Tesla drops price for Model S and Model X in Australia
Tesla drops price in Australia for both the Model S and Model X electric cars, but the Model 3 remains unchanged for the moment.
France puts EVs at centre of $13.2bn plan to restart auto industry
France will jumpstart local auto industry decimated by Coronavirus pandemic with €8 billion plan including major boost for electric vehicles.
Hyundai teases new Santa Fe with plug-in and hybrid variations
Hyundai teases latest iteration of Santa Fe revealing new powertrain options including plug-in hybrid and hybrid variants.
Mercedes-Benz launches $1.65bn plan to expand electric vehicle battery production
German car maker Mercedes-Benz announces expansion of EV battery production facilities to nine factories in seven locations across Europe, North America and Asia.
Volkswagen launches all-electric eTransporter van in the UK
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launches first fully electric van in the UK, the ABT eTransporter 6.1.
Gaussin & Total to develop world’s first fully electric aircraft refueller transporter
French oil and gas major Total will partner with engineering company Gaussin to jointly develop the world’s first fully electric Aircraft Refueller Transporter.
The new electric vehicle models that Australia needed yesterday
If uptake of EVs is to gain hold in Australia, they need to be fit for purpose - here's a list of what we should expect to see in coming years.
Orders open for Mercedes-Benz EQV electric family van
Mercedes-Benz starts taking orders in Europe for its EQV electric van, billing it as a zero emissions option for families, recreation and business.
Next-gen Formula E racing may include 600kW ultra-fast charger
Gen 3 Formula E racing cars may be delayed a year but promise to deliver more power, more regen and, if the technology allows it by then, 600kW ultra-fast charging.
High-speed rail on Australia’s east coast would increase emissions for up to 36 years
Building a bullet train could lead to emissions being higher than they otherwise would’ve been for between 24 and 36 years.