Model 3 delivers stunning carbon savings, and more to come with autonomy, says Tesla
Tesla says Model 3 most efficient car on market, easily beating fossil fuel cars on emissions, with even bigger savings coming with autonomy and "robo-taxis".
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Tesla battery partner CATL says it can now make million-mile-plus battery
Chinese battery maker CATL is poised to make a battery that can last more than a million miles, and is also working closely with General Motors.
Tesla Battery Day looms as rumours of new lithium-ion partnership emerges
Market analysts say Tesla is getting close to locking in date for Battery Day, as rumours emerge of a new partnership with Australian lithium-ion battery testing equipment supplier Novonix.
Hydrogen cars won’t overtake electric vehicles because they’re hampered by laws of science
Hydrogen has long been touted as the future for passenger cars but it struggles to compete with electric vehicles, a view reinforced by two recent pronouncements.
Tesla beats Toyota and Honda as Model 3 becomes top selling car in California
Tesla Model 3 becomes best selling car across all passenger segments in California, beating Toyota Camry and Corolla and Honda Civic and Accord, despite being rated in "near luxury" category.
Porsche announces Taycan electric sportscar pricing and specifications
The Porsche Taycan is about to land in Australia, and local pricing and specification for the new electric car is now revealed by the luxury sportscar maker.
Renault and Mercedes-Benz throw in free wall chargers in Australia offering
European car makers Renault and Mercedes-Benz spark up end of financial year offerings by adding more inclusions with the Zoe and EQC electric cars.
Australian electric and hybrid auto sales jump, as fossil fuel market plunges again
Sales of fossil fuel cars plunged again in Australia last month, but plug-in and hybrid sales increased, pointing to fundamental change in the market.
NSW government triples EV fleet pledge, to ease regulations for charging infrastructure
The NSW government triples its targets for government fleet EVs, will look to guarantee access to charging infrastructure in new buildings.
Volkswagen injects $3.5 billion into China electric car projects
German automotive giant Volkswagen Group announces plans to invest around €2.1 billion into Chinese operations described as “the next chapter for its business in China.”