Electric Cars

Model 3 leads global EV market, while Model Y beats ID.3

Model 3 leads global EV market, while Model Y beats ID.3

The Tesla Model 3 is still clear lead in the global plug-in electric vehicle market, while Tesla’s Model Y and fellow 2020 newcomer Volkswagen ID.3 jostle for a place in the top three.
Musk predicts full autonomy from 2021, says EVs will double electricity demand

Musk predicts full autonomy from 2021, says EVs will double electricity demand

Musk says Tesla may start releasing fully autonomous driving capabilities to customers from 2021, and the transition to electric transport will double energy demands.
GM downgrades Nikola deal, cancels Badger hydrogen ute

GM downgrades Nikola deal, cancels Badger hydrogen ute

General Motors ditches equity stake in electric car and truck start-up Nikola, and will no longer build the Badger ute.
Tesla gets green light to sell Model Y electric crossover in China

Tesla gets green light to sell Model Y electric crossover in China

Tesla gains approval to sell Model Y electric crossover in China, which analysts predict will account for 40% of Tesla sales by 2022.
VW ramps up compact electric car design and development

VW ramps up compact electric car design and development

German auto group Volkswagen accelerates development of compact electric car which could cost less than €30,000 ($A48,500).
Maserati says it will “electrify” all its models by 2025

Maserati says it will “electrify” all its models by 2025

Italian luxury car maker Maserati announces plans to electrify entire line-up of vehicles over next five years.
Musk says FSD will automatically change vehicle height and suspension damping

Musk says FSD will automatically change vehicle height and suspension damping

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says EV maker’s self-driving software will automatically change the height and damping level of the car’s suspension.
Plugged In: EV tax shock, EV vision, new fast charger, self-driving shuttle

Plugged In: EV tax shock, EV vision, new fast charger, self-driving shuttle

Weekly wrap-up of Australian EV news, including tax backlash, the EV Vision conference, new fast chargers, and a self-driving shuttle trial.