“Major breakthrough”: QuantumScape hails test results of solid state batteries
New solid state battery cells developed by VW-backed QuantumScape ticks three major boxes that could, if commercialised, blow away capabilities of today's EV batteries.
Tesla taps market for another $A7 billion as shares hit record high
Californian car maker Tesla hits new record after announcement it will raise $US5 billion ($A6.75 billion) in second stock sell-off in three months.
Leaked reports show governments were warned EV taxes would hurt uptake
Leaked reports show that governments were warned the introduction of new taxes targeted at electric vehicle users would significantly discourage the uptake of EVs.
France’s Groupe PSA to unveil new electric vans in 2021
French automotive giant Groupe PSA to launch all-electric versions of its award-winning compact van and associated passenger cars in 2021.
Electric ferry wins Europe solar prize for e-mobility
A Danish electric ferry named Ellen wins European Solar Price 2020 Award for transport and mobility.
VW ID.3 leads as Norway plug-in electric sales top 75% in November
VW's ID.3 tops electric vehicle sales in Norway, the world's most advanced EV market where more than 75% of new sales are plug ins.
First 2021 Tesla Model 3 with design refresh lands in Australia
First "refreshed" 2021 Tesla Model 3 lands in Australia, marking start of another influx of the Californian car maker's popular electric sedan.
Toyota reveals its first battery electric SUV, and says it is nearly in production
Toyota, the car maker that pioneered mass volume hybrid vehicles sales, has finally announced it will introduce its first battery electric SUV.
Tesla’s China-made Model 3 battery charges slower and has shorter lifespan, say reports
Tesla's China-made Model 3 has longer range, but its LFP battery charges slower and may have a shorter lifespan, say reports.
Volvo Trucks unveils high-tech electric truck
Volvo unveils and starts sales of battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric semi truck, and confirms medium duty electric trucks will come to Australia in 2021.