Tesla ordered to cease “deceptive commercial practices” over autopilot in France
The French government has ordered the local arm of Tesla to “cease its deceptive commercial practices” within four months or face a hefty daily fine of €50,000.
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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.
StarCharge launches Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger in Australia
StarCharge launches its flagship Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger in the Australian market after what it says is more than two years of development and local testing.
Suzuki confirms first fully electric vehicle to arrive in Australia next year
Suzuki confirmed on Wednesday that its first fully electric vehicle (EV), the e Vitara, would be making its way to Australia in the first quarter of 2026.
Mercedes-Benz uses “reworked” EV batteries for electric trucks
Mercedes-Benz introduces reworked high-voltage EV battery for use in the first-generation Mercedes-Benz eActros 300/400 and the Mercedes-Benz eEconic.
BYD debuts electric bus with 700 kms range in Europe
BYD has debuted its electric eBus B13.b in Europe at the UITP Summit in Hamburg, a 13-metre electric intercity bus with a range of up to 700 kilometres.
Falling battery costs to drive big lift in global plug-in car sales to 22 million in 2025
BNEF predicts plug-in electric vehicles will account for one in four vehicles sold around the globe in 2025, “a remarkable growth,” and despite a slowdown in key US market.
EVs warning sounds are hard to detect, new ones are needed at low speed
Researchers say EV warning sounds for pedestrians are hard to detect, and new ones will need to be found.
Mitsubishi to trial battery swap technology for electric trucks and buses
Mitsubishi is to take part in a multi-year trial that will feature more than 150 battery-swappable electric buses and trucks and 14 battery swap stations.
China EV brand Xpeng opens major new showroom at Sydney casino
Chinese electric automaker Xpeng has officially opened a showroom at Crown Sydney, where it will display its latest EVs.
A sausage and a charge: Bunnings quietly rolls out EV chargers at its stores
Australian hardware and garden giant confirms it has been installing EV chargers at locations across Australia and New Zealand.