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Tesla sues German petrol station monopoly over Autobahn charging

The Driven EV News

The post Tesla sues German petrol station monopoly over Autobahn charging appeared first on The Driven. A German court case held this week will have massive ramifications for EV charging market competition and the future of Germany's fast charging network.

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UK delays petrol and diesel car ban by five years

Teslarati

The United Kingdom (UK) has delayed a ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years, officially pushing the initiative back to its original deadline. The news has upset some automakers as they have already made integral investment decisions based on the upcoming goal. A relaxation of 2030 would undermine all three.”

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Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

EV Central

Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. The eagerly anticipated new heavy-duty large off-roader launches mid-2024 with an updated mild hybrid version of its predecessor 150 Series’ 2.8-litre litre turbo-diesel engine.

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Electric vehicle sales surge in UK, petrol engines slump and drop 10%

Teslarati

While battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales surged, petrol and diesel engine sales collapsed by 10 and 31.4%, respectively, proving car buyers in the UK are becoming more attracted to sustainable powertrains compared to the gas-powered vehicles that have dominated the automotive industry for over 100 years.

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Park that Toyota Yaris! MG promises new MG3 petrol-electric hybrid will deliver higher performance and lower emissions

EV Central

MG Motor Australia has revealed how it will reconquer the light-car segment Down Under following the launch of the all-new third-generation MG3 at the Geneva motor show. MG thinks you’ll still buy one over the much cheaper 2024 Kia Picanto when the new range arrives in mid-2024. 2024 MG MG3 is a petrol-electric hybrid.

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It’s a buyers’ market! Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y dominate  rapidly growing used EV sales in Australia

EV Central

While demand growth for EVs outstrips traditional petrol and diesel vehicles, buyers still have the upper hand in an Australian used electric vehicle market dominated by Tesla. EV sales grew more than 13 per cent in March, which was substantially faster than petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. per cent) Tesla Model Y – 596 (7.9

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Tesla to supply ultra-fast EV chargers to bp in landmark $US100 million deal

The Driven EV News

Tesla lands $US100 million deal to supply ultra-fast chargers to oil and petrol retailing giant bp, signalling a landmark shift in the world of EV charging. The post Tesla to supply ultra-fast EV chargers to bp in landmark $US100 million deal appeared first on The Driven.

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