New electric vehicle sales in Australia tripled after years of slow sales, thanks to incentives introduced by state governments to support the adoption of EVs, according to The Guardian. The country recorded 24,078 EV sales in 2021—up from the 6,900 sold in 2020, “which means electric cars now make up 2.39% of the new car market.” The Tesla Model 3 was listed as the bestselling EV in Australia, accounting for 62.5% of all EVs sold. (Source: The Guardian) Read the original story…
Maison Mercedes pop-up boutique caters to elite shoppers in Yorkville
Imagine yourself Christmas shopping on the Mink Mile in Yorkville. A boutique lined with pink Christmas trees and dreamy cloud-like sculptures catches your eye, so you step inside. You find one-of-a-kind gifts from designers recognized at the Canadian Arts & …
Goodyear creates 90% sustainable tires; suitable for EVs too
Goodyear has developed new tires with up to 90 per cent sustainable materials and benefits especially relevant for electric vehicles. The tires are sourced using a combination of natural and synthetic materials, including plant-based oils, bio-based materials and recycled materials …
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Tesla delivers a record number of cars in 2023
Tesla revealed its third quarter production and delivery numbers to a mixed reception from industry watchers, amid an increasingly complex time in the auto industry. The EV maker disclosed it produced a total of 365,923 vehicles in the third quarter …
Hyundai Ioniq 6 bests Tesla Model 3 in EPA range tests
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6—the sleek sedan version of the Ioniq 5 that was recently named 2023 MotorTrend SUV of the Year—has achieved a phenomenal EPA range estimate, maxing out at 361 miles on a single charge with a full …
Bentley’s Flying Bees have record honey year
2022 was a banner year for Bentley’s “Flying Bees”, which produced a record 1,000 jars of honey from the company’s Excellence Centre for Honey Production. Bentley founded the Excellence Centre as part of its #GOTOZERO sustainability initiative to promote biodiversity …