The Driven

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EV News

“It starts!” German minister says work on Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin has begun

The start of preparations for Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin have begun, trumpeted by Brandenburg's Minister of Economic Affairs Jörg Steinbach via social media channel Twitter.

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EV News

Tesla shares rally again on $3 billion share sale, talk of new gigafactory

Tesla stock rallies again in wake of surprising news that it will offer $US2 billion, sparking speculation of a possible new gigafactory to push further growth.

3 min

UK energy utility acquires EV charging network Pod Point in shift to electric

EDF acquires electric car charging network provider Pod Point as it seeks to secure a leading position in growing electric mobility market.

3 min

Volvo demonstrates electric heavy duty trucks in North America

Volvo Trucks displays the first of its heavy duty electric trucks.

2 min

EV News

Skoda announces first electric SUV, the ENYAQ

Skoda announces its first all electric SUV with the striking name of ENYAQ.

Made in China Model 3. Source: Jay in Shanghai/Twitter

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EV News

Tesla to make long range, rear wheel drive Model 3 again, this time in China

Tesla to restart production of previously discontinued Long Range rear wheel drive Model 3 - but this time at Shanghai Gigafactory 3 in China.

3 min

EV News

Musk acknowledges high price of Tesla Model 3 in Australia

Elon Musk acknowledges price of Tesla Model 3 in Australia seems rather on high side, and drivers weigh in on why.

4 min

EV News

Driving on sunshine: Solar cars could be closer than you think

How close are we really to seeing solar cars? What would the benefits be, and for what price? And how far will they be able to drive?

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Interest in electric cars surges, putting big dent in petrol car market, says survey

Roy Morgan CEO says increasing interest in electric vehicles is taking a significant toll petrol car popularity in Australia, and will continue to do so at a growing pace.

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EV News

Classic VW Kombi gets electric overhaul in Byron Bay

Byron Bay is now home to one of Australia's first all-electric VW Kombi vans, thanks to know-how of a German ex-aircraft engineer.