Electric Cars

“Fake electrics”: Plug-in hybrids pollute more than claimed, new research finds

“Fake electrics”: Plug-in hybrids pollute more than claimed, new research finds

New testing shows that plug-in hybrids emit considerably more CO2 than advertised, and problem could be even worse as drivers charge up before entering low emissions zones.
Tesla increases Model S range again, beating Lucid Air

Tesla increases Model S range again, beating Lucid Air

Tesla increases range of Model S Long Range Plus (LRP), upping the ante and beating the claimed 406 miles of the Lucid Air.
Plugged In: New EV incentives, a new V2G trial, and a scaleable charger

Plugged In: New EV incentives, a new V2G trial, and a scaleable charger

A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including zero interest loans and free rego for ACT EV drivers, and a range of vehicle-to-grid and charging developments.
Musk flags “new functionality” and improvements in next Tesla FSD beta update

Musk flags “new functionality” and improvements in next Tesla FSD beta update

Elon Musk says “fundamental improvements” and “entire new areas of functionality” will come with next FSD beta update, and Tesla will consider a wider release soon.
Nio: what China’s star electric car maker can learn from Tesla

Nio: what China’s star electric car maker can learn from Tesla

Tesla about to make Elon Musk third richest man in world, but Tesla isn’t the only electric car company seeing its stocks surge dramatically this year.
Total wins right to operate 2,300 EV charge points in Paris

Total wins right to operate 2,300 EV charge points in Paris

Total wins concession tender to modernise and extend City of Paris public EV charging network to 2,300 EV charging points.
California to “reward” drivers for buying electric cars

California to “reward” drivers for buying electric cars

California introduces maximum $US1,500 point-of-sale rebate to make switch to clean electric transport even easier for drivers.
Mini unveils digital Vision Urbanaut concept

Mini unveils digital Vision Urbanaut concept

Mini unveils Vision Urbanaut, a “digital vision vehicle” which provides “an all-new interpretation of a vision of space.”