Why the Cybertruck “far surpasses” other utes, and will maintain its value
The Tesla Cybertruck beats other utility trucks such as the Ford F-150 on value and could maintain its value far beyond competitors, new analysis suggests.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
First electric seaplane flight propelled into history with Australian tech
Leading seaplane airline Harbour Air propels into history in world first electric seaplane flight, powered by Australian tech.
Audi introduces new plug-in electric SUV
Audi unveils new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sports utility vehicle (SUV), the Q7 TFSI e quattro.
Cannon-Brookes says Zoox “robot” cars will be on the road within two years
Mike Cannon-Brookes says first Zoox "robot cars" should be on the road within two years, and may re-define our thinking about road transport.
How quickly can I charge my electric vehicle?
The most common question that is asked of me as a driver of an electric vehicle is: "How long does it take to charge."
New Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in gets bigger battery, same range
New Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) gets better tech, and a larger battery ... but no increase in range.
Jaguar uses eTrophy race data to add more range to I-Pace electric car
Jaguar I-Pace upgrade to add extra 20km driving range thanks to data from I-Pace eTrophy.
Tesla China already making 1,000 Model 3s a week, secures EV subsidies
Tesla China achieves weekly output of 1,000 Model 3s a week, a month after Gigafactory 4 production starts, and secures electric vehicle incentives.
Elon Musk says Tesla to launch electric ATV in late 2021
The Tesla all-terrain vehicle will be available to buy in late 2021 at same time as Cybertruck, Elon Musk says.
Australia’s interest in electric vehicles well below global average
Respondents pointed to cost, driving range, and a lack of charging options as the three major impediments to increase interest and potential ownership.Â