BYD begins right-hand drive EV production in Thailand, factories roll out at blistering pace
Australia may be about to get access to a lot more right-hand drive EVs as BYD builds Southeast Asian factories at a blistering pace.
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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.
EV uptake in Sydney’s outer western suburbs has jumped nearly 50 pct in six months
New data shows huge spike in the uptake of EVs in Sydney's outer western suburbs, with some growing a staggering 72 per cent.
Why the “weakening” of US car pollution standards should not impact Australia
Auto industry analyst says changes to US car pollution regulations have been driven by carmakers, unions and the fossil fuel industry. In Australia, the EVC says the government should hold course.
“Prosperity at stake:” EU needs Marshall Plan to survive “onslaught” of China EVs
Renault CEO Luca de Meo says Europe car makers under threat from the rapid rise of EV manufacturing in China, and bold and rapid action is needed to stand any chance of surviving.
Tritium receives new Nasdaq “delisting notice” for low share price as it plays for time
Tritium has received a second delisting notice from Nasdaq and is appealing for more time to put its share consolidation plan in place.
EV culture war: Ford Ranger driver arrested for vandalising four Tesla Superchargers
A man has been arrested for allegedly vandalising four Tesla Superchargers in Taupō New Zealand in what appears to be an escalation of the EV culture wars.
“Bollocks:” Toyota ignored EVs because it expected a lithium shortfall. Instead, there is a glut
A year on from his presentation suggesting lithium supply constraints justify the production of hybrids over pure electric vehicles, lithium prices have collapsed 75% and supply is expected to outstrip demand threefold for the next decade.
“Charge early:” EV network predicts record 10,000 drivers will plug in over Easter
Evie Networks is telling customers to charge early in the week to avoid possible queues at charging stations on the Thursday before the Easter long weekend.
Electric trucks and buses show staggering sales growth in Europe
While Australians continue to breathe dangerous diesel exhaust pollution, Europe is getting serious about the electrification of heavy vehicles.
BYD says plug-in electrics will exceed 50 pct of new car sales in China in next 3 months
The head of Chinese electric car giant BYD says sales of plug-in vehicles will reach 50 per cent of the new car market in China in the next 90 days.