Converting Uber and Lyft to electric vehicles will triple carbon benefits
Replacing a ride-hail vehicle with an electric car delivers three times the environmental benefits, new study published in Nature Energy on Monday shows.
BYD presents Tang electric car to Norway, confirms Europe-wide plans
Warren Buffet-backed BYD launches Tang EV in Norway, and reaffirms plans to expand into the wider European market.
Hyundai launches electric minibus, with artificial engine noise
Hyundai launches its first electric minibus, the County Electric, as an economical and eco-friendly alternative to diesel-powered buses, complete with artificial engine noise.
McDonalds to get 100s of EV rapid charge points in UK
Fast food giant McDonalds announces drive-through restaurants in UK will now offer customers 100s of rapid charging points through partnership with rapid EV charger InstaVolt network.
Tesla rebounds from pandemic with Model 3 sales doubling in May
Tesla leads global EV market, doubling Model 3 sales in May, while BYD retains second place before launching into European market.
Australia’s luxury car tax threshold quietly lifted for electric vehicles
Luxury car tax on low and zero emissions cars in Australia is quietly relaxed, giving EVs bigger break than fossil fuel cars for first time in decade.
The next electric vehicles to enter Australia market are nearly ready
Two more EVs are almost ready to enter Australian auto market, adding more choice for those wanting to make the switch to zero emissions transport.
Solar synthetic fuels won’t save the internal combustion engine
Cars will have to be powered by renewable electricity. The choice is whether to switch to electric motors and charge by plug, or to keep the internal combustion alive by filling it with liquid sunlight.
Some time soon, Australian EV owners may be able to sell power back to the grid
Energy market rule-maker flags moves to allow vehicle to grid charging from electric cars, and cites some interesting new trials.
Tesla shares climb as Elon Musk wins top gong and flags break-even quarter
Tesla shares push above $US1,000 again after Musk flags break-even for second quarter in email to staff and is awarded top gong as best CEO.