Pipistrel’s all-electric aircraft wins leading Plane of the Year award
Argument for battery-powered light aircraft gets boost with as Pipistrel’s all-electric Velis Electro named joint winner of plane of the year award.
Hyundai creates electric car share service for rural areas
Hyundai announces VIVe, a 100% electric carsharing service in rural areas of Spain, following a successful pilot program.
UK bans sale of new fossil fuel cars by 2030, Tesla and Uber push for same in US
UK bans sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, although plug-in hybrids will be allowed until 2035. In the US, Tesla, Rivian and Uber push for similar ban.
AGL, ARENA to conduct first trial using electric vehicles to power homes
AGL trial, backed by ARENA, will be first to use privately owned electric vehicles to power homes and put energy back into the grid.
VW to invest $A118 billion in EV and digital technology in “race to keep up with Tesla”
VW to invest €73 billion ($AU118.7 billion) to accelerate the company’s transformation into a digital mobility company, and to try and keep up with Tesla.
Hyundai turns to new battery supplier in light of Kona EV battery fires
Hyundai to source more EV batteries from SK Innovation to reduce reliance on LG Chem batteries following Kona EV fires.
Tesla shares leap on news it will join prestigious S&P 500 index
Tesla stocks surge 13% after trading on Monday on news it will be added to the prestigious S&P 500 index.
Germany’s economy minister wants electric car subsidies extended until 2025
Germany's economy minister joins growing chorus of calls for extending subsidies to boost rollout of electric cars.
GM recalls 68,000 Chevy Bolt EVs due to potentially faulty batteries
American car giant General Motors is to recall more than 68,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to the potential of battery fires.
UK regions vie to host country’s first battery gigafactory
West Midlands, south Wales, and the north-east of England compete to be home to the United Kingdom’s first battery gigafactory.