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Tesla hybrid battery research points to big increase in electric car driving range

Tesla hybrid battery research points to big increase in electric car driving range

A new paper led by Tesla researchers on hybrid batteries could see a dramatic 20% jump in the capacity of electric car batteries.
Tesla wins battle to reopen Fremont electric car factory

Tesla wins battle to reopen Fremont electric car factory

Tesla wins battle to reopen Fremont electric car factory, putting an end to a tumultuous week that saw Elon Musk threaten to leave California and Tesla file a lawsuit against Alameda County.
Musk talks with Texas governor as Trump supports reopening of Fremont electric car factory

Musk talks with Texas governor as Trump supports reopening of Fremont electric car factory

Developments in Elon Musk’s mission to reopen Fremont include talk with Texas and tweets from Trump.
Australian app tackles problem of transport emissions in post-Covid world

Australian app tackles problem of transport emissions in post-Covid world

New Australian app known as Reforest seeks to help tackle the problem of transport-related emissions as people begin travelling again.
Triggo unveils micro electric car that can adjust its track width

Triggo unveils micro electric car that can adjust its track width

Polish electric vehicle developer Triggo unveils eponymous micro car with variable chassis geometry allowing adjustment of wheel track width.
Tesla Roadster takes back seat to Cybertruck and Semi electric truck

Tesla Roadster takes back seat to Cybertruck and Semi electric truck

New Tesla Roadster to be launched after the Cybertruck and the Semi electric truck, says Elon Musk – but will be worth the wait.
Hyundai to launch new electric model in 2021 based on 45 concept

Hyundai to launch new electric model in 2021 based on 45 concept

Hyundai to launch all-new electric compact crossover in 2021 based on futuristic 45 concept, a company spokesperson has confirmed.
Stealthy UK police use new Nissan electric vehicles in poacher hunt

Stealthy UK police use new Nissan electric vehicles in poacher hunt

UK police department takes advantage of new electric vehicle fleet’s silent running to sneakily listen for wildlife poacher’s gunshots.