Electric Cars

“This is not a war on petrol:” Nissan Australia laments lack of EV policy direction

“This is not a war on petrol:” Nissan Australia laments lack of EV policy direction

Nissan says Victoria EV tax due in July will discourage investment in the technology at a crucial time for Australia’s already lagging market.
How electric car batteries are improving: materials, energy density and price

How electric car batteries are improving: materials, energy density and price

Mainstream take up of electric vehicles will depend on improvements to lithium-ion batteries and efforts to increase energy density and reduce manufacturing costs.
Kia e-Niro compact electric SUV spotted ahead of mid-May launch

Kia e-Niro compact electric SUV spotted ahead of mid-May launch

All-electric Kia e-Niro that will rival Hyundai Kona EV and MG ZS EV spotted charging in Canberra, ahead of mid-2021 launch.
Ford unveils GT versions and pricing of Mustang Mach-E

Ford unveils GT versions and pricing of Mustang Mach-E

Ford will start taking orders for the GT and GT Performance variants of its first electric Mustang, the Mustang Mach-E, but not in Australia.
Audi releases “Electric Eye” Woody Gooch film to highlight electric Australia road trips

Audi releases “Electric Eye” Woody Gooch film to highlight electric Australia road trips

Audi releases an original short film called Electric Eye, following 3,500km trip by all-electric Audi e-tron Sportback along Queensland and NSW coasts.
“Remarkable”: Model 3 outsells all competitors but will be eclipsed by Model Y, says Musk

“Remarkable”: Model 3 outsells all competitors but will be eclipsed by Model Y, says Musk

Model 3 is now the best selling luxury vehicle of any type, and Elon Musk says it will be eclipsed by the Model Y, as Tesla posts another record quarterly earnings.
No need for radar: Tesla’s big jump forward in self-driving technology

No need for radar: Tesla’s big jump forward in self-driving technology

Tesla may ditch radar altogether in its bid to achieve fully autonomous driving.
First EV made “from start to finish” in Lebanon unveiled

First EV made “from start to finish” in Lebanon unveiled

First Lebanon-made electric vehicle debuts in Beirut under new badge EV Electra.