EV start-up Rivian secures Samsung SDI to supply batteries
Rivian announces it will source batteries for its R1T electric ute (pickup) and R1S electric SUV from South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI.
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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.
Prince Philip’s “eco-funeral” to feature electric Land Rover
Reports suggest Prince Philip’s coffin will be transported in an electric Land Rover.
Tesla sells one in three electric cars in China
Tesla sales follow global trend in China, and now account for 37% of Tesla's sales globally.
VW boss takes aim at hybrids in call for Australia vehicle emissions targets
VW Australia boss Michael Bartsch calls for compulsory emissions targets, saying hybrid cars in Australia have 15 times level of sulphur than elsewhere.
Tesla hints at Model 2 and new EV range, recruits China lead designer
Tesla appears to be taking another step towards its expected "Model 2" electric hatchback, and even perhaps a whole range of new EV designs.
Tesla, MG and Porsche lead doubling of electric car sales in first quarter
Two new players at either pricing extremity of the local EV market, plus of course Tesla, lead a doubling in overall sales in first quarter.
Tesla boss says Australia and NZ car fleets are dirty, and killing people
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm laments state of dirty car fleets in NZ and Australia, and the death toll from car pollution.
MG electric SUV causeway crossing shows EV weekends not so ruined
New video washes away misunderstandings that electric cars cannot handle wet weather, or driving in water.
Tesla sales increase 80% in Germany ahead of Berlin factory boost
Tesla chases down VW in electric sales as Germany finally starts to catch up with EV transition, and as Berlin Gigafactory gets ready to open.
Mercedes to launch electric EQS sedan in Europe in August, Australia in 2022
Mercedes-Benz to launch soon-to-be-unveiled EQS all-electric S-Class sedan in Europe in August, with reports suggesting that it will make its way to Australia by early 2022.