Tesla drops mid-range Model 3 price, again
Elon Musk announces another price drop for the mid-range Model 3 coming another step closer to a $US35,000 version, but admits that getting there is a "hard grind".
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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.
Car companies aren’t even trying to sell electric cars
Experts and advocates have consistently found dealers and manufacturers putting as little effort as possible into selling electric cars.
Tesla and China’s BYD fight for lead in global EV sales
Californian EV maker Tesla and China's BYD both sold nearly 250,000 electric vehicles in 2018, with BYD just pipping Tesla as the biggest seller in 2018.
Australia-made Fonzarelli unveils new “performance” electric motorbike
Sydney's very own electric moped company Fonzarelli has launched its new X1 performance model - and it's literally driving out the door.
Australia Post orders another 1,000 electric delivery vehicles
Australia Post set to boast nation's largest EV fleet, after placing an order for 1,000 more three-wheeled electric delivery vehicles.
Tesla snaps up US ultracapacitor maker, in bid to cut EV costs
Tesla deal to acquire Maxwell Technologies described as a low-risk bet on lowering battery costs and boosting EV battery performance.
Tritium names new Americas boss to spearhead US expansion
Brisbane-based EV fast charger developer gears up US expansion with appointment of local clean tech veteran Jeff Wolfe as company president for the Americas region.
California startup converts Cessna plane to electric
Electric plane startup Ampaire wants to speed up the path to electric flight by retrofitting Cessna aircraft.
VW to offer supply clean power and EVs as it rivals Tesla for “energy ecosystem”
VW plans to provide a whole energy ecosystem for electric cars and houses, at the same time purchasing Tesla Powerpacks for its Electrify America network.
Canberra should take the lead on EV adoption: it wouldn’t cost much
Estimates suggest it would cost just $5 million for the federal government to begin shifting half its car fleet to electric vehicles by 2025.