Nissan plans 15 new EVs, but its “Ambition 2030” plan is light on ambition
Nissan announces plans to accelerate the electrification strategy of its "Ambition 2030" plan. But the ambition part of the plan is questionable.
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Almost 1 in 2 Australians would switch to EVs through novated lease with employer
The price of EVs remains a major purchase barrier for 84% of Australians, but 46% would consider switching to an EV in a leasing deal with their employer.
Tesla’s Giga Berlin hits milestone production of 4,000 electric vehicles per week
Less than 12 months since opening, Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory hits an annualised production rate of 200,000 Model Ys per year. It could end up doing ten times that amount.
Peugeot confirms its first electric SUV, the e-2008, will arrive in Australia this year
The first all-electric passenger SUV from Peugeot to launch this year, just after its first electric delivery van.
Police and first responders to get three-wheel electric motorcycles
Electric three-wheeler to help police be more visible in the community and will be adapted for paramedic first responders and last-mile deliveries.
Ausgrid unveils Sydney’s first power pole-mounted EV charger in Glebe
Ausgrid unveils its first pole mounted EV charging station in Sydney, among the first of some 30,000 such installations across its network.
Fully Charged: Australia’s biggest electric vehicle show to take off in Sydney
Fully Charged Live will bring together all things electric including a wide range of passenger EVs, e-bikes, smart charging, micro mobility, and even electric public transport.
Cybertruck to have patented steel body that Elon Musk calls “new metal”
Cybetruck's external steel body steel alloy will be patented and developed by SpaceX materials boss.
History in the making: Tesla may deliver biggest moment in car industry since Model T
A future where electric vehicles are far cheaper to buy, run and maintain will finally end the era of the internal combustion engine.
Up the grassy hill: High-riding Tesla Cybertruck seen “off-roading” at new HQ
A high-riding Cybertruck is seen being taken off-road with some props as production nears.