Electric Cars

Can Daikin refrigerant really add 50% range to EVs for a few hundred dollars?

Can Daikin refrigerant really add 50% range to EVs for a few hundred dollars?

Japan’s largest air conditioner manufacturer says it has developed a new refrigerant that can add 50% to the range of an EV. Will it work?
Volkswagen lays out broad “New Auto” electric and autonomous vehicle strategy

Volkswagen lays out broad “New Auto” electric and autonomous vehicle strategy

Europe’s largest carmaker seeks to become software-driven mobility company, and aims for 50 per cent electric sales by 2030.
What does Model 3 price drop mean for Model Y?

What does Model 3 price drop mean for Model Y?

Recent Tesla Model 3 price drop in Australia gives us an opportunity to revisit potential Model Y pricing.
Tesla Model Y orders surge as standard range plus option launched

Tesla Model Y orders surge as standard range plus option launched

Demand for Tesla’s Model Y electric crossover heats up after the Standard Range Plus version was launched for the first time.
Spain to invest $A6.81 billion to boost EV manufacturing industry

Spain to invest $A6.81 billion to boost EV manufacturing industry

Spain announces €4.3 billion ($A6.81 billion) towards kick-starting the production of electric vehicles and batteries.
Squad Mobility unveils “world’s first” Solar City Car and eyes Australia

Squad Mobility unveils “world’s first” Solar City Car and eyes Australia

Dutch EV developer Squad Mobility unveils Solar City Car, an electric quadricycle powered by its own solar panels, which may come to Australia.
Hyundai Ioniq price jumps $1,000 after NSW and Victoria EV rebate revealed

Hyundai Ioniq price jumps $1,000 after NSW and Victoria EV rebate revealed

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq is the second electric model to see a price hike since the NSW and Victorian governments announced rebates on EV purchases.
“It can see dogs!” The big reveal from Tesla’s radar-free version of full self-driving

“It can see dogs!” The big reveal from Tesla’s radar-free version of full self-driving

Tesla’s first radar-free version of Full Self-Driving software suite can spot dogs and negotiate intricate intersections. Can it spot kangaroos?