Elon Musk sets official date for unveil of “Cyber-truck” electric ute
Official day for unveil of Tesla "cyber-truck" electric pickup (aka ute in Australia) has been set for November 21, 2019.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Australia fossil fuel car sales slump again, but EVs and hybrids up
Australia auto industry says petrol and diesel car sales have slumped again, but still won't acknowledge role of EVs and hybrids in consumer buying decisions.
Nio partners with Mobileye to build Tesla-like robotaxi fleet
Chinese EV maker Nio partners with Intel's Mobileye to develop "robo-taxis" for China, and eventually also global auto markets.
Chevy struts all-electric hot rod ute concept in Las Vegas
Detroit motor stalwart Chevrolet imagines hot rod future with all-electric E-10 pickup concept put together using proven Bolt EV components, including two Bolt batteries.
Ford stuns with one-off “Mustang Lithium” electric muscle car
Ford shows off one-off electric muscle car prototype named Mustang Lithium at major motoring event in Las Vegas.
Kia gives electric “Futuron” coupe concept super-sexy Bladerunner 2049 treatment
South Korean carmaker Kia has unveiled a sleek and sexy new electric SUV coupe concept dubbed "Futuron".
NSW reminds electric car owners of new “EV warning label” laws
Owners of electric and hybrid vehicles in NSW to receive letter with instructions on how to apply "EV warning labels" to comply with new laws by January 2020.
Tesla Plaid Model S smashes unofficial lap record at Nürburgring by 10 seconds
Californian carmaker Tesla has been plugging away testing the "Plaid" Model S on German test track Nürburgring Nordschleife and has come away with new unofficial record time.
VW rolls first electric ID.3 off new production line, and eyes global domination
Volkswagen's first all-electric ID.3 hatchback rolls off factory floor at refurbished plant in Zwickau as Germany announces significant boost to EV incentives and charging stations.
Kia e-Niro named best electric car for business in UK
The Kia e-Niro named "Best Electric Car" 2019 at UK Business Car Awards, another feather in the hat for the electric SUV.