Volkswagen may shut German car plants due to impact of Chinese EVs
Volkswagen reportedly considering closure of factories in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history as it fights competition from China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers.
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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.
Jeep cuts price for electric Avenger before its launch in Australia
Jeep cuts the Australian pre-launch price for the Jeep Avenger, its first ever battery electric vehicle (BEV), which now starts from $49,990, before on road costs.
VW reveals pricing of ID. Buzz due to land in Australia before Christmas
German automotive giant says the ID. Buzz will go on sale before Christmas, and below the threshold for Luxury Car Tax.
Researchers develop new process for recycling EV lithium-ion batteries
Researchers say they have developed a compact system for recycling lithium-ion batteries used in EVs that they hope will enable cost-effective and environmentally friendly recycling.
Mercedes-Benz updates three new electric vans for Australia and New Zealand markets
Mercedes-Benz has updated three electric vans for the Australian and New Zealand market including a refreshed eVito and eVito Tourer, and the EQV 300 people mover.
Canada slaps 100 pct tariff on Chinese-made EVs, including BYD and Tesla
Canada imposes 100% tariff on EVs made in China, including from Tesla and BYD, citing deliberate attempts to overproduce and poor environmental and labour standards.
US kicks off program to repair faulty EV chargers and boost bay numbers
US begins massive repair and upgrade program for the country’s electric vehicle (EV) chargers, with the first project kicking off in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C.
Nullarbor EV charging site to be upgraded to fill in electric vehicle black spot
A planned EV charging site will be upgraded to 50kW to help fill a charging black spot across the Nullarbor route linking South Australia and Western Australia.
Rivian halts production of electric delivery vans to Amazon, blames parts shortage
American electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian has been forced to halt production of its Electric Delivery Van (EDV) due to a shortage of parts.
Cadillac plans first “experience centre” in Australia as it prepares for EV launch
Cadillac begins work on the first of three planned “Experience Centre” showrooms in major Australian and New Zealand cities ahead of the release of its first electric vehicle in these market.