Electric Cars

GM to build electric ute and autonomous shuttle at EV-only Detroit plant

GM to build electric ute and autonomous shuttle at EV-only Detroit plant

GM decides against closing Detroit plant, and will instead invest $A3.26 billion to produce its first electric ute and an autonomous electric shuttle.
Daimler refutes report it will slash Mercedes-Benz EQC production

Daimler refutes report it will slash Mercedes-Benz EQC production

German auto group denies reports it will slash production of all-electric EQC SUV due to battery supply issues, saying original plans remain in place.
UK shows how positive EV, climate action is done by conservative governments

UK shows how positive EV, climate action is done by conservative governments

UK government “Go Ultra Low” initiative is great example of how conservative governments can encourage electric vehicles.
Tesla rival Lucid Motors opens reservations in Europe including UK

Tesla rival Lucid Motors opens reservations in Europe including UK

Saudi-backed electric car start-up Lucid Motors opens reservations for Lucid Air in Europe, including a right-hand drive version planned for the UK.
Tesla Model Y will be available in all variants by September

Tesla Model Y will be available in all variants by September

All variants of Tesla Model Y available in next few months, with Performance variant deliveries to start in February, Tesla staff have told Canadian customer.
Tesla Model Y numbers tipped in the hundreds as pre-launch sightings increase

Tesla Model Y numbers tipped in the hundreds as pre-launch sightings increase

New evidence suggests Tesla has already made at least 600 prototypes of its soon-to-be-released Model Y electric crossover, as sightings increase prior to launch.
Solar car maker Sono Motors crowdfunds $85 million

Solar car maker Sono Motors crowdfunds $85 million

German solar car maker Sono Motors exceeds crowdfunding target of €50 million for the Sion – the company’s integrated solar electric vehicle.
UK county introduces fines to tackle problem of “ICEing”

UK county introduces fines to tackle problem of “ICEing”

UK county introduces fines for drivers parking petrol and diesel cars – or a non-charging EV – in an electric car charging spot.