Stanford’s radical take on lithium metal battery shows promise for EV range
New research from Stanford university has demonstrated a promising new take on the lithium metal battery that could increase electric vehicle driving range.
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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.
Siemens to launch “smart building” electric car charger in Australia
German technology giant Siemens launches new electric vehicle charger that integrates with building management systems to help deliver carbon reduction goals.
Autopilot price dropped to $US2,000 until July 1, says Musk
Elon Musk says Tesla will drop price of basic Autopilot until July 1, coming good on promise to offer discount for original buyers of Long Range rear-wheel drive Model 3, and early Model S and Model X owners.
The EV charging plan no-one is talking about (but should be!)
Regional haul trucking is ripe for decarbonization, so it’s crucial to start thinking about where and how to prioritize infrastructure investments.
Elon Musk says Model Y available with 7 seats from late 2020
Musk says first deliveries of 7-seater electric Model Y will "probably" start early in last quarter of 2020 - a full three months ahead of schedule.
Update: Tesla Battery Day now set for September, as Musk seeks live audience for million-mile revolution
Elon Musk has tentatively given a September 15 date for Tesla's Battery Day and AGM, but what has been the real reason behind the delays?
Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback now available to order in Australia
Australian drivers after premium zero-emissions driving options can now add Audi e-tron to the list of electric vehicles available to order in Australia.
Tesla moves closer to deciding on $US1 billion Cybertruck factory location
Tesla moves closer to choosing a Cybertruck factory location, with a possible site in Texas, and Oklahoma also in the mix.
Tritium expands EV charging footprint in California with new retail project
Australia's Tritium expands footprint in California, centre of electric vehicle ownership in the US, with new retail project in Orange County.
Rideshare giant Lyft commits to 100% electric vehicles by 2030
US ride-sharing giant Lyft says that by 2030 all vehicles driving on its platform will be electric, potentially avoiding millions of metric tonnes of greenhouse gases.