Category: Industry News & Updates
JET Charge raises AUD72M to step up Australasia’s transition to electric vehicles (EV)
New battery chemistry rumoured for Chinese Model 3 — a cobalt killer?
Tesla is in talks with Chinese battery-maker CATL to use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in their Shanghai-made EVs, Reuters reports. But what is LFP? Are we finally looking at a cobalt free, affordable future for EV batteries?
Electrified mining expands
BHP are extending their electric Land Cruiser trial to WA iron ore and nickel mines. Read about the advantages of leaving diesel behind here on the JET Charge blog.
Audi’s first animated EV
Hyped for Will Smith’s latest comedy caper ‘Spies in Disguise’? Yeah, we weren’t either. But strangely enough it’s where you’ll have to turn for a look at Audi’s latest all-electric sports concept — and their first animated one.
Audi back at it with e-tron Sportback
German automaker Audi have returned to the EV stage this week with the announcement of their second all-electric vehicle: the e-tron Sportback.
First electric Lexus on the way
Lexus have teased their first electric model for a Chinese reveal later this month.
Hyundai boosting electric lineup
Another automaker has teased their electrification ambitions. This time: Hyundai. They’ve revealed plans to launch 13 new alternative-fueled models over the next three years.
Porsche adds lower-cost 4S to Taycan lineup: how does it compare?
The electric revolution is speeding up. It was only a month ago that Porsche revealed the all-electric Taycan, and they’re already back at it with the announcement of lower-cost variant due for launch next year. We look at price, specs, and make the inevitable Model S comparison to see what the Taycan 4S has to offer.
Meet the Mini Electric coming to Australia in 2020
The fun at Frankfurt continues and one of the companies people are particularly excited to hear from is MINI. They’ve now officially revealed their first electric model and it looks like more of what fans have come to love from the iconic British brand — even if they are owned by BMW.