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Tesla launches longest range Model Y with 821 km range

Tesla launches longest range Model Y with 821 km range

Tesla launches its longest range Model Y RWD version, with 821 km of range, thanks to a bigger battery.
Leapmotor’s global electric hatchback revealed, priced from under $A23,000

Leapmotor’s global electric hatchback revealed, priced from under $A23,000

Leapmotor’s next new global model revealed as pre-sales begin in China, starting from the equivalent of $A22,900.
BYD confirms Atto 1 as its lowest cost EV, with a price of just $A26,000 in NZ

BYD confirms Atto 1 as its lowest cost EV, with a price of just $A26,000 in NZ

BYD announces prices for Atto 1 in New Zealand, confirming it as its lowest cost EV. The Australian pricing is expected to be just as attractive, and ground-breaking.
Australian EV sales slow down in October, as BYD streaks ahead of Tesla

Australian EV sales slow down in October, as BYD streaks ahead of Tesla

EV sales slow down in October after a bumper month in September, as BYD overtakes Tesla. But year to date sales remain ahead of 2024.
Hybrids, small SUVs revealed as unexpected gas guzzlers

Hybrids, small SUVs revealed as unexpected gas guzzlers

Popular vehicles including petrol-powered SUVs and hybrids are exceeding their advertised fuel consumption by up to 21 per cent, tests have found.
Polestar at risk of Nasdaq delisting after share price slump

Polestar at risk of Nasdaq delisting after share price slump

Nasdaq warns Swedish electric car manufacturer Polestar that it risks delisting if it can’t get its share price back above $US1 by next April.
Toyota reportedly set to unveil battery electric HiLux ute

Toyota reportedly set to unveil battery electric HiLux ute

Reports and official teasers suggest we may soon be getting a look at the first battery electric Toyota HiLux, which could launch as early as next year.
Floating solar: PV on decks help cargo vessels cut energy use by 20 pct

Floating solar: PV on decks help cargo vessels cut energy use by 20 pct

Easy to install PV systems are turning unused deck space into energy generators and cutting costs for cargo vessels.