Tesla snaps up US ultracapacitor maker, in bid to cut EV costs
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Tesla deal to acquire Maxwell Technologies described as a low-risk bet on lowering battery costs and boosting EV battery performance.
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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Canberra should take the lead on EV adoption: it wouldn’t cost much
CommentsEstimates suggest it would cost just $5 million for the federal government to begin shifting half its car fleet to electric vehicles by 2025.
Is there an affordable EV suitable for Australian tradies?
CommentsLeon asks: I own a small plumbing business and I’ve been looking towards getting an electric work vehicle – but there doesn’t seem to be much about for less than $80k? Any tips?
Kia e-Niro picks up coveted Car of the Year award
CommentsKia’s crossover EV, the e-Niro, takes out What Car? top gong, beating other electric cars to become the first EV to win the Car of the Year award.
Toyota and Panasonic join forces to ramp up EV battery supply
CommentsA joint venture between Toyota and Panasonic will see the establishment of a new company with the view to bring a stable supply of automotive prismatic batteries to the market.
