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Breaking out of lockdown blues: A 3,000km road trip in our Tesla Model 3

Breaking out of lockdown blues: A 3,000km road trip in our Tesla Model 3

The tyranny of distance is overcome by the kindness of strangers, and a happy mix of fast-charging stations, destination chargers and motel trickle feeds.
NSW releases masterplan for 1,000 “ultra-fast” charging bays along major routes

NSW releases masterplan for 1,000 “ultra-fast” charging bays along major routes

NSW releases plan to have more than 1,000 “ultra fast” electric vehicle charging bays across the state.
Toyota to spend $A18.5bn on battery development as it hedges bets on hybrids

Toyota to spend $A18.5bn on battery development as it hedges bets on hybrids

Toyota says it will embrace full battery electric vehicles in regions where renewables are plentiful on the grid, but retain focus on hybrids elsewhere.
The Driven Podcast: From coal to renewables and EV charging

The Driven Podcast: From coal to renewables and EV charging

Engie’s head of green mobility in Australia on the company’s plans to be a major supplier of EV chargers and its interest in V2G.
Hyundai shows off Ioniq 6, targets 100% electric sales in Europe by 2035

Hyundai shows off Ioniq 6, targets 100% electric sales in Europe by 2035

Hyundai puts Ioniq 6 on display at IAA motor show and commits to sell only pure electric vehicles in Europe from 2035 and worldwide from 2040.
AusMV strikes deal to bring 19,000 all-electric utes with 800km range to Australia

AusMV strikes deal to bring 19,000 all-electric utes with 800km range to Australia

Nearly 20,000 all-electric Atlis utes secured by Brisbane-based AusMV for Australian market, in manufacturing and distribution deal.
Arid Recovery turns to quiet, converted EV to monitor wildlife in Australian outback

Arid Recovery turns to quiet, converted EV to monitor wildlife in Australian outback

Conservation group is using an old Suzuki, with engine and fuel tank replaced with an electric motor and Nissan LEAF batteries, to monitor wildlife.
General Motors halts production of Chevy Bolt EV as it expands battery recall

General Motors halts production of Chevy Bolt EV as it expands battery recall

American automotive giant expands recall of Chevrolet Bolt EV due to combination of global chip shortage and defects identified in the vehicle battery.