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.
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.