Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi passes “driver’s license test” in the US
Hyundai releases video showing its electric Ioniq 5 self-driving robotaxi successfully completing a process similar to that of a US driver’s license test.
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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.
New fines announced for ICEing and squatting at EV charging sites
Another government has introduced fines for ICEing and squatting at EV charging sites, with the biggest fines going to EVs parked at chargers while not charging.
Genesis unveils electric SUV concept with swivel seats and no B-pillars
Luxury vehicle brand owned by Hyundai unveils two new concept vehicles, a first full-size electric SUV and a high-performance Genesis GV60 Magma.
EVs are clearly less polluting than petrol cars, even when their grids are dirty
New research has again demonstrated that EVs have lower lifecycle emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, even if the grids that charge them are still dirty.
Fortescue electric excavator reaches million tonnes milestone, outperforms diesel
Fortescue says its electric excavator reaches important milestone, while testing continues for its first electric truck, carrying 231 tonnes of ore.
Polestar uses renewable power to slash carbon footprint of new electric SUV
Polestar says manufacturing efficiencies and more renewable energy has slashed the carbon footprint of its new Polestar 3 electric SUV.
One in four new car sales in Australia’s national capital is fully electric
The ACT leads the country in its share of wind and solar, and now leads in the uptake of electric vehicles by a significant margin.
Ford reportedly eyeing India factory reopening to deliver low-cost EV plans
Ford is reportedly investigating the possibility of reopening its Chennai factory in India, with speculation it is looking to build an EV platform for local and overseas markets.
Performance version of ID.Buzz, the electric Kombi Transporter, on its way
Just days after VW took the wraps off the GTX variants for its ID.3 family car and ID.7 fastback saloon, the company has unveiled the performance version of its ID. Buzz.
NRMA ready to open stand-alone EV fast charging site at Nullarbor Roadhouse
Nullarbor Roadhouse charging site is one of three new fast-charging stations in South Australia, and the second stand-alone fast charging facility to be installed in NRMA's national network.