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.
Morrison government finally admits there will be electric utes, and EVs can tow caravans
Morrison government admits its fear-mongering about EVs during election campaign had no basis. Utes can be electric, and EVs can tow things.
Tesla wants to put low-cost batteries in China-made Model 3
Price of the Model 3 in China could be lowered even further, with confirmation that Tesla is seeking approval to use low-cost, no-cobalt batteries at its Shanghai factory.
AGL says it’s been thinking about ways your electric car can make you money
Energy provider AGL wants drivers to be able to make money with their cars, while sitting at home in the garage.
Fiat starts work on largest vehicle-to-grid pilot project in world
Fiat Chrysler's massive plan to test hundreds of electric vehicles interacting with the electricity grid in one location, in what is thought to be largest such facility in the world.
Two UK battery startups eye £4 billion EV battery “gigafactory”
Landmark agreement signed by AMTE Power and Britishvolt to explore electric car "gigafactory" in UK with up to 35GWh capacity.
Australia risks becoming dumping ground for world’s heavy polluting cars
Australia risks becoming dumping ground for world's worst polluting vehicles because of absence of fuel and vehicle efficiency standards, according to BloombergNEF.