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One day electric cars and trucks could charge each other on highways

One day electric cars and trucks could charge each other on highways

Researchers say peer-to-peer electric car charging system, allowing EVs to “lend” energy to each other, could cure range anxiety and reduce battery size.
Small, smart and autonomous-ready EV concept unveiled by Jaguar Land Rover

Small, smart and autonomous-ready EV concept unveiled by Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover unveils compact, flexible Project Vector concept, to be tested in “living laboratory” on streets of Coventry as part of “future mobility service.”
Interest in electric cars surges, putting big dent in petrol car market, says survey

Interest in electric cars surges, putting big dent in petrol car market, says survey

Roy Morgan CEO says increasing interest in electric vehicles is taking a significant toll petrol car popularity in Australia, and will continue to do so at a growing pace.
VW flags replacement of ICE Passat with all-electric vehicle

VW flags replacement of ICE Passat with all-electric vehicle

VW execs say the internal combustion energy Passat has no place in the automaker’s long-term plans, and will most likely be replaced with a new all-electric vehicle.
EV battery supply bottleneck hits Jaguar I-Pace production

EV battery supply bottleneck hits Jaguar I-Pace production

Jaguar Land Rover is reportedly halting production of its best-selling I-Pace electric car due to a shortage of batteries.
Tesla rival Lucid Motors opens reservations in Europe including UK

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.
Solar car maker Sono Motors crowdfunds $85 million

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 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.