First VW ID.4 electric SUVs delivered in Germany
First deliveries of Volkswagen’s long-awaited ID.4 electric SUV took place last week ahead of plans to deliver approximately 150,000 ID.4s globally by end of 2021.
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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.
Jeep announces 4xe Charging Network for EV off-roading
Iconic 4X4 brand Jeep announces Jeep 4xe Charging Network, an electric vehicle charging network designed specifically for electric off-roading.
Mercedes-Benz debuts flagship all-electric EQS high-tech interior
Mercedes-Benz releases details of EQS electric sedan interior design ahead of its April 15 reveal.
Plugged In: EV errors, fuel cells are go, and new Kona EV spotted
This week's local EV news: Energy department admits EV errors, fuel cells are go, new Kona EV spotted, EQA pricing and Tritium expands US and Europe footprint.
Tesla gets ready to add new Model Y version after certifying Long Range RWD
Tesla could be adding the Long Range Model Y rear-wheel-drive to its electric offerings following certification with California air board.
Nio has now done two million electric car battery swaps
Chinese EV maker Nio completes two millionth battery swap, powering almost 400 million kilometres of emissions-free driving from its battery swap stations.
VW’s Cupra brand coming to Australia despite “hostile” environment for EVs
VW announces premium brand Cupra will expand to the Australian market this year. But given Australia's hostile attitude to EVs, will this include the all-electric Born or Tavascan?
Master of Coin: Tesla is now accepting Bitcoin as payment for electric cars
Tesla will now accept Bitcoin as payment for electric cars, Elon Musk has announced.
“Putting handbrake on EV sales:” Federal Labor MP takes govt to task over poor policy
Federal Labor MP Matt Thistlethwaite says government is "putting the handbrake" on EVs, becoming second federal MP in as many weeks to call for stronger policy to support a transition to electric vehicles,
Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing and details of new EQA electric compact SUV
Mercedes-Benz announces local pricing and specifications for EQA electric compact SUV, which joins the Australian market in April.