Significant breakthroughs in recycling EV batteries could help the automotive industry tackle criticism that such batteries come with a heavy carbon footprint. That’s thanks to the effort of extracting mined materials used in their manufacture, Movemnt reports, adding the breakthroughs could make valuable supplies of materials such as …
ABB’s ultrafast and fast DC EV chargers will support the new Gridserve Electric Highway charging network across the United Kingdom. Both companies seek to drive EV adoption, especially by making charging easier and more accessible, saying this is key to increasing the momentum of the growing EV market …
Mercedes-Benz says it is getting ready to go all-electric by the end of the decade, where market conditions allow. The company says it is accelerating toward an emissions-free and software-driven future. By 2022, Mercedes-Benz will have battery electric vehicles (BEV) in all segments the company serves. From 2025 …
The Tesla Semi truck is rumoured to be close to production after a string of delays since its first unveiling in 2017. That’s according to a new report by Electrek based on “sources familiar with the matter”. It claims the drive axle production line is ready and the general assembly line is going through …
Reduced registration and stamp duty fees from mid-2022, facilitating more EV charging stations, supporting EV technology innovation locally and developing related skills are among key facets of the Northern Territory (NT) Government’s newly released EV strategy for the next five years. It’s developing a grant program for home, …
Polestar has confirmed three key executive appointments prior to its Australia launch in November. The appointments come as Polestar continues its rapid global expansion in 2021 from 10 to 18 operational markets, including Australia and four additional markets in the Asia Pacific region. The Swedish electric performance vehicle …
Free parking at the office is a popular work perk, but is it fair? That’s what Bloomberg asks, adding that “parking cash out” policies give commuters flexibility to choose between free parking or another benefit of equal value, including using e-mobility to get to and from work. “Commuters …
A Tesla Model 3 has been added to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) highway patrol fleet. Various emergency services globally are trialling or using EVs, with New Zealand Police about to trial a Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid (PHEV) station wagon, New South Wales Police trialling …
New South Wales lithium-ion battery manufacturer Energy Renaissance says it has received an additional $525,072 grant from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) to develop processes and workforce skills for its pilot manufacturing facility at Tomago, New South Wales. It will be used to build its superStorage batteries, …
An “EV Ready” learning program will support the crucial need for automotive businesses and their employees to learn how to interact with EVs safely and effectively. Learning is delivered remotely online and via ‘hands-on’ training at the United Kingdom-based Thatcham Research Automotive Academy. Course content addresses key EV …
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is aiming to have all its production sites carbon neutral within the next 20 years and electric vehicles will play a key role. The Tramagal plant in Portugal will become carbon neutral by 2022 while the Kawasaki, Toyama and Nakatsu plants …
More than 40% of those planning to buy a new car are thinking of going electric, the latest EY Mobility Lens Consumer Index shows. Green consciousness and environmental issues are now ranked as the clear number one influence on EV buyers, professional services network Ernst and Young Global …
Tesla will make its Supercharger network open to other EVs later this year, Tesla chief executive Elon Musk says in a tweet. Asked whether that means all countries or specific ones, Musk responds: “Over time, all countries.” Overseas reports suggest Norway will have its Tesla Superchargers open to …
Heating drains an EV battery faster than any other in-car feature, increasing battery drain speed by 17%. So says Vanarama which has done a study to find out which in-car features drain an EV battery the most so you can get more kilometres from your EV. It tested …
The latest innovations in sustainable future transport are expected to be revealed at the AAA Mobility motor show in BMW Group’s home city of Munich from September 7-12. Among them are likely to be the Mercedes-Benz EQG electric concept which reports indicate may be introduced in late 2022 …
