Hyundai turns to new battery supplier in light of Kona EV battery fires
Hyundai to source more EV batteries from SK Innovation to reduce reliance on LG Chem batteries following Kona EV fires.
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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.
Tesla shares leap on news it will join prestigious S&P 500 index
Tesla stocks surge 13% after trading on Monday on news it will be added to the prestigious S&P 500 index.
Germany’s economy minister wants electric car subsidies extended until 2025
Germany's economy minister joins growing chorus of calls for extending subsidies to boost rollout of electric cars.
GM recalls 68,000 Chevy Bolt EVs due to potentially faulty batteries
American car giant General Motors is to recall more than 68,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to the potential of battery fires.
UK regions vie to host country’s first battery gigafactory
West Midlands, south Wales, and the north-east of England compete to be home to the United Kingdom’s first battery gigafactory.
ACT drivers to access free rego and zero interest loans for electric cars
ACT drivers can soon access zero interest loans and free registration for buying an EV, a stark contrast to approaches being considered by other states.
Musk urges caution as testers say latest Tesla FSD upgrade is “huge improvement”
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Rivian opens electric ute and SUV configurator page, launch confirmed for June
Rivian to open all-electric ute and SUV configuration page on Monday (US time), with US deliveries to commence in June 2021.
UK and Europe to declare war on new petrol and diesel car sales
Conservative UK government is set to announce a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and the European Union may do so by 2025, according to new reports.
Victoria to spend $20 million on three-year trial for zero emissions bus fleet
Victoria to spend $20 million to kick off three-year trial of electric and other zero emissions buses.