The Driven

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Tesla Battery Day looms as rumours of new lithium-ion partnership emerges

Market analysts say Tesla is getting close to locking in date for Battery Day, as rumours emerge of a new partnership with Australian lithium-ion battery testing equipment supplier Novonix.

5 min

Battery Day: Why Tesla’s single crystal cathode is important

Tesla's "single crystal cathode" patent could be one of several to play key roles in more efficient and longer-lasting batteries, including the "million mile" battery.

4 min

Why it’s time to get moving on decarbonising transport

One of the simplest ways to reduce transport emissions (alongside things like walkability, cycling and reduced plane travel) is converting machines that run on the combustion of fossil fuels to machines that run on green electricity.

3 min

UK electricity network operator launches vehicle-to-grid trial

UK network operator Western Power Distribution launches 12-month-long vehicle to grid trial for electric vehicle owners across three regions.

4 min

Hydrogen cars won’t overtake electric vehicles because they’re hampered by laws of science

Hydrogen has long been touted as the future for passenger cars but it struggles to compete with electric vehicles, a view reinforced by two recent pronouncements.

2 min

Tesla beats Toyota and Honda as Model 3 becomes top selling car in California

Tesla Model 3 becomes best selling car across all passenger segments in California, beating Toyota Camry and Corolla and Honda Civic and Accord, despite being rated in "near luxury" category.

The 2021 Porsche Taycan. Source: Porsche

3 min

Porsche announces Taycan electric sportscar pricing and specifications

The Porsche Taycan is about to land in Australia, and local pricing and specification for the new electric car is now revealed by the luxury sportscar maker.

WSU PhD graduate Junhua Song and colleagues created a sodium-ion battery that holds as much energy and works as well as some commercial lithium-ion battery chemistries. Source: WSU Insiders

3 min

Researchers say ‘salty’ sodium battery as good as lithium-ion

Battery researchers from Washington State University create "extra salty" sodium-ion battery that is as good as some lithium-ion varieties, and could be a lot cheaper.

3 min

Renault and Mercedes-Benz throw in free wall chargers in Australia offering

European car makers Renault and Mercedes-Benz spark up end of financial year offerings by adding more inclusions with the Zoe and EQC electric cars.

The Hyundai Kona Electric. Source: Hyundai

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Australian electric and hybrid auto sales jump, as fossil fuel market plunges again

Sales of fossil fuel cars plunged again in Australia last month, but plug-in and hybrid sales increased, pointing to fundamental change in the market.