EV

Electric car initiative wants to bring fleet discounts to Australian drivers

Electric car initiative wants to bring fleet discounts to Australian drivers

New community initiative wants to make EVs more affordable for Australian drivers by accessing fleet discounts from dealerships.
Will China produce world’s first mass market, all-electric ute?

Will China produce world’s first mass market, all-electric ute?

Reports – and photos – emerge of an all-electric utility vehicle set to go on sale in China, from the powerhouse joint venture of Nissan Dongfeng.
Does the rate or type of electric vehicle charging affect battery life?

Does the rate or type of electric vehicle charging affect battery life?

Is there any truth to the theory that keeping EV charge between 20-80% optimises battery life? And is it safe to charge a car while its sitting out in the pouring rain?
VW begins pre-production of ID.3 electric vehicles

VW begins pre-production of ID.3 electric vehicles

VW begins building ‘pre-production’ versions of first of much anticipated new generation electric vehicles built on its Modular Electric Platform architecture.
Shenzen: A city miles ahead on electric vehicles

Shenzen: A city miles ahead on electric vehicles

A deeper understanding of Shenzhen’s electric vehicle experience can guide other cities across the world aiming for a cleaner, low-carbon future.
Australia electric vehicle fast-charger numbers doubled in past 12 months

Australia electric vehicle fast-charger numbers doubled in past 12 months

Australia is not lagging behind in one crucial area of electric vehicle uptake – fast-charging infrastructure.
Nio recalls nearly 5,000 electric SUVs after “battery safety incidents”

Nio recalls nearly 5,000 electric SUVs after “battery safety incidents”

Reports of battery fires and spontaneous combustion result in recall of 4,803 of Chinese EV start-up’s ES8 electric SUVs.
70% of Victorian drivers want electric vehicle incentives: survey

70% of Victorian drivers want electric vehicle incentives: survey

RACV survey on electric vehicles shows 7 out of 10 Victorians want government incentives and policies to help cut the cost of switching to EVs.