“Utter bollocks:” Energy analyst debunks Toyota’s “scarce lithium” hybrid myth
Toyota chief scientist's claim that hybrid production should be prioritised over electric vehicles has been debunked by Dutch energy analyst.
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Daniel Bleakley
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Daniel Bleakley is a clean technology researcher and advocate with a background in engineering and business. He has a strong interest in electric vehicles, renewable energy, manufacturing and public policy.
Daniel Bleakley is a clean technology researcher and advocate with a background in engineering and business. He has a strong interest in electric vehicles, renewable energy, manufacturing and public policy.
More pain ahead for legacy auto as Tesla slashes battery investment costs in half
Tesla's recent Nevada factory announcement appears to show that it has slashed battery investment costs in half, spelling more trouble for competitors.
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Nissan shows off its Max-Out electric convertible concept
Nissan's "Max-Out" electric convertible has gone from 3D render to concept car but it's unclear if it will ever reach the production lines.
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ACT to fix car registration costs on emissions rather than weight in boost for EVs
The ACT government hopes to increase it's lead on EV uptake with strong registration incentives for zero-emission vehicles.
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Ford forced into electric vehicle price war following Tesla price cuts
Ford has responded to Tesla's recent price cuts by slashing the price of its Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle variants.
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“Too early and too risky”: Toyota confirms go-slow on electric vehicles in Australia
Toyota says it is "too early" and "took risky" to go electric, and says its first EV offering in Australia will be delayed.
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Fleet incentives to add another 1,000 electric vehicles to NSW roads
NSW says latest funding round will lead to another 1,000 EVs on the state's roads through fleet owners and car and ride sharing companies.
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NRMA offers mobile battery packs to help EV drivers who run out of charge
NRMA has equipped two patrol cars with mobile battery packs to help out increasing number of EV drivers calling with flat battery.
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Dutch solar car company remains hopeful of revival after bankruptcy
Lightyear's subsidiary has been declared bankrupt but the Dutch solar car company still hopes it can continue with new partners and a new model.
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Will Tesla make a low cost electric vehicle? We are about to find out
Can and will Tesla make a low cost electric vehicle, at half the cost of its current best selling EVs? And when? We may soon find out.
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