint yet at what the day may reveal.
Mack Trucks to begin production of electric garbage collector in 2021

Mack Trucks to begin production of electric garbage collector in 2021

Mack Trucks announces plans to commercialise Mack LR Electric garbage truck, opening orders in fourth quarter to commence sales beginning in 2021.
VW CEO says diesel too cheap for more ambitious clean transport targets

VW CEO says diesel too cheap for more ambitious clean transport targets

VW boss Diess says diesel must become more expensive to allow for faster transition of car industry to comply with climate targets proposed by EU.
Volocopter offers reservations for commercial air taxi flights

Volocopter offers reservations for commercial air taxi flights

German urban air mobility start-up Volocopter opens up reservations for world’s first public electric air taxi flights, costing €300 ($A487) a piece.
It’s big, says Musk, as more experts share predictions for Tesla Battery Day

It’s big, says Musk, as more experts share predictions for Tesla Battery Day

Two more Tesla experts give insight into what Battery Day could bring, with focus on larger, longer battery cells that could lift range and bring down costs.
Battery Day webinar: The EV transition and Australia’s policy choices

Battery Day webinar: The EV transition and Australia’s policy choices

Free webinar following Battery Day and Australia’s Technology Roadmap to look at policy opportunities for EVs for consumers, technology providers and authorities.
Top four plug-in vehicles sold in Australia are all-electric

Top four plug-in vehicles sold in Australia are all-electric

Four pure electric vehicles top the sales ladder for plug-in electric passenger vehicles in Australia, The Driven can reveal.