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Tesla Model 3 production on track for 5,000 a week
An exhausted looking Elon Musk tells Tesla faithful Model 3 production at 3,500 a week – and would achieve 5,000 by end of June.
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Elon says ‘no’, and promises rapid charging during Zombie Apocalypse
At the Tesla shareholder meeting last night, Elon Musk said no to making motorcycles, but yes to quite a few other things.
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Budweiser switches to Hydrogen trucks – what about Carlton United?
Anheuser-Busch , the largest brewer in the USA have placed an order for 800 Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell EV trucks. Will Foster's follow?
Based on some 5 year old data and some contrived fossil-fuel-friendly assumptions, German car owners association ADAC has concluded that EVs are not always climate-friendly.
Holden’s Port Melbourne design team catches eye with concept EV for GM. But Chevy Bolt unlikely to be sold in Australia anytime soon, if ever.
Recent Al Qaeda threat to disrupt Australian fuel supplies is fuel for thoughtful action on an issue of national importance. EVs may be the answer.
Are EVs finally cheaper to buy than the traditional petrol car? Analysis shows they are, particularly with solar.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles like the Holden Volt could cut transport emissions and help smooth electricity demand. But is Australia ready for them?