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BMW secures $A105 million to boost energy density of EV batteries

BMW secures $A105 million to boost energy density of EV batteries

BMW gets $A105 million in funding for planned battery projects, including to improve energy density of EV batteries.
Victoria’s road tax plan dubbed “worst EV policy in the world”

Victoria’s road tax plan dubbed “worst EV policy in the world”

Major electric vehicle makers and other stakeholders issue joint declaration that Victorian plan to tax electric vehicles is “worst EV policy in the world”.
Honda plans to introduce 10 new EVs to China, starting with SUV

Honda plans to introduce 10 new EVs to China, starting with SUV

Honda making big push into Chinese EV market, announcing plans to introduce 10 EV models within five years, starting with an electric SUV.
Porsche Taycan review: Old school elegance meets high performance power

Porsche Taycan review: Old school elegance meets high performance power

First impression driving Porsche’s all-electric Taycan sportscar is that it has (somewhat curiously) all the driving feels of an old Jaguar.
BYD e2 electric hatchback priced below $35,000 to arrive in Australia soon

BYD e2 electric hatchback priced below $35,000 to arrive in Australia soon

A new electric hatchback made by Chinese carmaker BYD that is backed by veteran investor Warren Buffet will sell in Australia well below the $A35,000 mark.
Audi unveils new electric A6 E-Tron concept car with 700km range

Audi unveils new electric A6 E-Tron concept car with 700km range

German luxury vehicle manufacturer Audi has unveiled its four-door Audi A6 e-tron concept at the Shanghai Motor Show.
First look at electric all-terrain vehicle built for Australian Defence Force

First look at electric all-terrain vehicle built for Australian Defence Force

A super-sneaky e-ATV prototype designed by Melbourne-based conversion company EVolution Australia for the Australian Defence Force has broken cover.
Musk weighs in on Tesla Model S crash, says autopilot was “not enabled”

Musk weighs in on Tesla Model S crash, says autopilot was “not enabled”

Tesla boss weighs in as speculation swirls around the circumstances of the fatal crash involving a Model S which police believe had no-one at the wheel.