Hyundai unveils long range, high performance, two way charging EV platform
Hyundai unveils new "E-GMP" electric vehicle platform that will offer long range driving, high performance specs, and bidirectional charging.
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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.
LG Chem to double battery output to meet new Tesla demand
South Korean battery manufacturer LG Chem will reportedly double production capacity of battery cells to keep up with demand from US EV darling Tesla.
Lucid Motors completes first phase of $US700 million EV factory
Saudi-backed Tesla rival Lucid Motors completes first phase of $US700m EV factory in Arizona, and says it's on track to begin making Lucid Air by mid-2021.
2020 was the starter pistol on EVs – now the world looks to Norway for inspiration
Norway's EV industry groups are baffled by Australia's efforts to slow down its already lagging electric car industry.
Model 3 leads global EV market, while Model Y beats ID.3
The Tesla Model 3 is still clear lead in the global plug-in electric vehicle market, while Tesla's Model Y and fellow 2020 newcomer Volkswagen ID.3 jostle for a place in the top three.
Musk predicts full autonomy from 2021, says EVs will double electricity demand
Musk says Tesla may start releasing fully autonomous driving capabilities to customers from 2021, and the transition to electric transport will double energy demands.
New solar electric catamaran to be based on Volkswagen MEB platform
Austrian boat maker Silent-Yachts teams up with Volkswagen's Cupra to develop solar electric catamaran powered by Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix.
Yutong takes world’s largest e-bus order to service 2022 FIFA World Cup
Bus maker Yutong announces order for 741 electric buses from Qatar to provide commuting services for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition
The Liberal NSW government will begin transitioning the entire state bus fleet to zero emissions transport within the decade, starting with 120 electric buses in 2021.
“On yer e-bike”: Brisbane ditches CityCycle in favour of electric bikes
Brisbane to ditch ill-fated CityCycle program which has been draining city funds in favour of electric bikes.