Ionity expands pan-European network of high-power charging stations
European electric car charging outfit announces intention to expand northern Italian network with the region’s fastest EV charging station.
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Air Race E unveils world’s first electric race plane at Dubai Airshow
Airbus-backed electric racing series unveils world’s first electric race plane – a “highly-modified” Cassutt aircraft racer built by Team Condor.
Audi presents sportback version of e-tron electric car
Audi announces fully electric SUV coupé e-tron Sportback with 446km driving range that will be available first in Europe.
First all-electric Mercedes-Benz releases pricing details
Daimler announces the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQC to go on sale in the US from 2020, and releases pricing details.
Jacinda Ardern drives an all-electric car. Of course she does
While Australia burns, New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern quietly walks the talk on climate action, driving an all-electric Hyundai Ioniq.
Tesla retains dominant share of EV sales as rivals drop further off the pace
Tesla remains undisputed leader of EV sales in US for 2019, increasing its aggregate sales as some of the biggest car makers fall further off the pace.
Big push to hit EVs with road tax “before they appear in every driveway”
Infrastructure think tank demands immediate introduction of a 4c/km road use fee for EVs - but not hybrids - "before there is an EV in every driveway"
Tesla ramps up Australia Model 3 deliveries with influx of cargo ships
Tesla, true to form, prepares for ramp up of end of quarter deliveries of Model 3 in Australia, with more ships carrying the popular electric sedan due to arrive before end of 2019.
New Formula E season kicks off as Mercedes and Porsche join electric racing
New Formula E season kicks off this weekend with Mercedes and Porsche joining other leading manufacturers in pushing limits of electric car racing.
Ausgrid seeks input on charging behaviour ahead of electric vehicle boom
Ausgrid seeks input from electric vehicle owners to assess how to cater for customers at the same time as managing grid demand.