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UK startup Arrival’s new electric bus and vision to kickstart post-Covid economies

UK startup Arrival’s new electric bus and vision to kickstart post-Covid economies

Hyundai-backed UK startup Arrival unveils an all-electric bus designed to ensure safe social distancing as the world gradually goes back to the office.
CSIRO says Australia’s car fleet could be fully electric by 2050

CSIRO says Australia’s car fleet could be fully electric by 2050

CSIRO says Australia’s car fleet could be fully electric by 2050 under “step change” scenario being modelled by grid operator, and hit more than 70% of new car sales by 2030.
Battery Day: What is Tesla’s “lithium doping” patent all about?

Battery Day: What is Tesla’s “lithium doping” patent all about?

In April, Tesla filed a “lithium doping” patent addressing loss of energy density experienced during the production of the battery. What’s it all about?
Musk says Tesla Model 3/Y with 100kWh battery pack “not in development”

Musk says Tesla Model 3/Y with 100kWh battery pack “not in development”

Musk denies 100kWh Model 3 in development, but speculation continues to abound.
Tesla firms up EV battery supply in Glencore cobalt, Panasonic pricing deals

Tesla firms up EV battery supply in Glencore cobalt, Panasonic pricing deals

Tesla firms up battery supply inking new deal for cobalt with Glencore and extending deal with battery partner Panasonic to 2030 with prices locked in until 2023.
Tesla cracks 400 mile range barrier for Model S as world waits for battery update

Tesla cracks 400 mile range barrier for Model S as world waits for battery update

While the world hangs on news of battery update, Tesla takes time out to explain how it has cracked the 400 mile barrier with its Tesla Model S.
Electromotiv expands team as electric bus plans ramp up

Electromotiv expands team as electric bus plans ramp up

Electric bus and truck operator Electromotiv expands team as playing field for zero emissions buses in Australia and New Zealand opens up.
Tesla resumes shipping Model 3 electric sedans to Australia

Tesla resumes shipping Model 3 electric sedans to Australia

Tesla begins shipping Model 3s to Australia again, breaking a 4 month hiatus due to Covid-19.