Electric Cars

Bowen hints Australia could kickstart local EV manufacturing

Bowen hints Australia could kickstart local EV manufacturing

Minister for climate change and energy Chris Bowen hints that Australia will pave the way for domestic electric vehicle and battery manufacturing.
“Terminology outdated:” Elon Musk takes aim at safety body over Tesla “recall”

“Terminology outdated:” Elon Musk takes aim at safety body over Tesla “recall”

Elon Musk takes issue with news of Tesla window safety recall, says it is more accurately “a tiny over-the-air software update.”
The Driven Podcast: Australia will soon have electric utes

The Driven Podcast: Australia will soon have electric utes

Australian startup plans to convert Toyota Hiluxes and other utes into EVs on a commercial scale, and then create Australia’s first home-made electric ute.
Xpeng launches fastest charging electric SUV, with range of 700km

Xpeng launches fastest charging electric SUV, with range of 700km

Xpeng officially launches the G9, an electric SUV with the fast charging rate in the world, and a range of 700kms.
Genesis electric G80 brings green luxury to corporate travel, with a solar roof

Genesis electric G80 brings green luxury to corporate travel, with a solar roof

Genesis G80 brings green luxury to the corporate travel market, with the help of a solar roof.
“Goes like you wouldn’t believe:” Bowen test drives Ford F-150 electric ute

“Goes like you wouldn’t believe:” Bowen test drives Ford F-150 electric ute

Federal climate and energy minister uses US visit to test drive electric ute, proving their existence and declaring they are “hugely popular.”
Jeep to launch Recon and Wagoneer S EVs in Australia, Avenger to follow

Jeep to launch Recon and Wagoneer S EVs in Australia, Avenger to follow

Three electric Jeeps are on cards for Australia in next few years, including the Avenger, Recon, and Jeep Wagoneer S.
Nio delivers first European-made battery swap station to Germany

Nio delivers first European-made battery swap station to Germany

Chinese electric automaker announces delivery of its first European-made “Power Swap” station to Germany.