Musk says fully loaded Tesla Semi completes 800km trip, invites Bill Gates to test drive
Elon Musk says fully-loaded Tesla Semi completes 800kms trip, and invites electric skeptic Bill Gates to do a test drive.
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Low-cost electric hatchbacks are finally making a big Leap into the market
Aside from Nissan Leaf, EV hatchbacks have been missing from the Australian EV market. But that may be about to change soon.
CEFC gives $20.5 million to help drive down cost of electric car loans
CEFC allocates $20.5 million to support around $100 million of discounted car loans for buyers of EVs and plug in hybrids.
BYD Dolphin – likely to be Australia’s first sub $40,000 EV – seen on Sydney streets
The BYD Dolphin hatchback is likely to be Australia's first EV priced at under $40,000, and has been spotted on the streets of Sydney.
Atto 3: Used BYD electric SUVs are being sold at massive premiums to new models
The new BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is making a splash on the second hand market, with asking prices at a massive premium to new car deals.
Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger utes to go electric as pricing revealed for mass EV conversions
Conversion start-up Roev reveals the pricing package to build electric drivetrains for Australia's most popular utes - the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger.
Mazda plays EV catch-up with $16bn spending plan, but still trails rest of world
Mazda has lifted its weak electric vehicle ambitions, but still trails other big car makers and is focused still on hybrids.
Bad sign for Australia? US solar giant switches fleet to F-150 electric utes
Major US solar installer SunRun has received delivery of 15 F-150 Lightning "pick-ups" from fellow US giant, Ford.
Off-grid and ultra fast EV charger rolled out that operates with “renewable fuels”
British bio-energy company launches drop-in EV charging solution that doesn’t require any grid connection and runs on its own "renewable" fuels.
Which states are doing best on switch to EVs and transport emissions
While other sectors are making strides to clean up their act, transport is one of Australia’s fastest-growing sources of emissions.