Top six electric cars coming to Australia in 2021
What electric cars are still to come in 2021? This is The Driven's take on what to keep an eye out for as the year rolls along.
“Putting handbrake on EV sales:” Federal Labor MP takes govt to task over poor policy
Federal Labor MP Matt Thistlethwaite says government is "putting the handbrake" on EVs, becoming second federal MP in as many weeks to call for stronger policy to support a transition to electric vehicles,
Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing and details of new EQA electric compact SUV
Mercedes-Benz announces local pricing and specifications for EQA electric compact SUV, which joins the Australian market in April.
Renault Trucks promises electric range for each market segment by 2023
Renault Trucks announces all-electric option for each market segment from 2023.
Australia’s first mass-made electric trucks go into production
SEA Electric announces launch of first locally-assembled volume-produced electric trucks, the SEA 300 and SEA 500.
World’s first tidal energy powered EV charger launched in Shetland
Electric vehicle drivers on the Scottish archipelago of Shetland can now plug directly into the power of the Atlantic Ocean to recharge their cars.
“Third world” for EVs: VW says electric ID range won’t be in Australia for years
Volkswagen calls the Australian government's EV policy "embarassing" and accuses it of being in "automotive third world".
Hyundai Nexo hydrogen SUV becomes first fuel cell car for sale in Australia
Official details and specs of Hyundai Nexo have been announced, becoming first fuel cell vehicle in Australia to officially go on sale.
Nissan Leaf production overtakes iconic Bluebird in Europe
Production of electric Leaf at Nissan’s manufacturing plant in Sunderland overtakes that of another iconic vehicle, the Nissan Bluebird.
Australia’s Vulcan to track carbon emissions used in EV lithium-ion batteries
Vulcan Energy has to trace and measure the emissions across its European lithium-ion battery and electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.