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GM reportedly exploring “flying cars” as battery electrics get ready to take off

GM reportedly exploring “flying cars” as battery electrics get ready to take off

GM is reportedly exploring market entry into burgeoning aerial taxi market, more commonly envisioned as “flying cars”.
Kia plans seven new electric vehicle models, lifts EV sales target

Kia plans seven new electric vehicle models, lifts EV sales target

Kia releases “early sketch” of plan to launch seven new electric vehicle models, and sets out a goal for 25% of sales to be electric by 2029.
Good Car Co swamped by interest in electric vehicle “bulk buy” offer

Good Car Co swamped by interest in electric vehicle “bulk buy” offer

Good Car Company says its used EV subscription service has received an overwhelming vote of confidence in Tasmania, with a bulk-buy event quickly sold out.
Honda teases new electric vehicle ahead of China auto show

Honda teases new electric vehicle ahead of China auto show

Honda quietly announces it will unveil new electric vehicle at upcoming 2020 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, and hints at more.
GM set to debut wireless battery management system for EVs

GM set to debut wireless battery management system for EVs

GM aims to be first automaker to use an almost completely wireless battery management system in its production electric vehicles (EVs).
VW opens orders for eTransporter in UK with zero per cent finance

VW opens orders for eTransporter in UK with zero per cent finance

Volkswagen opens UK order books for ABT eTransporter 6.1 accompanied by a zero-percent finance offer.
In New Zealand, even the Tories want sanity on electric vehicle policy

In New Zealand, even the Tories want sanity on electric vehicle policy

While Australia looks to stockpile fossil fuels instead of setting out a plan to transition to zero emissions transport, at least in New Zealand common sense is prevailing.
Mercedes-Benz A250 plug-in hybrid coming to Australia

Mercedes-Benz A250 plug-in hybrid coming to Australia

Mercedes-Benz announces A250e plug-in hybrid hatch and sedan for Australian market, marking first time rapid DC charging available for its PHEV range.