Read More 2 min Batteries Electric Cars EV News BMW looks to Australia for cobalt supply and “ethical” EV battery materials 25 April 2019Bridie Schmidt BMW executive tells Paris briefing that it will buy cobalt for electric car batteries directly from Australia and Morocco.
Read More 2 min EV News Rivian inks $713M deal with Ford and confirms Australia launch 25 April 2019Bridie Schmidt Michigan-based Rivian sources $A713 million in funding from Ford, while its chief engineer confirms Australian launch on drawing board.
Read More 3 min Electric Cars EV Models EV News Tesla goes from production hell to logistics “insanity” as it posts big Q1 loss 25 April 2019Bridie Schmidt Tesla goes from production hell to delivery hell as global expansion results in a logistics challenge Elon Musk described as "insane".
Read More 2 min Electric Cars EV News Our first year living with a Renault Zoe electric car 25 April 2019Peter Youll My advice would be to wait until a battery electric vehicle that suits your needs becomes available and affordable, then buy it.
Read More 3 min Electric Cars EV News Autopilot now standard on Tesla vehicles in Australia, including Model 3 24 April 2019Bridie Schmidt Tesla updates Australian configurators adding Autopilot now as standard. But what does that mean for Model 3 pricing?
Read More 3 min Charging EV News Tesla extends range to near 600km, says new batteries will last 1.6 million kms 24 April 2019Bridie Schmidt Tesla to install more efficient drivetrains to extend range of new Model S and Xs to near 600kms, and says new batteries will be able to last "one million miles".
Read More 3 min Road Trips Top News Tesla driver clocks 908km in one day in Australian outback 24 April 2019Bridie Schmidt Tesla Model X owner drives nearly 1,000km in one day using AC chargers on mission to circumnavigate Australia.
Read More 4 min Electric Cars EV News Tesla unveils plans for full autonomous driving tech and “robo-taxis” 23 April 2019Bridie Schmidt Tesla's Autonomy Day reveals details of the AI chip and plans for robo-taxis by 2020.
Read More 4 min Electric Cars EV News What do consumers need to make the switch to an electric car? 23 April 2019Bryce Gaton What would it take to inspire a would-be EV driver to actually go electric?
Read More 4 min Electric Flight EV News Australia’s magniX chosen to power Eviation electric aircraft 22 April 2019Bridie Schmidt Regional air travel to be powered by Australian electric flight propulsion technology.