Porsche prepares for global Taycan electric sportscar “recall”
Porsche is reportedly preparing for global recall of Taycan electric sportscar after multiple complaints about sudden loss of power.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Honda unveils Prologue EV to drive all electric sales in US by 2040
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Volkswagen’s battery plans a ‘game changer’ for Australian minerals: government
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Tesla owners line up at Superchargers amid record Canada temperatures
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Volvo XC90 electric SUV will feature LiDAR and AI “super computer”
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Tesla Model Y launch date and pricing in Hong Kong revealed
Tesla to launch Model Y in Hong Kong in coming days, making it first RHD market and giving hints at Australian pricing.
New electric Kombi seen charging ahead of its formal 2022 reveal
An all-electric Kombi, or ID.Buzz has been snapped charging in Germany ahead of its 2022 unveiling, but whether it will come to Australia is still a mystery.
Renault signs partnership deals for two battery gigafactories in Europe
Renault signs two deals for battery gigafactories in Europe as it prepares to roll out its fleet of electric vehicle models.
Tesla Model S Plaid wins Pikes Peak exhibition class at first attempt
Tesla Model S Plaid easily wins class at famous Pikes Peak racing event. Video included.
Tesla “recalls” 285,000 Model 3 and Model Y, but will update over air
Tesla issues recall of 285,000 Model 3 and Model Y cars in China, but will not require owners to bring them to service centres for the fix.