Supply chain issues force Ford to cut F-150 Lightning production in Michigan
Ford has been forced to temporarily cut one of three production shifts building the electric F-150 Lightning due to multiple constraints including supply chain issues.
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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.
Electric truck pioneer Volta announces plans to file for bankruptcy
Swedish electric truck pioneer Volta Trucks to file for bankruptcy following significant battery supply challenges that made it impossible for the company to move forward.
Old bus battery given second life to to support EV fast chargers
An old bus battery is being used to support EV fast chargers in a trial that hopes to avoid the need for network upgrades.
New Zealand’s Evnex selected as Polestar’s Australian home-charging provider
Polestar selects Evnex to be its preferred supplier of home chargers in Australia.
Mercedes-Benz conducts “world’s first” public head on crash test between two EVs
German automaker says it has conducted a "world first" frontal offset crash between two EVs, to underline the safety of its electric vehicles.
VW adds more range and new infotainment systems to ID.4 and ID.5
VW has added more range to its ID.4 electric SUV and ID.5 electric SUV coupé and has added a new generation of infotainment system and software.
Jet Charge rolls out subscription-based “charging as a service” for electric fleets
Jet Charge unveils what it says is a ground-breaking subscription based "charging as a service" project for electric car fleets, backed by ARENA funding.
Kiwi electric motorcycle “disruptor” set for 2024 Australia launch
Engineers Luke Sinclair and Kendall Bristow completed the Streetdog prototype during the 2020 pandemic lockdown, and are about to launch it in Australia.
Polestar deliveries jump 50 pct in record third quarter
Polestar reports a 50 pct lift in EV deliveries in the third quarter, mostly due to the upgraded, and higher priced, Polestar 2.
Hyundai offers first electric truck in Australia from $150,000
Hyundai has launched its Mighty Electric truck in Australia, with a starting price of $150,000 - plus on road costs - and a 114.5kWh battery that delivers up to 200 kms of range.