Electric Cars

Tesla gets green light to sell Model Y electric crossover in China

Tesla gets green light to sell Model Y electric crossover in China

Tesla gains approval to sell Model Y electric crossover in China, which analysts predict will account for 40% of Tesla sales by 2022.
VW ramps up compact electric car design and development

VW ramps up compact electric car design and development

German auto group Volkswagen accelerates development of compact electric car which could cost less than €30,000 ($A48,500).
Maserati says it will “electrify” all its models by 2025

Maserati says it will “electrify” all its models by 2025

Italian luxury car maker Maserati announces plans to electrify entire line-up of vehicles over next five years.
Musk says FSD will automatically change vehicle height and suspension damping

Musk says FSD will automatically change vehicle height and suspension damping

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says EV maker’s self-driving software will automatically change the height and damping level of the car’s suspension.
Plugged In: EV tax shock, EV vision, new fast charger, self-driving shuttle

Plugged In: EV tax shock, EV vision, new fast charger, self-driving shuttle

Weekly wrap-up of Australian EV news, including tax backlash, the EV Vision conference, new fast chargers, and a self-driving shuttle trial.
Tesla busts $US500 billion barrier, as Musk flags smaller European car

Tesla busts $US500 billion barrier, as Musk flags smaller European car

Tesla skyrockets to almost triple value of Toyota as investors scramble prior to S&P500 inclusion, as Musk hints at smaller EV for Europe.
Electric Nation installs first of 100 chargers in latest V2G trial in UK

Electric Nation installs first of 100 chargers in latest V2G trial in UK

Nissan EV owners in UK recruited for latest V2G trial by Electric Nation, a Western Power Distribution (WPD) and CrowdCharge project.
Rivian electric R1T ute and R1S SUV go on sale to public

Rivian electric R1T ute and R1S SUV go on sale to public

Michigan-based EV start-up Rivian officially opens online configurator to public, giving first look at electric R1T ute and R1S SUV in fully-optioned glory.