Tesla has raised the bar once again with the next phase of the Model S and Model X, introducing the P100D package. First thing is first, in Model S form the P100D becomes the quickest-ever production sedan across 0-100km/h. It’s able to stop the clock in just 2.7 seconds with […]
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Mitsubishi confirms fully electric small SUV by 2020
In a recent visit to South Australia’s Kangaroo Island, Mitsubishi and its CEO Osamu Masuko let slip that an “affordable, all-electric mini SUV with zero emissions” with an expected range of 400km will be joining the lineup by 2019-2020. Although Mitsubishi has a solid record of eco vehicles, with the […]
EVs could soon adopt clever new lithium-metal battery tech
A group of researchers in the US have revealed a radical new rechargeable lithium-ion battery concept that is twice as efficient as current, equivalent batteries. SolidEnergy Systems is behind the development, with a design said to double the capacity of current lithium-ion batteries while offering an identical lifespan. It’s apparently […]
W Motors reveals ICONIQ Seven EV minibus
Suddenly, electric minivans seem all the rage. Tesla has confirmed it’ll be making a VW Microbus-inspired bus on the Model X architecture, Volkswagen will make the BUDD-e, and Mercedes is said to be working on electric variants of the next Sprinter. Now Lebanese company W Motors, famous for the Lykan […]
Video: Rimac One vs Tesla Model S vs LaFerrari
News regarding the super-exclusive Rimac Concept One has been hard to find recently, but we’ve stumbled upon a pretty special clip from Archie Hamilton Racing illustrating just how quickly it can move off the line in a quarter-mile drag race. “Even primitive (DC) electric motors can outperform any combustion engine […]
Tesla Model S catches fire during test drive in France
A Tesla Model S has spontaneously caught fire during a promotional event just outside the Basque city of Biarritz, in France. Tesla has planned its “Electric Road Trip” event for quite some time now. It is a promotional tour to celebrate its fleet of electric vehicles racking up more than […]
2016 BMW i3 on sale in Australia in October from $63,900
BMW Australia is announcing the updated i3 range, arriving in October, adding two variants with more efficient batteries and bringing a longer range. The format of the lineup remains unchanged, with the choice of either a battery electric vehicle (EV), or a range-extender variant which is mated to a tiny […]
Subaru planning electric SUV, to arrive by 2021 – report
Subaru may be the latest in a long line of manufacturers jumping on the electric vehicle train, with reports confirming there is a new model on the way. Japanese publication Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun says Subaru is planning to introduce an electric crossover/SUV for the US market by 2021, as it […]