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Audi takes leaf from Nissan, pursues vehicle-to-grid EV charging

Audi takes leaf from Nissan, pursues vehicle-to-grid EV charging

New V2X trial from Audi puts it at forefront of brave new world where cars and homes meld together to supply energy to occupants.
New UK report shows that EVs and renewables are the perfect pairing

New UK report shows that EVs and renewables are the perfect pairing

Electric vehicles feature in the future projections in new UK report as much more than simple tools to get around in a zero carbon way.
Rivian reveals delivery dates for all-electric ute and SUV

Rivian reveals delivery dates for all-electric ute and SUV

US-based all-electric “adventure vehicle” manufacturer flags delivery dates for R1T pick-up and R1S SUV as the company’s Illinois factory starts to gear up.
Renault offers free electric Zoe cars to all residents of isolated town

Renault offers free electric Zoe cars to all residents of isolated town

Reanult says that if the inhabitants of one of the country’s most isolated towns can adopt an electric way of life, it’ll prove that everyone can.
Test in Germany reveals electric cars use more power than dashboards show

Test in Germany reveals electric cars use more power than dashboards show

A test of power consumption in electric cars shows that they consume between 10 and 25 percent more electricity than their on-board computers show, largely due to charging station losses.
Auto industry offers voluntary CO2 standards, but it won’t stop Australia being dumping ground for dirty cars

Auto industry offers voluntary CO2 standards, but it won’t stop Australia being dumping ground for dirty cars

Auto industry offers voluntary CO2 standards, but it won’t stop Australia being dumping ground for dirty cars and will do little to encourage uptake of EVs.
Elon Musk says EVs still cost too much – but a compact Tesla may be on the way

Elon Musk says EVs still cost too much – but a compact Tesla may be on the way

Musk again hints a small “compact” Tesla could be in the pipeline, admits the cost of electric vehicles still too high.
Lifetime cost of electric cars already lower than comparable ICE vehicles

Lifetime cost of electric cars already lower than comparable ICE vehicles

New research has found that the lifetime cost of an electric powered car is cheaper than a comparable petrol model.