Electric Car News
Renault’s affordable EVs are coming to Australia
We speak to Gilles Le Borgne, the Renault Group’s engineering chief
How Australia’s CO2 targets and EV incentives compare to the rest of the world
Who’s doing what around the world when it comes to electric vehicles and emissions?
Vehicle pollution ‘killing 10 times more Australians than road accidents’
The number of deaths due to fumes is significantly higher than previously thought
Porsche: Coasting more efficient than one-pedal driving EVs
A Porsche engineer has added to the one-pedal driving EV debate, labelling it as less efficient than regen-on-demand via the brake pedal
Next-gen Toyota Supra could be an EV, hotter GRMN send-off coming
Rumours point to Toyota’s new hero EV to be the sixth-gen Supra, due in 2026
Stellantis boss says Euro 7 emissions regulations are ‘useless’
The car conglomerate’s boss has labelled upcoming strict emissions standards as an ironic distraction from full EVs
Electric car giant Tesla signs deal with Australian mining company
Australia’s Magnis Energy will supply Tesla with important lithium-ion battery materials for at least three years
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 pricing and features
Hyundai has confirmed details for its all-electric Ioniq 6 sedan due to launch in Australia this month – and it has the popular Tesla Model 3 in its sights
2024 GWM Ute Cannon: Electric and hybrid powertrains coming
GWM looking to bring electrification to segments where it sees fit, as it becomes possible, and the burgeoning dual-cab market is on the cards
Regional Aussies could save $4 billion from clean transport
A new report is to be launched in Ballarat tomorrow
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 orders to commence next week; more Ioniq 5s coming
Hyundai Australia has announced the first batch for its new Ioniq 6 electric sedan will go on sale next week, joining additional Ioniq 5 examples
Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ recalled in the US as it may ‘act unsafe’
Tesla has issued a recall as its FSD beta may act dangerously – more than two years after the trial program went live
Tesla Model 3 facelift: Shanghai factory upgrades begin
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai factory will temporarily slow down production in the coming weeks for the purported Model 3 update
Nissan Patrol Warrior, Qashqai E-Power and two mystery models to launch over 18 months
Not satisfied with an almost all-new model portfolio, Nissan will continue bringing new models to market over the next 18 months
Toyota’s new CEO promises to accelerate EV plans
Toyota’s new CEO will start on April 1 and is planning a major shake-up with a “BEV-first mindset”
Ford Europe will cut 2800 engineering jobs as part of EV pivot
Region’s pivot to an EV-exclusive portfolio costs jobs, from admin to engineering, in Ford’s European business
GWM Ora Next Cat to be named Ora Sport in Australia if released locally
GWM’s dedicated electric sub-brand has launched a new model, but it’s not yet confirmed for our shores
Owners’ High Court case against Victoria’s EV tax gets underway
The three day trial begins in Australia’s High Court today
2024 Ram 1500 REV electric ute revealed
Ram has provided a first glimpse at its first all-electric ‘pick-up truck’ at this year’s Super Bowl, with first deliveries due late next year
2023 Cupra Born pre-orders almost sold-out, more supply to come
There are just a few examples remaining of Cupra’s electric hatch
Old EV batteries repurposed to power California
Electric vehicles aren’t just A to B machines anymore; a startup claims to have a world-first system using old EV batteries to power the Californian grid
Hyundai to launch ‘Mighty’ electric truck in Australia
Hyundai will launch another EV in Australia this year, but it’s not an Ioniq or Kona
Combustion power safe in an Ineos future
Petrol and diesel to coexist with electric as Ineos eyes challenging regions with its Grenadier
Interview: Volvo safety boss Thomas Broberg
Volvo’s acting head of the Safety Centre, Thomas Broberg, says a human-centred approach to safety is critical and unique to Volvo
