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Tesla's Cybertruck shatters windows, share prices & expectations
Cartech

Tesla's Cybertruck shatters windows, share prices & expectations

It's a design that's reminiscent of blocky 80s and 90s videogames of yesteryear, but Tesla is seriously serious about its newest product, the Cybertruck.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification plan
Cartech

Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification plan

Jaguar Land Rover to accelerate electrification, announcing new all-electric vehicles at Castle Bromwich plant, securing thousands of UK jobs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
Tesla's new tech enables cars to be charged in around 15 minutes
Cartech

Tesla's new tech enables cars to be charged in around 15 minutes

The tech giant has introduced the third generation of its 'Supercharging' technology that slashes charging times.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019
World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide
DataCentre infrastructure

World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide

Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Tesla's software updates: Dashcams and Atari and navigation, oh my!
Cartech

Tesla's software updates: Dashcams and Atari and navigation, oh my!

Tesla's latest update enhances dashcams, obstacle avoidance, navigation, and introduces in-car Atari games for an improved driving experience.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians
Cartech

Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians

One of the original sounds included one inspired by sci-fi spacecraft, but instead of looking at the road, pedestrians ended up looking at the sky.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Electric vehicles (EVs) stories

Emerging challenges in Australia’s infrastructure
Smart Cities

Emerging challenges in Australia’s infrastructure

Australia faces a 1 percent of GDP infrastructure gap as rapid city growth, labour shortages and slower productivity strain new projects.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019
And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike
Cartech

And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike

New Zealand's Electric Cargo Trike, created by six industrial design students, wins the James Dyson Award for solving urban delivery challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Cartech

Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport

Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier
Cartech

Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier

A Trade Me survey reveals 74% of Kiwis considering an EV for their next car, up from 50% last year, but high costs remain a major hurdle.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
Push a button, get a flight - Uber Air is coming to Melbourne
Cartech

Push a button, get a flight - Uber Air is coming to Melbourne

Melbourne has been chosen as the third location for Uber's Air pilot programme, bringing electric planes and choppers to the city's skyline from next year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July
Smart Home

EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July

Jucy Rentals is set to launch fully electric campervans in New Zealand this July, offering tourists an eco-friendly travel option with 200km range per charge.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Tesla unveils the Model Y SUV
Cartech

Tesla unveils the Model Y SUV

Tesla has unveiled the Model Y, a sleek mid-size SUV with seating for seven, a glass roof, and a top speed of 241km/h. Prices start at USD $39,000.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019
Genesis joins global EV100 initiative
Power / Energy

Genesis joins global EV100 initiative

The move will accelerate fleet electrification and could cut emissions, with Genesis already halfway to hybrid or electric light vehicles and adding chargers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Electric car infrastructure needs to be a high priority
Cartech

Electric car infrastructure needs to be a high priority

Infrastructure Australia has identified the construction of a national electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network as a High Priority Initiative.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
Cross-party and cross-industry consensus needed to catalyse transition to low-emission vehicles
Clean technologies

Cross-party and cross-industry consensus needed to catalyse transition to low-emission vehicles

New Zealand could slash transport emissions by up to 88% by 2050 if policymakers back a faster switch to electric and renewable fuel vehicles.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2018
Hands-on Review: The Tesla Model X P100D
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Tesla Model X P100D

Elon Musk's Tesla redefines cars with Autopilot and electric innovation, echoing Steve Jobs' iPhone revolution.

By Tom Richmond • 9 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018
Fuel tax not the only way to fund transport
Auckland Council

Fuel tax not the only way to fund transport

Road pricing and property levies are among the alternatives as petrol tax hikes end and transport funding gaps widen.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018