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All-electric Kombi will be VW’s first autonomous vehicle

All-electric Kombi will be VW’s first autonomous vehicle

The ID. Buzz to be first VW to feature self-driving technology and will serve as a “robo-taxi”.
Six-minute EV battery one step closer as Magnis reports successful test results

Six-minute EV battery one step closer as Magnis reports successful test results

Magnis reports promising results indicating major step towards goal for “extra-fast charging” electric vehicle battery that can charge in just six minutes.
Victoria Greens want to reward EV owners with $10,000 ‘eco bonus’, rather than tax them

Victoria Greens want to reward EV owners with $10,000 ‘eco bonus’, rather than tax them

Victorian Greens propose $10,000 ‘eco bonus’ for EV purchases, as a response to Labor’s proposed tax on EV drivers.
Mark Webber takes Porsche Taycan customers to race-track for an electric spin

Mark Webber takes Porsche Taycan customers to race-track for an electric spin

F1 driver Mark Webber gives three lucky customers an early taste of what their soon-to-arrive Porsche Taycan electric cars can do.
Global chip shortage catches up to Tesla, and batteries could be next

Global chip shortage catches up to Tesla, and batteries could be next

A shortage of semi-conductor chips is slowing car production across the world, and has now caught up with Tesla. Battery cell supplies could be the next challenge.
Tiny new electric car beats Tesla Model 3, again, in China

Tiny new electric car beats Tesla Model 3, again, in China

New data shows China sales of the super cheap Wuling Hong Guang Mini almost doubled those of Telsa’s hugely popular Model 3 in January 2021.
Electric vehicle charging won’t destroy the electricity grid

Electric vehicle charging won’t destroy the electricity grid

Yes, there are some technical challenges with adding EVs to the grid, but they are surmountable problems that can be solved with existing technology and systems.
Norwegian self-driving mini-bus pilot now open for passengers

Norwegian self-driving mini-bus pilot now open for passengers

Sself-driving company Sensible 4 says its self-driving mini-bus pilot in the small farming village of Gjesdal in Norway has opened for passengers.