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Fisker teases “extreme” off-road version of electric Ocean SUV

Fisker teases “extreme” off-road version of electric Ocean SUV

Fisker teases fans of upcoming Fisker Ocean SUV with off-road version that, if produced, would be aimed at emergency and military services.
Refrigerated cupboard on wheels: California OKs autonomous delivery trial amid “shelter-in-place”

Refrigerated cupboard on wheels: California OKs autonomous delivery trial amid “shelter-in-place”

California allows driverless startup Nuro to test its autonomous and refrigerated “cupboard on wheels” delivery vehicles amid “shelter-in-place” order for Covid-19.
Tesla price rise imminent in Australia due to plunging dollar

Tesla price rise imminent in Australia due to plunging dollar

Electric car maker Tesla to raise pricing for Model 3, Model S and Model X in Australia as local currency drops amid Coronavirus crisis.
New Zealand posts smallest rise in EV sales for a year

New Zealand posts smallest rise in EV sales for a year

New Zealand posts its weakest sales data for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids for a year, most likely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mercedes-Benz to rival Tesla “Plaid” drivetrain with AMG flagship electric EQS

Mercedes-Benz to rival Tesla “Plaid” drivetrain with AMG flagship electric EQS

Sources say Mercedes-Benz will rival Tesla with AMG variant of its flagship electric EQS luxury sedan.
German electric vehicle registrations reach 10,000 for first time in March

German electric vehicle registrations reach 10,000 for first time in March

Germany records most monthly EV registrations to date as EV market share also rises to its highest level at almost five percent.
South Australia may host world-first flying electric car race after funding success

South Australia may host world-first flying electric car race after funding success

Electric flying car races could soon be a thing thanks to a round of seed funding secured by Australian performance electric flying car company Alauda.
Ultra-rapid electric vehicle charger opens in Ballarat

Ultra-rapid electric vehicle charger opens in Ballarat

The Chargefox electric vehicle charging network adds 11th charging site at Ballarat, a key stop along the Melbourne to Adelaide route.