Don’t park in the garage: Hyundai Australia warns Kona Electric owner of fire risk
Update: Hyundai Australia informs Kona owner “not to park near flammable structures, for example not in a garage”, and then says information sent in error.
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
Tesla research chief Jeff Dahn says two million mile battery possible – and needed for V2G
Head of Tesla's battery research team, Jeff Dahn, says that a 3.6 million kilometre battery is not only possible, but also necessary for the grid and other transport options.
Model 3 achieves record low energy consumption in driving efficiency test
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus can achieve a market-leading 11.9kWh per 100km energy consumption, new testing shows.
EV pioneer Wiebe Wakker’s Blue Bandit goes on display in VW car museum
The story of Wiebe Wakker, the Dutch explorer who drove an electric car from Europe to New Zealand via Australia, has found a place in Volkswagen's Autostadt museum ZeitHaus.
“Absolutely wild”: Tesla Model 3 tows massive 2.7 tonne Airstream caravan
Tesla Model 3 towing 2.7 tonne retro Airstream caravan impresses diehard pickup fans with its handling and "amazing torque".
California approves nearly $US400m to fill gaps in EV charging network
California approves $US384 million spend to fill gaps in California’s electric vehicle charging network as the state prepares to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel passenger cars.
Nexport’s grand vision to make electric cars, buses and trucks in NSW, lands deal with BYD
Nexport plans to offer Australian made buses, trucks and passenger vehicles, after announcing a $700m investment in a NSW manufacturing facility.
Renault slashes price of Zoe electric hatch as it retreats from EV sales in Australia
Pricing for a new Renault Zoe electric hatch drops dramatically, with listings showing drive-away prices at a top of $A39,990, $A10,000 less than previous list price before on-road costs.
China-made Tesla Model 3 confirmed for Europe, documents show
Reports emerge that Tesla is supplying the China-made Model 3 to Europe.
TrueGreen, Nexport lay out $700m plan to make electric cars, buses and trucks in NSW
TrueGreen and Nexport commit to building a $700 million plant to make electric vehicles - including cars, buses and trucks - at 51 hectare site in Southern Highlands.