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WEB3 days ago · The first electric truck to do a lap of Australia has arrived in Canberra after successfully negotiating some charging challenges across the top end. Here at The Driven, we bring you news about electric cars in Australia and around the globe, daily. Because you want all the latest in EV news Australia.
Why Tesla's move to 48-volt electrical architecture is an industry …
WEBMar 20, 2023 · The 48-volt electrical architecture presents new challenges to reduce complexity and increase safety, but Tesla’s adoption of this technology in the CyberTruck marks a significant step forward for the auto industry. With their vertical integration, manufacturing capabilities, and corporate structure, Tesla is …
Tesla Model 3 RWD or AWD: Are longer range and more power …
WEBJan 18, 2022 · Model 3 Long Range. Current specs: Battery size: 75kWh. WLTP range: 602km. Real-world range*: 576km. Top Speed: 233km/hr. Acceleration 0-100: 4.4 seconds. It’s a little slower than the Performance, with acceleration from 0-100km/hr in 4.4 seconds, but those dual motors still deliver plenty of oomph, as …
Battery startup Magnis secures $A20 million as Hancock heir buys in
WEBAug 3, 2021 · The new funding will go into Magnis’ war chest, which most recently included $34 million secured in February for its New York operations.. Magnis gained approval in late 2020 from the Queensland government for its feasibility study on the Townsville factory and has since now more than $60 million to date to accelerate its …
To EV or not to EV? A clear cost analysis between electric vehicles …
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · Source: Mac Bryla. As illustrated in the chart above, petrol cars need almost five times more energy than electric cars to travel the same distance. Electric vehicles are very efficient, 95% of the energy is used to move you forward, and only about 5% is lost to heat and friction. Petrol cars, on the other hand, use only 20% of the available ...
Tesla’s average cost to build an electric car is under $A45,000
WEBJun 26, 2024 · Tesla Model Y deconstruction at Shanghai University of Electric Power Lingang. Source: Tesla. Back in 2022, Grace Tao, Tesla’s vice president of external affairs, said that 95% of Giga Shanghai’s parts are sourced from local suppliers. This has been further improved with CATL, the largest battery maker, now having a battery plant right next to Tesla’s factory in Shanghai.
Robert Llewellyn on the EV transition - The Driven
WEBFeb 24, 2023 · The Driven Podcast: Fully Charged – Robert Llewellyn on the EV transition. February 24, 2023. No comments. 1 minute read. Giles Parkinson & Daniel Bleakley. Robert Llewellyn talks electric vehicles ahead of the first Fully Charged EV show to be held in Australia next month. You can find previous episodes of The Driven here, or on your ...
Chargefox opens second WA ultra-rapid charging site in West Perth
WEBFeb 22, 2021 · The new Chargefox West Perth is the company’s 21 st ultra-rapid charging station, with charging sites located in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia.. Chargefox’s first ultra-rapid charging station in Western Australia was opened in November 2020 …
First Rivian electric R1T ute and R1S SUV arrive in Australia - The …
WEBAug 27, 2021 · The first two electric vehicles made by Amazon-backed Rivian have arrived in Australia, captured in images in Sydney. The electric ute and SUV are due to be launched in the US in September, and recent correspondence with a potential customer indicated an Australian launch would follow an expansion to Europe in 2022.. But it appears that the Rivian staff member communicating with that customer ...