Electric Cars

The Driven Podcast: “Everyone wants to drive it.” Matt Kean and his Tesla

The Driven Podcast: “Everyone wants to drive it.” Matt Kean and his Tesla

NSW energy minister Matt Kean on why he chose a Tesla Model 3, the state’s EV and renewables vision, and getting out of coal.
GM reveals new electric motors, designed in-house for EV transition

GM reveals new electric motors, designed in-house for EV transition

General Motors has unveiled three new electric vehicle motors, as part of its “quick pivot” from conventional vehicles to EVs.
Lotus unveils blueprint for new family of electric performance cars

Lotus unveils blueprint for new family of electric performance cars

British sports car brand unveils new lightweight EV architecture that it says will be integrated into the company’s next gen of electric sports cars.
The Tesla Model 3 is a sensual beast. That’s why it sells so well

The Tesla Model 3 is a sensual beast. That’s why it sells so well

When everyone is driving powerful long range electric cars, what will car makers use to market them, to sell them to the new generation?
Ford begins pre-production of all-electric F-150 Lightning ute

Ford begins pre-production of all-electric F-150 Lightning ute

First pre-production units of Ford’s F-150 Lightning electric utes have begun leaving its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.
Lightyear raises $US110m to bring “world first” long-range solar car to market

Lightyear raises $US110m to bring “world first” long-range solar car to market

Dutch company Lightyear says fund raising means they can bring the world’s first long range solar car to market in 2022.
Is Tesla in danger of losing its first mover advantage?

Is Tesla in danger of losing its first mover advantage?

Chinese innovation with electric vehicles is emerging as the biggest threat to the domination of Tesla.
Exponential growth: Global sales of new electric cars may tip seven million this year

Exponential growth: Global sales of new electric cars may tip seven million this year

My neighbor used to count Tesla Model 3s when he was out and about, now he doesn’t bother – he tells me that they are everywhere.