Volvo has announced plans for the construction of an all-new European battery factory in a joint-venture with battery company, Northvolt. Volvo confirmed its intention to become a major producer of sustainable batteries for vehicles after announcing the joint-venture with fellow Swedish company, Northvolt, set to power the next generation of […]
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Mazda promises fully electrified range by 2030, rotary confirmed
Mazda has announced its new sustainable product development policy in the form of its ‘Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030’ doctrine that will see 100 per cent of its lineup powered by a hybrid or electric powertrain by the end of the decade. The Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 policy provides a roadmap for the […]
NSW waiving stamp duty on electric vehicles, reserves $171m for chargers
The New South Wales government has announced it will waive stamp duty on purchases of electric vehicles and offer cash rebates from September 1, while confirming the state will spend $171 million on charging station infrastructure. The news comes as the Berijiklian government finalised its electric vehicle plans, following moves […]
Is this what the Hyundai IONIQ 7 will look like?
Check out this for an interesting design concept. Hyundai has confirmed it is working on an all-new fully electric large SUV, which will be called the IONIQ 7, and this rendering could give us a preview of what to expect. The IONIQ 7 will be the third model under Hyundai’s […]
Porsche Australia adds Taycan RWD, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo to lineup
Porsche Australia has announced a new rear-wheel drive entry variant of the Taycan electric sedan, as well as a new Taycan 4 Cross Turismo variant for the jumped-up wagon version. Porsche’s new entry-level Taycan is available with two battery options, with an output of either 300kW and 345Nm in overboost […]
Mercedes-Benz EQE spotted at Nurburgring, looks quick (video)
A prototype version of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQE fully electric luxury sedan has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring, giving us a good indication of its exterior proportions and its performance. The EQE is one of six all-new electric models coming from the Stuttgart-born marque, with the EQA and EQB […]
BMW begins testing hydrogen X5 prototypes, with Toyota fuel cell tech
BMW has kicked off the road testing phase of its “i Hydrogen NEXT” fuel-cell technology development in Europe, using X5 SUV prototypes to explore the eco-friendly power source. BMW says it has started testing “near-standard” vehicles fitted with a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain on European roads, in the hope of exploring […]
2022 Polestar 3 electric SUV previewed, will be produced in USA
Polestar is making news today after previewing its upcoming Polestar 3 large electric SUV, while confirming the new model will be produced in the USA, from 2022. From the teaser image (above) we can make out a faint outline of the 3’s dimensions, with an emphasis clearly on sleekness and […]