Electric Cars

“The chip is the new cog:” Gear box specialist switches largest plant to EV parts

“The chip is the new cog:” Gear box specialist switches largest plant to EV parts

One of Germany’s largest car suppliers accelerates departure from ICE technology, because electric cars don’t need gear boxes.
Australian team to enter new series of Extreme E off-road, all-electric vehicle races

Australian team to enter new series of Extreme E off-road, all-electric vehicle races

XE Sports Group – sports arm of EV Direct – raises its hand to enter the Extreme E electric car off-road racing event.
Mercedes says new GLC hybrid SUV could provide an all-electric daily commute

Mercedes says new GLC hybrid SUV could provide an all-electric daily commute

Mercedes unveils the latest edition of its flagship GLC hybrid SUV, with a 100km electric range that could allow for an all-electric daily commute.
Kia Australia boosts EV6 allocation, to import EV9 and electric ute after Labor win

Kia Australia boosts EV6 allocation, to import EV9 and electric ute after Labor win

Kia to bring in more of its popular EV6 SUVs, and will seek to bring the EV9 and an electric ute to Australia after Labor’s win and its welcome mat to electric vehicles.
Used Ioniq 5 EV prices skyrocket, as new car buyers lean toward speed

Used Ioniq 5 EV prices skyrocket, as new car buyers lean toward speed

Used car prices for the Ioniq 5 are skyrocketing. Can Hyundai keep up or will changes to the luxury car tax increase demand?
Mixed reactions as Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Toyota Mirai chosen for WA police trial

Mixed reactions as Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Toyota Mirai chosen for WA police trial

All-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 and hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai to take part in a trial with the West Australia police.
Net-zero by 2050 means no fossil fuel car sales beyond 2038, says BNEF

Net-zero by 2050 means no fossil fuel car sales beyond 2038, says BNEF

The last internal combustion vehicle must be sold by 2038 if global net-zero transport goals are to be successful.
NRMA injects funds to quadruple size of Tasmania electric car charging network

NRMA injects funds to quadruple size of Tasmania electric car charging network

NRMA to boost funding for Electric Highway Tasmania to help further open up EV tourism in the island state, and identifies at least 20 new sites.