Volkswagen delivered nearly 100,000 full battery EVs in first quarter
Volkswagen delivers a 50% jump in full battery EVs in first quarter of 2022, and is aiming for eight per cent of sales for year.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX drives 1,000km on a single charge
Mercedes-Benz says its four-door EV concept has successfully completed a European roadtrip of more than 1,000km on a single battery charge.
Volkswagen flags electric range boost to 700km and faster charging speeds
VW suggests big boosts to future EV range and charging speeds as part of a suite of improvements to its EV platform.
“World first” trial to integrate electric bus charging with grid in Sydney
NSW launches "world first" trial that uses smart software to time the charging of its electric bus fleet to when demand is low.
Renault halts production of electric Mégane due to supply chain issues
Renault forced to shut down production of electric Megane due to supply shortages caused by Covid and Russia invasion of Ukraine.
Uproar as Tesla stops providing charging cables for free, stops lease buyouts
"Selling a Tesla without a mobile connector is like selling a Macbook without a charging cable," said one Twitter user. "So stupid."
Evie Networks to roll out EV fast chargers in another 55 towns
Evie Networks to roll out fast chargers in another 55 rural and regional destinations.
Everrati finds partner to boost electric Porsche 911 deliveries
Everrati partners with Aria Group to meet increasing US demand for the company’s electrified Porsche 911.
BMW promises to use green aluminum for wheels from 2024
German automaker BMW plans to start using aluminum produced with 100% green power for wheels of its BMW and Mini brands.
Electric Cannonball: Two e-motorcycles take on US cross country challenge
Two electric motorcycles will tackle the American Cannonball cross-country record in the inaugural Charging Across America Challenge.