William Stopford
Monash University researchers use sugar to improve batteries
Lithium-sulfur batteries are now looking like a sweeter option, promising lower manufacturing costs and greater energy density.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2024 Cupra Tavascan mule spied
Cupra's electric SUV sibling to the Volkswagen ID.4 has been snapped in the very early stage of its testing.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Polestar Precept prototype teased
Polestar has given us a look at its upcoming, all-electric sedan in stripped-down prototype form. Production is confirmed before 2025.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Audi e-tron recalled
Audi's electric e-tron SUV has been called back to the dealer to fix a problem with its brake module.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2022 Rivian R1T all-electric ute production begins
The first production Rivian R1T all-electric ute has rolled off the line, beating to the punch rivals from Ford, General Motors and Tesla.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2023 Polestar 3 based on next-generation Volvo XC90 - report
Set to arrive in late 2022, the Polestar 3 will have two rows of seating and be based on the next-generation Volvo XC90.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Hyundai considering smaller E-GMP models - report
Hyundai is reportedly planning smaller, more affordable electric vehicles on its E-GMP architecture that could debut before 2025.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Skoda Enyaq iV electric SUV firming for Australia
Skoda's SUV twin to the Volkswagen ID.4 is firming for an Australian arrival, potentially following in the footsteps of the Cupra Born.
5 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Digital door mirrors: From concept to reality
Once the realm of concepts, cars that substitute their side mirrors for cameras are here. How do they work?
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric sold out until 2022
Want a Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric? You'll have to wait – the initial allocation is accounted for, and new customers will be waiting until early 2022.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Uber touts 'outsized impact' on growing electric car sales
The rideshare firm has published a paper explaining its outsized role in making electric vehicles more popular in Australia
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Tesla claims electric Nurburgring lap record (with video)
Tesla says it's beaten Porsche at its own game, setting a new lap record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife in the Model S Plaid.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Cupra going electric-only by 2030
Cupra isn’t in Australia yet, but we’ll have just under a decade’s worth of petrol-powered models to enjoy before it goes electric-only.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2022 Kia E-Niro spied
The second-generation Kia Niro has been spied in all-electric form undergoing testing in Europe. It’s due to arrive in 2022
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Toyota spending $18 billion on electric car battery R&D by 2030
Toyota is expecting to spend $18 billion on electric car battery development by 2030, and solid-state batteries are also on the agenda
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX electric hot hatch confirmed - report
Volkswagen is planning to introduce a hot version of its small ID.3 electric hatch, potentially offering 220kW of power.
5 Years Ago