Volkswagen forced to halt production of electric vehicles due to chip shortage
Global semi-conductor chip shortage forces Volkswagen to halt production of electric vehicles at its Zwickau and Dresden production plants.
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Honda test drives autonomous vehicles at large scale solar farm
Honda’s fully electric Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) completes a month-long field test at a large-scale solar energy construction site in New Mexico.
Tesla increases Model Y price in US, now 20 pct more than at start of year
For the eighth time in 2021 alone, Tesla has increased the US price of the Model Y.
Geely reportedly working on an electric ute
Chinese automotive giant Geely is reportedly working on an electric ute to compete with Rivian R1T, Tesla Cybertruck, and Ford F-150 Lightning.
Why some auto companies want the electric car revolution to be stopped in its tracks
The transition to electric vehicles is reaching fever pitch, but reports are emerging that certain carmakers want to slow it down.
Kia’s 100% electric goals don’t include Australia
Kia outlines electrification goals but they only target Europe and other “key global markets”. Not Australia.
Nio installs first battery swap station in Norway
Chinese EV maker Nio installs first battery swap station in Norway, the starting point for the company’s first expansion outside of China.
Tesla models dominate list of top 10 most satisfying cars
All four of Tesla's production electric cars ranked highly in the latest Consumer Reports satisfaction ratings.
Driving blind: Coalition’s unguided goal for 90% electric car sales by 2050
Government assumes 90% of Australia’s new car sales will be electric by 2050. But it’s a destination without a route, and it needs one.
Electric Cars 101: What you should know before you buy an EV
Buying an EV after owning a petrol or diesel car is a bit like going from a landline to a smartphone, but a little complex unless you've passed EV101.