Electric Cars

Ford’s first electric ute to revive Lightning name

Ford’s first electric ute to revive Lightning name

Ford will reportedly revive the “Lightning” name for its electric F-150 pickup truck, better known as a “ute” here in Australia.
Drivers are using “cheat” systems with Tesla’s Autopilot

Drivers are using “cheat” systems with Tesla’s Autopilot

Some Tesla drivers are finding ways around Autopilot restrictions, actions that others describe as stupid, irresponsible, and dangerous.
Tritium scores deal to help electrify US army’s 225,000-strong vehicle fleet

Tritium scores deal to help electrify US army’s 225,000-strong vehicle fleet

Electric vehicle charging company Tritium has been selected to take part in a US army program to help transition its fleet to electric vehicles.
Nissan Leaf e+ review: Longer range, and back-up power for home

Nissan Leaf e+ review: Longer range, and back-up power for home

The Japanese all-electric car has been launched anew in Australia with a longer range and a higher ticket price.
Perrottet flags “holistic” approach to electric vehicle road tax in NSW

Perrottet flags “holistic” approach to electric vehicle road tax in NSW

NSW treasurer Dominic Perrottet says the state will take a more “nuanced” approach to taxing electric vehicles in the upcoming state budget.
Volkswagen premieres electric, sporty and “emotional” ID.4 GTX

Volkswagen premieres electric, sporty and “emotional” ID.4 GTX

Volkswagen unveils all-electric VW ID.4 GTX, its first ID model in a new performance series for electromobility.
Queensland coal miner’s reaction to Tesla torque is priceless

Queensland coal miner’s reaction to Tesla torque is priceless

Activist Daniel Bleakley puts some old mates and coal-miners in his Central Queensland hometown in the driver’s seat of his Tesla. The reactions are priceless.
Lotus Evija all electric hypercar to deliver “mind-blowing” driving experience

Lotus Evija all electric hypercar to deliver “mind-blowing” driving experience

“Like a catapult”: Lotus opens up about its all electric Evija hypercar, as it gets ready to enter production.