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Tesla produces its 8 millionth EV and it’s the new Tesla Model Y

Tesla produces its 8 millionth EV and it’s the new Tesla Model Y

Amid the chaos of Musk’s feud with Trump, Tesla produces its 8 millionth car as the company aims to scale production with its upcoming affordable models.
Five key graphs that show the state of the EV market in Australia

Five key graphs that show the state of the EV market in Australia

Has the worm turned for Tesla in Australia? How are EVs comparing against hybrids and internal combustion engines? Five key graphs to provide the lay of the land.
German car giants push new government to lift ban on combustion engine cars

German car giants push new government to lift ban on combustion engine cars

Germany’s car industry has demanded that emissions from new cars should not have to fall to zero by 2035, but instead only be reduced by 90 percent.
Low drag: Tesla Semi electric trucks have saved more than 3.7 million litres of diesel

Low drag: Tesla Semi electric trucks have saved more than 3.7 million litres of diesel

Tesla says that its fleet of Semis have saved over 3.7 million litres of diesel so far ahead of mass production.
EV battery swap specialist Nio to expand into seven new European markets

EV battery swap specialist Nio to expand into seven new European markets

Chinese battery swap specialist Rio announces expansion into seven new European markets in 2025 and 2026, as it reveals a bigger quarterly loss blamed on price war.
Model Y rebound, and boost from Geely, BYD and Kia put Australia EV sales back on track

Model Y rebound, and boost from Geely, BYD and Kia put Australia EV sales back on track

Australian electric vehicle sales take off in May – delivering more than 10,000 EVs for first time in a year – as Model Y sales rebound, and Geely, Kia and BYD also perform well.
Tesla dominates again in Norway, but slump continues in rest of Europe

Tesla dominates again in Norway, but slump continues in rest of Europe

European car sales data reveal complicated story for Tesla, going well in Norway but continuing slump in rest of Europe even as overall EV sales strengthen.
The battle against misinformation, and the search for EV mechanics

The battle against misinformation, and the search for EV mechanics

New research from NRMA Insurance has highlighted the need to ramp up efforts to educate and combat misinformation about battery safety and the environmental impact of EVs.