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EVs and autonomy: Why it will make no sense to buy your own electric car

EVs and autonomy: Why it will make no sense to buy your own electric car

Cars are expensive because they are driven less than one hour a day. Fleet and shared cars, however, can offer paybacks on EVs in just six months.
Geely targets nearly a million “new energy” vehicle sales by 2025

Geely targets nearly a million “new energy” vehicle sales by 2025

Chinese automotive giant Geely Auto Group has targeted annual sales of “new energy” vehicles of nearly a million by 2025.
Sono already boasts 15,000 reservations for solar-roof Sion

Sono already boasts 15,000 reservations for solar-roof Sion

Sono Motors says it has received more than 15,000 reservations for its Sion electric vehicle with an integrated solar PV roof.
“Zero effect on Tesla:” Musk says demand so strong no contract needed for Hertz

“Zero effect on Tesla:” Musk says demand so strong no contract needed for Hertz

Elon Musk says no need for contract with Hertz as demand exceeds production, and Tesla’s value soars another 9 per cent.
Tesla starts trialling Supercharger access for other electric cars

Tesla starts trialling Supercharger access for other electric cars

Tesla opens Superchargers in Netherlands to drivers of non-Tesla electric vehicles, in move that could be major boost to the EV maker’s coffers.
Audi extends e-Tron driving range

Audi extends e-Tron driving range

New software update for owners of either a 2019 or 2020 Audi e-Tron will extend the car’s range by up to 20 additional kilometres,
GM packs a weekend full of optional accessories for electric Hummer “supertruck”

GM packs a weekend full of optional accessories for electric Hummer “supertruck”

GM highlights nearly 200 optional extras for all-new Hummer electric SUV and utes that would make anybody’s weekend.
Scott Morrison’s half-hearted U-turn on electric vehicles

Scott Morrison’s half-hearted U-turn on electric vehicles

Without the vision to invest in electric vehicles and transport technology, Australia is setting up its young people for a very limited future.