Electric Cars

Tesla defies “shelter-in-place” directive, keeps Fremont factory open

Tesla defies “shelter-in-place” directive, keeps Fremont factory open

Californian electric car maker Tesla has defied a “shelter-in-place” order initiated across San Francisco Bay area with decision to keep Fremont factory open.
Hyundai starts delivery of Czech-made Kona Electric in Europe

Hyundai starts delivery of Czech-made Kona Electric in Europe

Hyundai commences delivery of Czech-made Kona Electric with 64kWh battery.
Nissan gets award for role of Leaf in energy resilience in disasters

Nissan gets award for role of Leaf in energy resilience in disasters

Nissan recognised for role of Leaf electric car in providing energy resilience and power to the community after natural disasters and other emergencies.
Model Y has heat pump to solve issue of range in cold weather

Model Y has heat pump to solve issue of range in cold weather

The addition of a heat pump could be a game-changer for the Model Y driving range in winter.
BMW PHEVs will now automatically switch to EV only mode in 80 European cities

BMW PHEVs will now automatically switch to EV only mode in 80 European cities

Plug-in hybrid BMW cars now have green light to automatically switch over to EV only mode in “low emissions” zones in 80 European cities.
Nissan to offer electric versions of all models from mid-2020

Nissan to offer electric versions of all models from mid-2020

Japanese car maker Nissan will offer electrified versions of all models in Japan from mid-2020, it has been revealed.
Tesla Model 3 numbers top 4,000 in Australia, more than S and X combined

Tesla Model 3 numbers top 4,000 in Australia, more than S and X combined

There have now been more Model 3s produced for Australian market than all Model S and Model X combined, in new figures shared with The Driven.
Why electric cars may be smarter choice than home batteries

Why electric cars may be smarter choice than home batteries

Electric vehicles will make more compelling purchase than home batteries, according to the head of new RACE for 2030 cooperative research centre.