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“A lot of exciting news”: Elon Musk reveals just how far ahead of the game Tesla is now

“A lot of exciting news”: Elon Musk reveals just how far ahead of the game Tesla is now

Tera-factories, Full Self Driving and a profitable Model Y – a number of significant tidbits from Tesla’s first quarter earnings report illustrate just how far Tesla is ahead in electric vehicle game.
One day electric cars and trucks could charge each other on highways

One day electric cars and trucks could charge each other on highways

Researchers say peer-to-peer electric car charging system, allowing EVs to “lend” energy to each other, could cure range anxiety and reduce battery size.
The ultimate electric work truck? Bollinger unveils first electric Class 3 platform

The ultimate electric work truck? Bollinger unveils first electric Class 3 platform

Electric utes are coming, and Bollinger Motors is adding another contender that will make all-electric utility trucks a solid option for tradies and workers across wide range of industries.
Ford cans Rivian-based electric Lincoln amid report of $3 billion first quarter loss

Ford cans Rivian-based electric Lincoln amid report of $3 billion first quarter loss

Ford cans plans for all-electric Lincoln using Rivian skateboard platform, reporting $US2 billion loss in its 2020 first quarter earnings.
Game is up for Big Oil: EVs are cheaper to run, even when crude is free

Game is up for Big Oil: EVs are cheaper to run, even when crude is free

Crude oil is not always going to be trading at zero price, but oil markets have illustrated that when their product is free, it still can’t compete with electric transport.
Tesla to drop price of Model 3 in China to access electric vehicle subsidies

Tesla to drop price of Model 3 in China to access electric vehicle subsidies

Tesla will drop price of Standard Range Model 3 in China from Friday to be eligible for China’s “new energy vehicle” subsidies.
Tesla to introduce Full Self Driving subscription by end 2020, robotaxis by 2021

Tesla to introduce Full Self Driving subscription by end 2020, robotaxis by 2021

Tesla to offer subscription option for Full Self Driving by end of 2020, and Musk says he hopes that a fledgling robotaxi fleet will be operational by late 2021.
Tesla Model 3 total production numbers in Australia revealed

Tesla Model 3 total production numbers in Australia revealed

Tesla Model 3 now accounts for half of all Tesla vehicles on Australian shores, and takes the lead position from Renault Zoe in Europe’s March EV sales.