Hyundai creates electric car share service for rural areas
Hyundai announces VIVe, a 100% electric carsharing service in rural areas of Spain, following a successful pilot program.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Plugged In: MG launches cheapest EV, states push EV taxes, and more charging locations
A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including MG ZS EV launch and review, SA and NSW push EV taxes, Tasmania announces 100% EV target and WA gets first Chargefox fast charger.
Plugged In: Tesla update and discounts, latest Vfacts, Kona recall and more
A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including Tesla refunds to recent Model 3 customers, software update 2020.44 lands, Vfacts shows drivers embracing hybrids and Hyundai issues Kona Electric recall.
Hyundai finally issues Australia recall notice for affected Kona electrics
Hyundai Australia issues safety recall for owners of Kona electric vehicles built between January 31 2018 and March 2 2020.
Plugged In: Tesla bags new site, Model 3’s rally win, first V2G charger, and more
A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including Tesla's new site, Model 3 theft foiled, Meriton installs six chargers, and plans for more EV imports.
Don’t park in the garage: Hyundai Australia warns Kona Electric owner of fire risk
Update: Hyundai Australia informs Kona owner “not to park near flammable structures, for example not in a garage”, and then says information sent in error.
Hyundai issues Kona EV recall in US and South Korea to investigate fire risk
Kona EV recalls issued in South Korea and US – but not yet in Australia – to investigate the possible cause of a spate of battery fires.
Tesla sells 80% more than other EV makers as hybrid sales soar
August EV sales data shows Tesla is still dominating the Australian EV market, while consumers show a distinct preference for hybrids.
Hyundai reaps rewards of electrification strategy, while other ICE players languish
Hyundai Motors is the only major legacy auto maker to deliver a positive stock return so far in 2020, prompting S&P Global to give thumbs up to its electrification strategy.
“Why do you want to go electric?” Some car dealers only want to sell ICE
A potential electric car buyer is first rebuffed, then talked down, by two separate dealerships, highlighting the need for more dealer support in selling electric vehicles.