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Electric car registrations climb to record high in Germany, plug-ins at 13.2 pct

Electric car registrations climb to record high in Germany, plug-ins at 13.2 pct

Sales of new electric and plug in hyrbid vehicles in Germany jump in August, taking their combined share to more than 13 per cent.
ACT Greens commit to $50 million electric vehicle plan, $10,000 grants

ACT Greens commit to $50 million electric vehicle plan, $10,000 grants

ACT Greens promise $50 million fund to give people and businesses $10,000 towards buying an electric car or motorbike.
Magnis raises $7.65m to accelerate Townsville battery ‘gigafactory’ plans

Magnis raises $7.65m to accelerate Townsville battery ‘gigafactory’ plans

Magnis raises $7.65m through an over-subscribed share placement, to accelerate plans for battery gigafactories in Townsville and New York.
Jeep adds Wrangler to growing  plug-in electric hybrid lineup

Jeep adds Wrangler to growing plug-in electric hybrid lineup

US auto brand Jeep adds Wrangler 4xe to its plug-in electric hybrid lineup, but an Australian release depends on “consumer appetite, regulations and infrastructure”.
Transition to electric trucks gathers pace in mining, energy and logistics

Transition to electric trucks gathers pace in mining, energy and logistics

New developments in the mining, energy and logistics sectors highlight the transition to battery electric and hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
“Radically” redesigned Tesla Model Y to be built in Berlin, Musk says

“Radically” redesigned Tesla Model Y to be built in Berlin, Musk says

Radical Model Y redesign will be built at Tesla’s Berlin gigafactory, with core technology developments, and battery cells may follow.
Saudi Arabia’s electric vision: Everything you need to know about the Lucid Air

Saudi Arabia’s electric vision: Everything you need to know about the Lucid Air

Saudi-backed Lucid Motors claims lead ranking for EV performance and efficiency – yet another in a string of revelations to build hype before the vehicle’s launch next week.
Tesla Model 3 named most reliable electric and executive car

Tesla Model 3 named most reliable electric and executive car

Tesla Model 3 bags claim to most reliable car on two fronts, in both the electric and executive vehicle categories.