Electric Cars

Tesla in Texas crash unlikely to have used autosteer, authorities say

Tesla in Texas crash unlikely to have used autosteer, authorities say

Preliminary report on Tesla Model S crash that killed two men in Texas finds the EV may not have had Autopilot’s auto-steering feature in operation.
Could an all-electric Ford Bronco be destined for Australia?

Could an all-electric Ford Bronco be destined for Australia?

Ford could be coming around to the idea of producing an all-electric Bronco and, if so, it could be just the thing for Ford’s Australian customer base.
Lion King composer to develop a new sound for BMW electric cars

Lion King composer to develop a new sound for BMW electric cars

Academy Award winning composer Hans Zimmer has been hired to help expand and “emotionally enrich” the range of sounds for electric BMW vehicles.
Sono Motors & MAN to investigate solar-powered trucks and vans

Sono Motors & MAN to investigate solar-powered trucks and vans

Sono Motors partners with MAN Truck & Bus to investigate whether the company’s Sono Solar technology can be integrated into large vehicles.
Subaru to launch “Solterra” compact all-electric SUV in mid-2022

Subaru to launch “Solterra” compact all-electric SUV in mid-2022

Japanese carmaker Subaru unveils its first all-electric vehicle which it has dubbed “Solterra”, but it’s not clear if it’s coming to Australia.
Porsche road-tests electric Macan, promises “sportiest model in its segment”

Porsche road-tests electric Macan, promises “sportiest model in its segment”

“Well camouflaged” prototypes of Porsche’s all-electric Macan have been put to the roads outside the company’s Weissach development centre.
Tritium fast-charging tech powers UK’s largest charging site

Tritium fast-charging tech powers UK’s largest charging site

UK’s largest highway EV charging site opens featuring 12 ultra-rapid charging units made by Australia’s Tritium.
Senate dumps on Victoria EV tax plan, but opposes move to cancel revenues

Senate dumps on Victoria EV tax plan, but opposes move to cancel revenues

A federal senate committee criticises state government proposals slug EVs with new fees, while rejecting a Greens plan to nullify the taxes.