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.
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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.
Tesla, MG and Porsche lead doubling of electric car sales in first quarter
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MG electric SUV causeway crossing shows EV weekends not so ruined
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Mercedes to launch electric EQS sedan in Europe in August, Australia in 2022
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Nissan puts new Ariya electric SUV to snowy test
Nissan puts Ariya electric SUV through final paces at its snowy Hokkaido Proving Ground ahead of a planned mid-2021 release in Japan.
Hyundai unveils 2021 Kona Electric pricing, with longer range and design tweaks
Hyundai releases pricing and specifications details for 2021 Kona Electric, which gets not only a fresh new face but also an increase in range and new driver-assist and technology features.
Volkswagen wants to stabilise grid by adding V2G in all its electric cars
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How to check battery health on imported Nissan Leaf e+
First Nissan Leaf e+ registered in Australia passes two-year battery health check with flying colours in a check with smartphone app Leafspy.