Tesla could reap benefits of “truly exciting” glassy metal battery research
"Rare" glassy lithium metal flagged by Maxwell Technologies research partner Shirley Meng as a "truly exciting" development for EV batteries.
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Green hydrogen transport to get boost with Australian refuelling station network
A new partnership plans to rollout green hydrogen refuelling alongside EV charging infrastructure across Australia.
Six-minute EV battery could be made at mooted $3 billion Australian gigafactory
An electric vehicle battery that recharges to 85% in just six minutes could be made at a Townsville factory being planned by Australian company Magnis Energy.
Audi takes leaf from Nissan, pursues vehicle-to-grid EV charging
New V2X trial from Audi puts it at forefront of brave new world where cars and homes meld together to supply energy to occupants.
New UK report shows that EVs and renewables are the perfect pairing
Electric vehicles feature in the future projections in new UK report as much more than simple tools to get around in a zero carbon way.
Rivian reveals delivery dates for all-electric ute and SUV
US-based all-electric “adventure vehicle” manufacturer flags delivery dates for R1T pick-up and R1S SUV as the company's Illinois factory starts to gear up.
Renault offers free electric Zoe cars to all residents of isolated town
Reanult says that if the inhabitants of one of the country’s most isolated towns can adopt an electric way of life, it’ll prove that everyone can.
Test in Germany reveals electric cars use more power than dashboards show
A test of power consumption in electric cars shows that they consume between 10 and 25 percent more electricity than their on-board computers show, largely due to charging station losses.
Auto industry offers voluntary CO2 standards, but it won’t stop Australia being dumping ground for dirty cars
Auto industry offers voluntary CO2 standards, but it won't stop Australia being dumping ground for dirty cars and will do little to encourage uptake of EVs.
Elon Musk says EVs still cost too much – but a compact Tesla may be on the way
Musk again hints a small "compact" Tesla could be in the pipeline, admits the cost of electric vehicles still too high.