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Tesla Model 3 with Full Self Driving now changes lanes automatically

Tesla Model 3 with Full Self Driving now changes lanes automatically

Tesla’s Navigate on Autopilot feature now changes lanes automatically in Australia, without prompting the driver before making the manouevre.
Ford unveils powerful Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype with seven motors

Ford unveils powerful Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype with seven motors

Ford unveils souped-up, one-of-a-kind, 1400 horse-power version of all-electric Mach-E, no doubt to stir up rEVhead appeal.
Daimler says new luxury EQS electric vehicle will have more than 700km range

Daimler says new luxury EQS electric vehicle will have more than 700km range

Daimler boss says the high-end, yacht-inspired Mercedes-Benz EQS will have one of the longest driving ranges on the EV market.
Musk flags big Model Y update for second quarter earnings call

Musk flags big Model Y update for second quarter earnings call

Tesla will report second quarter earnings on Wednesday and along with news of sales and earnings we can now also expect something big on the Model Y.
ABB to supply mobile electric car fast-charging tech to Formula E

ABB to supply mobile electric car fast-charging tech to Formula E

Swiss-Swedish technology giant ABB announces it will provide portable ultra-fast charging technology for Gen3 cars in next Formula E World Championship.
Confusion reigns as ChargePoint quietly pulls support from Australian EV chargers

Confusion reigns as ChargePoint quietly pulls support from Australian EV chargers

US company ChargePoint has quietly shut down Australian operations, leaving many units unsupported, apparently due to the lack of coherent policy.
The road to bidirectional CCS electric car charging

The road to bidirectional CCS electric car charging

With the fading of the CHAdeMO standard for DC charging, people are asking what happens to bidirectional charging?
GM confirms plans for electric ute and lots of electric SUVs

GM confirms plans for electric ute and lots of electric SUVs

General Motors outlines 12 electric vehicles for its domestic market, including a full-sized electric ute with 400km range.