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Australia’s Rectifier unveils first two-way electric vehicle charger

Australia’s Rectifier unveils first two-way electric vehicle charger

Melbourne-based company Rectifier Technologies unveils its first two-way EV charger, that will allow drivers to not only charge an EV, but also sell excess power back to grid.
Volkswagen begins production of ID.4 electric SUV

Volkswagen begins production of ID.4 electric SUV

VW reaches major EV milestone with series production of the ID.4 commencing at Zwickau/Wolfsburg factory in Germany.
Elon Musk adds “snake jazz” to list of external sounds Tesla cars can play

Elon Musk adds “snake jazz” to list of external sounds Tesla cars can play

Elon Musk says Tesla will soon introduce new sounds to play through the external speakers of its cars, including “snake jazz”, elevator music, and goats bleating.
Lucid Motors bests Tesla with fastest EV charging and vehicle-to-grid options

Lucid Motors bests Tesla with fastest EV charging and vehicle-to-grid options

Lucid Motors reveals that its upcoming Lucid Air electric sedan will be able to recharge at 32km per minute and be able to discharge energy into the grid or home.
“Why do you want to go electric?” Some car dealers only want to sell ICE

“Why do you want to go electric?” Some car dealers only want to sell ICE

A potential electric car buyer is first rebuffed, then talked down, by two separate dealerships, highlighting the need for more dealer support in selling electric vehicles.
Former Volvo executive launches electric truck startup

Former Volvo executive launches electric truck startup

Former Volvo Trucks North and South America executive launches TrovaCV, a new company offering customised engineering and manufacturing expertise for fully electric commercial vehicles.
EV sales to reach 45 million by 2040, with total 232 million on the road

EV sales to reach 45 million by 2040, with total 232 million on the road

Wood Mackenzie predicts EV sales will reach 45 million a year by 2040, with total of 323 million EVs on roads around world.
Electric car sales are on the rise – is coronavirus a turning point for the market?

Electric car sales are on the rise – is coronavirus a turning point for the market?

Despite a fall in overall new car sales, the rapid increase in the uptake of EVs is being witnessed across many markets.