Australia’s GB Auto secures huge deal to convert Hilux utes and Land Cruisers to electric
Vivopower confirms major deal for Australian mining vehicle company GB Auto to convert Toyota Hilux and Land Cruisers to electric drivetrains.
Tesla inks deal with Samsung to develop new nano chip for autonomous cars
Tesla expands partnership with Samsung Electronics to develop a 5-nanometre semiconductor for fully autonomous vehicles.
Buyer of Holden’s Australian test site launches three “smart” electric cars
The Vietnam company that bought Holden's test site in Melbourne announces launch of three smart SUV electric vehicles with self-driving features and driving ranges up to 550km.
Shell to acquire UK’s biggest electric car charging network
Shell announces plans to buy leading European on-street charging provider ubitricity.
Porsche adds new entry-level Taycan with two battery options
Porche announces plans to extend all-electric Taycan model range with rear-wheel-drive variant and two battery size options.
Mercedes-Benz teases EQS handling and performance video
Mercedes-Benz releases video of upcoming EQS electric sedan, in effort to generate some buzz around what will be its flagship zero-emissions vehicle.
Tesla battery factory gets green light in Berlin
Germany gives green light for Tesla to start "preliminary measures" for its planned electric car battery factory near Berlin.
All-electric Ford F-150 beats Tesla Cybertruck in US buyer survey
More people would buy all-electric Ford F-150 over Hummer EV, Rivian R1T and even the Tesla Cybertruck, a US-based survey has revealed.
Plugged In: Electric ferries and trucks, Gold Coast chargers
The Driven's weekly EV news wrap up: Australian commercial boat company Austal plans line of electric ferries; the first electric Volvo truck lands in Australia; Tritium's new 75kW fast charger online in the Gold Coast; and more.
Hyundai Kona EV to be trialled as a police car in Sydney
Hyundai Kona EV to be decked out in blue and white checks, minus the the lights and sirens, as part of a 12-month trial as a Crime Prevention Unit car in Penrith.