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Model Y tops SUV sales in China, but Australia launch date still unknown

Model Y tops SUV sales in China, but Australia launch date still unknown

Tesla Model Y is the best selling SUV in China, but plant shutdowns and parts shortages will have an impact on Australian launch date.
China’s efforts to decarbonise road transport are decent – but not sufficient

China’s efforts to decarbonise road transport are decent – but not sufficient

China needs to ban all new fossil fuel passenger car sales by 2035 and urban delivery vans by 2025 if it is to meet its climate targets.
“No turning back:” Soaring EV sales in China signal tipping point for global energy transition

“No turning back:” Soaring EV sales in China signal tipping point for global energy transition

The global race between passenger EVs and hydrogen FCEVs against petrol and diesel is over. EVs have won in China, the world’s biggest auto market.
Tesla and Nio supplier CATL confirms battery swap rumours

Tesla and Nio supplier CATL confirms battery swap rumours

Chinese battery giant CATL confirms rumours and announces that it will be entering the battery swap market.
Nio unveils ET5 electric sedan with “ultra-long range” of up to 1,000km

Nio unveils ET5 electric sedan with “ultra-long range” of up to 1,000km

Nio unveils another so-called “Tesla-killer”, and plans to expand further into Europe as it opens up the Silk Road for battery swapping and charging.
Tesla to spend $US188 million to upgrade Giga Shanghai production capacity

Tesla to spend $US188 million to upgrade Giga Shanghai production capacity

EV maker Tesla is planning to invest $US188 million to expand production lines at its Giga Shanghai production facility.
New Tesla Model Y Performance gets super fast AMD Ryzen chip

New Tesla Model Y Performance gets super fast AMD Ryzen chip

Shanghai-made 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance gets major upgrades including AMD Ryzen graphics chip, a lithium-ion auxiliary battery and laminated glass.
Tesla increases price of Model 3 and Model Y in global markets

Tesla increases price of Model 3 and Model Y in global markets

Tesla increases price of Model 3 and Model Y in China and Canada due to supply chain shortages.