Volvo and Daimler to develop fuel cell systems for heavy vehicles
European truck giants Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group commit to develop, produce, and commercialise hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicle applications.
Danish sustainable boat maker expands range and propulsion options
Danish boat maker Rand Boats expands electric boat line-up to five models, and increases propulsion options to 4-240kW.
Nano-particle battery could deliver cheaper, longer EV range
Team of Japanese researchers from Yokohama University develop new electrode for lithium-ion batteries that could see them cost less, deliver longer driving range for EVs, and even last longer.
Musk responds to Australian gripes over Tesla’s Premium Connectivity pricing
Premium Connectivity is now available to Australian Tesla owners, but not everybody is happy about it.
New all-electric commercial van to be tested on Australian roads mid-2020
Details and specifications of new all-electric large van exclusively shared with The Driven by auto newcomer EV Automotive.
Powerwall update to refine Tesla EV charging in blackout events
Australian Tesla drivers who also own Powerwalls will soon benefit from update that balances charging in the event of a blackout.
Elon Musk says Cybertruck to have new suspension to “kick butt in Baja”
Tesla Cybertruck will get an all new dynamic air suspension system to optimise off-road driving.
Audi e-tron takes lead in Norway, where 7 in 10 new cars are now electric or plug-in hybrid
Audi e-tron leads EV sales in Norway where more than seven out of ten new cars are now plug-in electric, and EV lobby groups call for continued focus on transition.
Chinese EV delay may result in more options, lower prices for Australia consumers
The release of Chinese-made Glory E3 electric SUV in Australia is delayed due to Coronavirus pandemic, but may result in more models and prices, including one possibly under $A40,000.
Thousands show interest in all-electric Mini Cooper SE, still due to arrive mid-2020
Mini Cooper SE to arrive in Australia as planned from mid-2020, and around two thousand have already registered their interest in the electric hatchback.