Volvo heralds “flawless launch” of 24-hour electric vehicle battery factory
Volvo says there are no issues – including for the all-important supply of cells – at its newly launched Belgium electric car battery factory.
Italy’s EV sales up tenfold from February 2019 amidst wider market crisis
In a domestic car market down 8.4% YoY for February, electric mobility shows no sign of stopping its march to mainstream, with BEVs reaching a 1.5% share in Italy – an unthinkable figure only months ago.
Dutch EV expert debunks Murdoch-pedalled myth about electric car emissions
An article by serial climate denier Bjorn Lomborg, and published in the Murdoch press, has been systematically debunked by a Dutch EV specialist.
Can an electric car tow? Tesla owner puts his Model 3 to the test
In response to claims from on high that electric cars cannot tow, owner Peter McBurney puts his Model 3 to the test – with stunning results.
Tesla claims 80% of Australian market as electric vehicles near 18,000 mark
Tesla's dominant position in the Australian electric car market continues to grow, as it claims 80% of new EV sales to date in 2020 and Australian EV market climbs to around 17,600 vehicles.
Elon Musk plays down self-driving chip controversy, says more features coming in March
Elon Musk says Tesla will release more Full Self-Driving features before end of Q1 2020, and plays down switch of autonomous computer hardware in Chinese Model 3s.
GM unveils ambitious EV plan with ultra-fast charging platform and 200kWh battery
General Motors unveils ambitious EV plan to introduce wide range of new electric vehicles with top-of-the-range fast charging capabilities for its largest models.
Model 3 gets top pick from highway safety body second year in row
Tesla Model 3 earns top award from US-based highway safety organisation for second year running, with top points in crashworthiness and vehicle-to-vehicle crash avoidance and mitigation.
Fisker Ocean electric SUV has solar roof that adds free 1,600km a year
Fisker unveils new video footage and specs for upcoming Fisker Ocean, dubbed “world’s most sustainable vehicle” thanks in part to full-length solar roof.
London chauffeur service sees green with Jaguar I-Pace
New London chauffeur service Havn launches in London with 100% electric Jaguar I-Pace fleet.