Tesla rival Lucid Motors opens reservations in Europe including UK
Saudi-backed electric car start-up Lucid Motors opens reservations for Lucid Air in Europe, including a right-hand drive version planned for the UK.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Solar car maker Sono Motors crowdfunds $85 million
German solar car maker Sono Motors exceeds crowdfunding target of €50 million for the Sion – the company’s integrated solar electric vehicle.
Tesla takes 70 per cent of market, as Australia electric car sales reach 5,000 in 2019
Tesla dominates market for new electric vehicles in Australia in 2020, mostly through Model 3 which likely beat all but one of its petrol and diesel rivals too.
Australia’s interest in electric vehicles well below global average
Respondents pointed to cost, driving range, and a lack of charging options as the three major impediments to increase interest and potential ownership.Â
City of Shepparton switches to electric vehicles, powered by Council solar
Victoria’s Greater Shepparton City Council becomes latest local government to make switch to electric vehicles – at least partially – with purchase of two Nissan Leafs.
Polestar 2 EV prototype production underway in China
Volvo-owned Polestar announces production of prototype all-electric Polestar 2 has begun in China in line with timetable for launch and delivery in 2020.
World’s second-largest ferry operator to make switch to electric
America's Washington State Ferries announces decision to transition its fleet from diesel to battery electric.Â
Tesla deploys mobile EV superchargers – powered by new Megapack battery
Tesla rolls out new Mega-pack battery storage option at its busiest electric vehicle charging stations during US Thanksgiving long weekend.
Fisker takes new tack on electric SUV market with lease offer
Customers invited to make $US250 reservations for Fisker Ocean, a full month ahead of January 2020 unveil. New details of the luxury electric SUV also revealed.
Audi jettisons near 10,000 jobs as it focuses on electric, e-tron available in Australia in 2020
Audi pares back operations and staff to better prepare itself for transition to electric vehicles, and says e-tron will arrive in Australia in H2 2020.