Electric car sales are on the rise – is coronavirus a turning point for the market?
Despite a fall in overall new car sales, the rapid increase in the uptake of EVs is being witnessed across many markets.
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Queensland EV battery gigafactory edges closer to realisation
Queensland government approves feasibility study findings ahead of final investment decision on $3bn EV battery gigafactory in Townsville.
Rivian reveals delivery dates for all-electric ute and SUV
US-based all-electric “adventure vehicle” manufacturer flags delivery dates for R1T pick-up and R1S SUV as the company's Illinois factory starts to gear up.
“New normal” for electric vehicle range will be 500km, says Musk
Tesla co-founder and CEO says 300 miles, or close to 500km, is the "new normal" for electric vehicle range, and the "standard expectation" of electric vehicle drivers.
Giga Texas! Austin to build Tesla’s new Cybertruck and Tesla Semi
Tesla says next US Gigafactory will be in Austin, Texas, where work has already begun on an "ecological paradise" that will produce the Cybertruck and Semi.
Volkswagen opens orders for ID.3 flagship electric vehicle
Volkswagen says orders for its flagship electric car model ID.3 will open to the general public in a number of European countries next week, on July 20.
Fisker raises $US50m, edges closer to launch of all-electric SUV with solar roof
Fisker gets backing from billionaire in fund raising for its Ocean all-electric luxury SUV - with solar roof.
How to deal with ICEholes: Don’t lose your cool!
When an EV charging spot is blocked it is frustrating. How can EV drivers remember not to lose their cool when dealing with "ICEholes"?
South Australians keen to switch to electric vehicles, new survey finds
New survey from South Australia's RAA finds more than 40% of motorists are considering buying an electric vehicle when purchasing next car.
Tesla battery offshoot backed by St Baker fund flags major cost breakthrough
Battery research company with links to Australia's St Baker Innovation Fund and Tesla has patented new single crystal cathode process that could dramatically cut cost of lithium-ion batteries.