Nissan says new Leaf will be both a car and a power station
It’s not just an electric car, it’s a power station – Nissan Leaf approved as a power plant for the German energy market, using vehicle-to-grid technology.
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One day, your electric car could be one big carbon fibre battery
Swedish study finds carbon fibre could be used as a battery electrode – with game-changing implications for EV makers.
Dyson will make EVs at Singapore factory to be built by 2020
Electric appliance giant Dyson says it will build a new electric car factory in Singapore, with a view to starting production by 2020.
Australia ‘EV highway’ still worlds behind Electrify America expansion
A combined effort to build Australia's first nation-wide electric vehicle fast-charging is great news, but recent progress in the US shows we still have a long way to go.
Tesla delivers surprise with mid-range Model 3, but Australia still has to wait
Tesla takes another step towards an "affordable" EV with the surprise release of a mid-range version of the Model 3.
Porsche adds Taycan Cross Turismo to EV sportscar range
German luxury sports carmaker confirms that the Mission E Cross Turismo will begin production at its Zuffenhausen factory.
ACT urges local governments to join bulk-buy for electric vehicle fleets
The ACT – already Australia’s most welcoming territory for electric vehicles – is launching an electric vehicle bulk-buy program aimed at turning government fleets totally electric.
Tasmania’s first 50kW EV charger installed in Launceston
Tasmania to get its first public DC fast charger, installed in Launceston by Brisbane-based Tritium.
Car clubs, ARENA get behind solar-powered ultra-fast EV charging network
Automobile clubs and ARENA join forces to help fund first nation-wide public EV ultra-fast charging network, powered by renewable energy.
EV Council calls for electric car sales target, ‘clear leadership’
Australia's Electric Vehicle Council and Environment Victoria call for a sales target for electric and plug-in hybrid cars, in wake of report on future mobility from Infrastructure Victoria.