EVs could be charged directly by off-grid solar at long-term carparks
Charging electric vehicles in off-grid carparks is possible, as long as vehicles with a lower state of charge are prioritised.
Germany leads 25 pct surge in Euro electric car market, new emissions limits touted
European EV sales have surged almost 25% in past year, dominated by the booming German auto market, as peak auto industry body looks to agree with further tightening of CO2 reduction measures.
Li-ion battery cost improvements grossly underestimated, MIT report says
MIT report finds rate of improvement for lithium-ion cell price grossly underestimated, because most analyses only measure one battery performance characteristic.
Toyota opens Melbourne hydrogen refuelling station, launches new fuel cell sedan
Toyota's new hydrogen facility can produce 80 kilograms of green hydrogen a day, enough to fill 14 of its new Mirai cars, which will arrive next month.
First VW ID.4 electric SUVs delivered in Germany
First deliveries of Volkswagen’s long-awaited ID.4 electric SUV took place last week ahead of plans to deliver approximately 150,000 ID.4s globally by end of 2021.
Jeep announces 4xe Charging Network for EV off-roading
Iconic 4X4 brand Jeep announces Jeep 4xe Charging Network, an electric vehicle charging network designed specifically for electric off-roading.
Tesla Semi may be delayed until 2022 due to battery shortage
Tesla Semi launch delayed again due to battery cell constraints but may go ahead in 2022, Elon Musk says.
Mercedes-Benz debuts flagship all-electric EQS high-tech interior
Mercedes-Benz releases details of EQS electric sedan interior design ahead of its April 15 reveal.
ACT unveils Australia’s first public hydrogen refuelling station
Australia's first publicly available hydrogen refuelling stations opens in Canberra, as a 20-strong Hyundai Nexo fleet hits the road.
Plugged In: EV errors, fuel cells are go, and new Kona EV spotted
This week's local EV news: Energy department admits EV errors, fuel cells are go, new Kona EV spotted, EQA pricing and Tritium expands US and Europe footprint.