2 min

Mercedes to launch electric EQS sedan in Europe in August, Australia in 2022

Mercedes-Benz to launch soon-to-be-unveiled EQS all-electric S-Class sedan in Europe in August, with reports suggesting that it will make its way to Australia by early 2022.

2 min

Australia electric car sales double, but swamped by numbers of diesel, petrol sales

Electric car sales are increasing at a much higher rate than all other drivetrains but are being swamped by new petrol and diesel vehicles on the road as the sector experiences a rebound.

4 min

Here’s how the states can accelerate Australia’s sputtering electric vehicle transition

In absence of federal leadership, states and territories can work together and fill policy gaps. Now’s the time for them to band together on electric vehicles. Here’s how they can do it.

2 min

Electric Cars

Nissan puts new Ariya electric SUV to snowy test

Nissan puts Ariya electric SUV through final paces at its snowy Hokkaido Proving Ground ahead of a planned mid-2021 release in Japan.

3 min

Automated BusBot begins driverless trials in Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour to trial an automated public shuttle bus operated without a supervisor or driver as it flags a shift to electric transport.

The 2021 Kona Electric (LHD model shown). Source: Hyundai

2 min

Hyundai unveils 2021 Kona Electric pricing, with longer range and design tweaks

Hyundai releases pricing and specifications details for 2021 Kona Electric, which gets not only a fresh new face but also an increase in range and new driver-assist and technology features.

3 min

Volkswagen wants to stabilise grid by adding V2G in all its electric cars

The VW Group to become first major carmaker to start rolling out "vehicle-to-grid" technology to stabilise electricity grids, setting itself apart from Tesla.