A technology update has been announced for the Tesla Roadster, called the Roadster 3.0. It incorporates developments that were made with the Tesla Model S sedan, including a new battery pack and extended range. Thanks to a new lithium-ion battery, which is about the same size as the one it […]
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UNSW’s Sunswift gets closer to becoming first road-legal solar car
Sure enough, the University of New South Wales Solar Racing Team has its New Year’s resolutions ready. If fulfilled, 2015 will mark the arrival of its revolutionary solar electric car in regular Australian traffic. On December 1, the student-staffed Sydney organisation launched an online crowdfunding campaign to sponsor the rebuilding […]
Egoista Motors needs crowdfunding for EM 01 Stradale; EV road car
An Italian entrepreneur and head of Egoista Motors has turned to crowdfunding to create an affordable and environmentally-friendly single seat racer for the road; the EM 01 Stradale. Luca Fazzi is the CEO and test driver of Egoista Motors, and has signed up one of the founders of Fisker Automotive, […]
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell becomes first hydrogen car in Australia
A special one-off Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle has been imported to Australia for testing purposes, and is a preview to a fleet of test vehicles being planned for the country. Hyundai Australia claims it is the first hydrogen-powered car to be permanently imported to the country. It features a […]
ACCIONA EcoPowered racer to be first EV to compete in Dakar
Renewable energy company ACCIONA has lifted the veil on its 100 per cent electric EcoPowered rally racer which will compete in the 2015 Dakar rally, venturing 9000km through Argentina, Chile and Bolivia. The Dakar Rally is arguably one of the most tumultuous, challenging and fiercely competitive races in the automotive world, […]
Rinspeed Budii concept can be driven or driverless
Bespoke car manufacturer and tuner Rinspeed has come up with an intriguing ‘Budii’ concept it is planning to unveil at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, based on the BMW i3 electric vehicle. If you’ve never heard of Rinspeed before, it’s worth doing a browse on the internet to see what […]
Tesla Model S voted most satisfying car to own: Consumer Reports
The Tesla Model S has been awarded the accolade of the most satisfying car to own, edging in front of Porsche, Mercedes and every other manufacturer in Consumer Report’s annual satisfaction survey. Out of a possible 100 points, the Tesla scored 98, ahead of Porsche’s score of 87. Co-founded by […]
Audi planning all-electric crossover for 2017 – report
Audi has announced that an all-electric crossover is coming in 2017, challenging the dominance of Tesla in the eco-focused EV segment. Audi has already confirmed that it will release a battery-powered variant of the R8 supercar and a plug-in hybrid A3 ‘e-tron’ in the near future. Now it seems an […]