BYD to launch Australian Megastores as Eagers invests more in local sales venture
BYD's growth plans in Australia about to get a boost with Megastores planned and new funding from Eagers Automotive in the local joint venture.
How Germany and France are making EVs affordable for people on lower incomes
Up until now EV uptake has been inequitable with few able to pay high purchase prices. Good public policy and incentive schemes can level the playing field.
Gaping hole in pollution policy: Non-road diesel engines face noxious emissions standard
Non-road diesel engines burn through as much as diesel as Australia's 5 million on-road diesel vehicles. But they are completely unregulated, and deadly.
Tesla seeks Autopilot “vehicle operators” in Australia in step towards Full Self Driving
Tesla hires for Autopilot vehicle data collection roles in Australia indicating the start of potential FSD testing on our roads.
Tesla on track to smash targets after producing almost a million EVs in first 6 months
Exponential: Tesla smashes its quarterly sales and production records and is on track to beat its 2023 production target of 2 million EVs.
Tesla slashes prices of best selling Model Y and Model 3 to lowest ever level
Tesla slashes prices by thousands across its range of Model 3 and Model Y EVs to their lowest price point yet.
World’s largest battery make CATL to build multiple recycling plants in Europe
The world's largest battery maker CATL is in talks to set up multiple battery recycling facilities in Europe and in North America.
Electrify America and Polestar join rush to adopt Tesla charging standard
Born out of the "Dieselgate" scandal, Volkswagen's Electrify America charging network has committed to adopting Tesla's NACS charging standard. Polestar has also announced it will start using NACS.
More EV brands set up right-hand-drive electric vehicle production
New EV brands are setting up EV manufacturing operation of cars that could potentially make it to Australian shores in coming years.
Tesla’s new Model 3 range expected to be bumped up to around 550 km
Tesla's upcoming Model 3 to get a new larger battery that can deliver 550 km of WLTP range on a single charge.