Europe EV sales hit 20pc but carmakers still eke out ICE profit
Electric cars now account for one in five auto sales in Western Europe, but legacy carmakers are digging in to protect fossil fuel car profits.
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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.
TrueGreen secures $110 million to make electric vehicles in NSW
TrueGreen secures $110 million in new funding to advance electric vehicle making facilities in NSW.
Musk says electric cars at inflection point: “EVs are only way forward”
Tesla posts first billion dollar quarterly profit, and Elon Musk declares there is no doubt that EVs - and autonomous electric cars - are the future.
Tesla in race to ramp up battery supply for Cybertruck, Semi
Tesla to prioritise cell supply for electric vehicles over battery storage as it races to bring its new battery production facilities online.
Polestar to double global presence by year’s end
Polestar to double number of new retail "concept" locations and markets as it ramps up its electric vehicle offerings.
Nexport opens orders for $35,000 BYD T3 electric van
Orders open for BYD T3 electric van, a 300km commercial vehicle available via direct-to-consumer business EVDirect.
Crazy footage shows Tesla Model 3 wading through floods
Crazy footage of Tesla Model 3 shows it driving through high waters in China floods and crossing to the other side.
Why electric vehicles are the only way to quickly decarbonize transport
Even for cars registered today, battery electric vehicles have by far the lowest life-cycle GHG emissions compared to all other technologies.
Musk says yoke only option for new Model S despite criticism
Elon Musk rules out normal steering wheel for refreshed Model S and Model X despite changes to button and horn locations drawing criticism.
Car subscription service says EVs to jump to 25 pct of fleet
Car subscription service provider Carbar raises $50 million to finance new purchases, and expects EV offerings to grow quickly.