Volvo to start using fossil-free green steel in cars from this year
Volvo Group plans to produce the world’s first vehicles to be made from fossil fuel-free steel, with the first vehicles expected later this year.
France to offer grants for electric bikes in cash for car clunkers program
France may offer owners of old internal combustion engine cars a grant of $AU4,000 if they hand over their vehicles for scrap and buy an electric bicycle.
Tesla sells one in three electric cars in China
Tesla sales follow global trend in China, and now account for 37% of Tesla's sales globally.
VW boss takes aim at hybrids in call for Australia vehicle emissions targets
VW Australia boss Michael Bartsch calls for compulsory emissions targets, saying hybrid cars in Australia have 15 times level of sulphur than elsewhere.
States should “slam the brakes” on electric vehicle taxes, says business lobby
Australian business lobby calls on states to “slam the brakes” on proposed electric vehicle taxes, saying they are a "major disincentive" in lagging market.
Trucking group calls on Morrison government to support electric truck rollout
Australian Trucking Association calls for financial incentives for electric truck purchases, rejects Taylor's EV abatement cost modelling.
Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket in Japan as price reaches all-time low
Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket 1300% in Japan because a price drop and boosted EV subsidies have brought its price to $A40,000.
Tesla hints at Model 2 and new EV range, recruits China lead designer
Tesla appears to be taking another step towards its expected "Model 2" electric hatchback, and even perhaps a whole range of new EV designs.
Tesla wants speedy permits for climate-friendly projects, as Berlin gigafactory faces delay
Tesla criticises slow approval processes for German infrastructure projects as it waits for final approval for its Berlin gigafactory.
Tesla, MG and Porsche lead doubling of electric car sales in first quarter
Two new players at either pricing extremity of the local EV market, plus of course Tesla, lead a doubling in overall sales in first quarter.