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Electric ute conversions: Roev fills 2023 order book for Hilux and Ranger

Electric ute conversions: Roev fills 2023 order book for Hilux and Ranger

Electric ute conversion company Roev says demand is so strong that it’s already received enough reservation requests to fill its order books for the rest of the year.
Global partner engaged to build Australia’s first EV battery giga-factory

Global partner engaged to build Australia’s first EV battery giga-factory

The facility, to be located in Geelong, Victoria, in the heartland of what was once a thriving auto manufacturing industry, will begin construction in the second half of 2023.
The Rise of the Machines: Tesla drives 50km autonomously through heavy LA traffic

The Rise of the Machines: Tesla drives 50km autonomously through heavy LA traffic

Autonomous driving is one of the most challenging engineering problems of our age, and it’s why Tesla’s latest FSD software is so astonishing.
Daniel Bleakley joins The Driven as lead reporter

Daniel Bleakley joins The Driven as lead reporter

Daniel Bleakley – the author of the Coal Miners Driving Teslas YouTube series – joins The Driven as lead reporter.
Queensland adds 17 new electric buses to its fleet, powered by solar depot

Queensland adds 17 new electric buses to its fleet, powered by solar depot

Another 17 electric buses are being added to the public transport fleet in south-east Queensland, built locally on Brisbane’s northside.
More power, less battery, “attack” charging: Race season tests cutting edge EV technology

More power, less battery, “attack” charging: Race season tests cutting edge EV technology

Like road-going EVs, Formula E cars have evolved significantly. This season tests a raft of new features, including a 30 second stop to recharge.
Electric Mini drives doubling of BMW EV sales in 2022

Electric Mini drives doubling of BMW EV sales in 2022

Sales of fully electric BMW vehicles more than doubled in 2022, with the Mini Electric standing out.
Tesla: Why it might be time for Elon Musk to go

Tesla: Why it might be time for Elon Musk to go

What might help Tesla now is to be managed more like a traditional car company. But is Elon Musk up to the task?