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SEA Electric targets US trucking market as “next logical step”

SEA Electric targets US trucking market as “next logical step”

Victoria-based EV tech company SEA Electric is taking its proprietary technology to the US, with a new base in LA, and trials booked with major US trucking fleets.
Tesla snaps up US ultracapacitor maker, in bid to cut EV costs

Tesla snaps up US ultracapacitor maker, in bid to cut EV costs

Tesla deal to acquire Maxwell Technologies described as a low-risk bet on lowering battery costs and boosting EV battery performance.
Canberra should take the lead on EV adoption: it wouldn’t cost much

Canberra should take the lead on EV adoption: it wouldn’t cost much

Estimates 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?

Is there an affordable EV suitable for Australian tradies?

Leon 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

Kia e-Niro picks up coveted Car of the Year award

Kia’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

Toyota and Panasonic join forces to ramp up EV battery supply

A 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.
Report predicts 21m electric cars by 2030, price parity by 2022

Report predicts 21m electric cars by 2030, price parity by 2022

New report from Deloitte predicts massive increase in EVs on road by 2030, and price parity with ICE vehicles by 2022.
Norway has 200,000 EVs and its best seller is the Nissan Leaf

Norway has 200,000 EVs and its best seller is the Nissan Leaf

Norway continues to lead the charge in electric vehicle uptake, hitting the 200,000 mark – and a quarter of those are Nissan Leafs.