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Lucid Air shatters Tesla range record and beats it on aerodynamics

Lucid Air shatters Tesla range record and beats it on aerodynamics

The Lucid Air beats Tesla’s Model S range, and the Model 3 aerodynamics.
Nikola stock jumps on news of 2,500 fuel-cell garbage truck order

Nikola stock jumps on news of 2,500 fuel-cell garbage truck order

Nikola stock surges on news that it has signed deal to provide 2,500 fuel cell hydrogen garbage trucks to waste disposal company Republic Services.
Monash mobility student patents solar-powered electric scooter

Monash mobility student patents solar-powered electric scooter

Monash University student patents solar-powered electric scooter to get sustainable mobility message across.
Tesla considers all-in-one home, battery and electric car energy package

Tesla considers all-in-one home, battery and electric car energy package

Electric car and solar energy company Tesla is considering an all-in-one home and car energy package, that could include controlled EV charging times.
“Feels like it’s not towing anything”: Video of Model Y shows powerful towing capability

“Feels like it’s not towing anything”: Video of Model Y shows powerful towing capability

Prime minister Scott Morrison’s election campaign claim that electric vehicles cannot tow trailers, caravans and boats has been proven wrong yet again.
EV first: How a Tesla Model 3 won the Targa South West rally

EV first: How a Tesla Model 3 won the Targa South West rally

Tesla Model 3 wins Targa 130 category at famous Targa South West rally race, by “borrowing” power off another EV, and beating a Porsche 911.
Hyundai to add three new EV models under Ioniq electric car brand

Hyundai to add three new EV models under Ioniq electric car brand

Hyundai to build three new EV models – including two new electric SUVs – under revamped and expanded Ioniq electric brand.
Australian interest in China EV maker Nio surges past Tesla – for its stock

Australian interest in China EV maker Nio surges past Tesla – for its stock

Australian share traders choose Chinese EV maker Nio over Tesla as local interest surges sixfold.