Musk says FSD beta button one month away as Tesla reaches for “month of 9s”
Tesla's FSD beta software could be downloaded via button in the car's touchscreen interface from May, as Tesla seeks to involve more drivers in autonomous testing.
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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.
Polestar 2 expands to three variants including entry-level option
Volvo's electric vehicle subsidiary Polestar is expanding the Polestar 2 model range to three variants, including an "entry level" variant with a range of 420kms.
Audi unveils smaller, cheaper electric crossover vehicle, the Q4 e-tron
Audi unveils Q4 e-tron, a compact crossover that sits between the Q3 and Q5 and firmly in the zero-emissions dress circle.
British adventurer to embark on Pole to Pole electric vehicle road trip
British adventurer Chris Ramsey plans electric vehicle trip through 14 countries over 30,000km from South to North Pole to raise awareness about climate change.
Video: New Ioniq’s electric power play
The new Hyundai Ioniq will allow owners to plug in their laptops, tools, camping equipment and their entire house if need be.
Mini Countryman plug in hybrid review: For city folk who can’t make tree change
BMW invited The Driven for a day with the new Countryman Hybrid around Melbourne. Here's our thoughts on the latest iteration of this fun-looking Hybrid crossover by MINI.
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.
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.