Wheelchair-accessible EV chargers and battery planned for Melbourne’s inner suburbs
Yarra Energy Foundation hopes the project will help reduce barriers to EV adoption and provide more public EV charging infrastructure in line with community demand.
“Sea of blood:” China’s Xpeng promises 30 new EV models to survive competition
Xpeng to dramatically expand its lineup of EVs over the next three years in an effort to survive what it calls the “sea of blood” – the intense competition between Chinese brands.
European car makers slow transition by failing to make affordable EVs
European car makers accused of protecting short term profits by refusing to make affordable EVs at scale and slowing down transition.
Tesla Cybertruck showcased in world’s biggest right-hand-drive market
Tesla's halo vehicle, the Cybertruck, has landed in a key right hand market to help the brand improve sales.
Toyota demonstrates why hydrogen combustion engines are not the answer
Toyota is betting on hydrogen cars, but even its own technology proves that burning hydrogen is wasteful compared with using the same electricity to charge a battery electric vehicle.
EV charging is child’s play. Local council installs adorable toy EV charger for kids
Inspiring the next generation of EV advocates. An Australian local council has included a toy EV charger in one of its playgrounds.
Ampol looks to cash in on half hour charging times as it expands EV network
Ampol to treble EV charging bays and cash in on charging times, but believes fossil fuel sales will remain strong and is unfazed by new emissions standards.
BYD luxury brand to launch quad-motor supercar in coming days
BYD to launch it's first supercar in the coming days, packing a quad-motor powertrain.
Used Tesla Model 3 listings on the rise, prices fall, after refresh launch
Used Tesla Model 3 listings have risen by 14.9% in 2024, making some Teslas cheaper than new MG and BYD electric cars.
Germany axes subsidies for electric trucks and buses
The German government has terminated two subsidy schemes for electric trucks and buses, because of budget constraints.