China’s Xpeng unveils EV that beats Tesla Model 3 on driving range and price
Chinese electric car maker Xpeng unveils specifications and pricing for long-range electric sports sedan with significantly more range than Tesla Model 3.
Zero contact and zero emissions: “Covid safe” electric taxis to launch in Sydney
Fleet of 120 electric taxis offering hygienic transport alternative will launch in Sydney in coming weeks, the first in planned 2,000 fleet as part of a "Clean Air Taxi" initiative by new e-taxi platform ETaxiCo.
First Victoria-built electric bus gets thumbs up from bus expert
First electric bus built in Victoria has been given expert review by bus expert Paul Aldridge, and he is giving it the thumbs up.
Life-cycle emissions of electric cars are fraction of fossil-fuelled vehicles
New analysis of EVs shows advantage over petrol and diesel cars over life-cycle - even an EV driven in coal-dependent Poland and made in emissions-intense China.
Tesla extends free for life Premium Connectivity to more Australia and New Zealand customers
Tesla responds to Australian calls for extension of free-for-life Premium Connectivity to customers who bought their EVs before July 2019.
Heavily polluted Milan announces plan to limit cars in wake of Covid-19 lockdown
Milan announces plans to transform 35km of street space to cycling and walking, a move intended to extend lull in car use resulting from the current Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.
Musk delivers on promise to cut Premium Connectivity pricing in Australia
Musk comes good on promise to fix pricing for Premium Connectivity subscriptions in Australia, dropping it 41% down to $10 a month.
Audi quietly adds e-tron Sportback to Australia website
Audi Australia quietly adds e-tron Sportback to its website, confirming planned released for Australian market but keeps lips sealed on more details of upcoming launch of flagship e-tron 55 quattro.
Musk hints at another genius feature for “apocalyptic” Cybertruck
Elon Musk considers "super efficient" HVAC system complete with HEPA filter and water distillation for Cybertruck, additions that will enhance its appeal as an armageddon survival juggernaut.
Researchers look to ocean floor for “sustainable” EV battery materials
New research claims that "polymetallic" nodules mined from ocean floor may be more sustainable way of mining precious metals needed for EV industry.