Electric Cars

Mercedes electric G-Series turns to silicon battery tech from ex-Tesla engineers

Mercedes electric G-Series turns to silicon battery tech from ex-Tesla engineers

Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class to use silicon anode batteries with 20% greater energy density than today’s lithium-ion cells.
Drivers frustrated as Hyundai Ioniq 5 sells out again within minutes

Drivers frustrated as Hyundai Ioniq 5 sells out again within minutes

Hyundai’s award-winning Ioniq 5 sells out again within minutes, as some drivers fudge details to get their hands on one, and others vent their frustration.
Elon Musk says Tesla will hold a second AI Day in August. Why?

Elon Musk says Tesla will hold a second AI Day in August. Why?

Tesla is having a new “AI Day” to promote its self-driving mission, cars with no pedals or steering wheels, and to attract new talent.
Squad launches “world first” solar city car priced at under $10,000

Squad launches “world first” solar city car priced at under $10,000

Dutch EV developer Squad Mobility opens Squad Solar City Car pre-orders, priced starting at only €6250.
Toyota, Nissan called out for opposing climate action, only Tesla supports 1.5°C

Toyota, Nissan called out for opposing climate action, only Tesla supports 1.5°C

Major car makers talk a big game on the shift to electric vehicles, but a new report finds most of them are laggards, except for Tesla.
Rivian shares plunge as row over seats threatens Amazon deliveries

Rivian shares plunge as row over seats threatens Amazon deliveries

RJ Scaringe snaps up $US1 million worth of Rivian shares, but the start-up’s electric van plans are under threat.
Tesla closes Cybertruck reservations for Australia and other global markets

Tesla closes Cybertruck reservations for Australia and other global markets

Tesla has closed orders for the Cybertruck electric ute for Australia customers, in latest blow to people wanting to switch to EVs.
Used Model 3 and Ioniq 5 are now worth more than brand new

Used Model 3 and Ioniq 5 are now worth more than brand new

Resale prices for Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 exceed their new car prices, new data shows.