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Improved air quality has more people thinking about buying EVs

Improved air quality has more people thinking about buying EVs

Increased awareness around the impacts of fossil fuels on air quality has people thinking more about electric vehicles, UK study finds.
Tesla leaps ahead as Big Auto’s EV transition plans hit by Covid-19 pandemic

Tesla leaps ahead as Big Auto’s EV transition plans hit by Covid-19 pandemic

Tesla shares surge as analysts seize importance of market lead while Covid-19 pandemic bites into the cash reserves and priotities of Big Auto.
Volvo delays Australian launch of Polestar 2 EV and XC40 plug-in

Volvo delays Australian launch of Polestar 2 EV and XC40 plug-in

Volvo delays Australia release of Polestar 2 electric car and XC40 plug until 2021 as it begins work on next generation EV.
Tesla lifts Australia prices after dollar falls, flags stand-downs and salary cuts

Tesla lifts Australia prices after dollar falls, flags stand-downs and salary cuts

Australia consumers face solid rise in prices for Tesla electric cars thanks to falling dollar, as Musk battens down the hatches in face of Covid-19 pandemic.
ABB moves step closer to megawatt-scale fuel cells for ships

ABB moves step closer to megawatt-scale fuel cells for ships

Swiss-Swedish electronics maker ABB signs MOU with Hydrogène de France to make megawatt-scale hydrogen fuel cell systems for ocean-going vessels.
Tesla here to stay, sweeps 5 of 6 car titles in major US auto awards

Tesla here to stay, sweeps 5 of 6 car titles in major US auto awards

Tesla wins overall brand award in luxury segment for first time ever, and also bags best value, most refined, best performance and best styling titles.
Kia Soul EV bags urban car of year title in world car awards

Kia Soul EV bags urban car of year title in world car awards

Kia Soul EV beats fellow electric runners up Mini Cooper SE as well as Volkswagen T-Cross to bag title of World Urban Car of the Year at the 2020 World Car of the Year Awards.
Electric luxury and performance winner Taycan still on track for 2020

Electric luxury and performance winner Taycan still on track for 2020

All-electric Porsche Taycan is on track for Australia for Q4 2020, despite temporary closures of German factories due to Covid-19 pandemic.