First passengers all aboard NSW all-electric driverless shuttle trial
An electric and autonomous shuttle has taken on board its first passengers at Sydney's Olympic Park, part of a trial before services officially start in coming weeks.
Kia prepares to launch Niro electric vehicle in Australia for around $40,000
The Kia Niro has been around for a while overseas in a plug-in hybrid version but it hasn’t made its way here, until now.
Tesla shares slump after regulator charges Musk, seeks removal
Elon Musk charged with "fraud" by the SEC, which is seeking his removal as a director and executive from public companies.
Italy’s latest gift to electric vehicles: cute, zippy and barely a car
By the end of the year, the first of 8,000 Italian-desigend Microlino ultra-compact vehicles will be unleashed onto European roads.
World’s first hydrogen train takes to rails in Germany
The world's first hydrogen train has started service in Germany, connecting several cities in the north of the country. Soon, it will emissions-free as well.
Tesla offering mobile service in Australia, opens new service and delivery centre
Tesla offers mobile service for repairs in Australia, as well as opening new delivery centre in Sydney.
Ford’s vision of long haul future is a ‘cartoon’ electric truck
A self-driving and electric semitrailer concept inspired by Marvel films has been unveiled by Ford Trucks.
VW unveils details of its first electric hatch – the ‘Neo’ EV
Volkswagen releases details of the "Neo" hatch, which will come in three versions.
The Driven Podcast: Simon Hackett’s chance meeting with young Elon Musk
Simon Hackett made his fortune in the broadband boom and is now the largest shareholder in battery storage maker Redflow. He’s also Australia’s biggest fan of Tesla electric vehicles.
Renault plans 60MWh storage system made from old EV batteries
Renault proposes to use bank of used electric vehicle batteries to create a 60MWh energy storage system for use on the electricity grid.