Category: JET Charge Blog
JET Charge raises AUD72M to step up Australasia’s transition to electric vehicles (EV)
The electrification of Audi
Four-ringed automaker Audi are determined not to be left behind as VW Group make the move to e-mobility. With a dual-focus on BEV and PHEV technology, they’re planning to significantly boost their electrified lineup leading into the 2020s.
Strong signs for Porsche as Taycan adds 500 jobs
The Taycan is all set to pay off for Porsche. Their Stuttgart/Zuffenhausen plant is adding 2000 jobs — 500 more than expected — as demand for the all-electric sportscar continues to grow.
The pros and cons of electric dirtbikes
We love hearing about new electric variants for vehicles of all kinds, from cars to bicycles to snowmobiles. But even in this tough competition we think there’s one kind of e-mobility with more game-changing potential than them all: electric dirt bikes.
The roadblocks keeping EVs out of Australia
The Frankfurt autoshow was a time of mixed feelings for Aussie EV enthusiasts. The world’s top manufacturers put their latest models on display and electric mobility was front-and-centre, but very few plans have been made to share them with Australia.
VW battery production on the way
Tesla aren’t the only automaker with plans to make their own EV batteries. Volkswagen Group have begun pilot production at their cell production facility in Salzgitter this week. The plant is expected to begin full-scale production by 2024, providing the batteries needed for VW’s company-wide transition away from combustion.
Saving the weekend with electric jet skis
Canadian powersport company Taiga are back in the e-mobility game with the reveal of the Orca electric personal watercraft — and they’re not the only ones doing it. The days of silent, zero emission lakeside fun might be closer than we thought.
How far away is the $100 per kWh EV battery?
What will it take for widespread, world-changing electric vehicle adoption? With batteries making up a huge percentage of EVs’ total cost, the $100 per kWh figure has emerged as the key measure to bring prices on par with combustion. With recent reports suggesting it might be closer than ever, we take a look at battery production and the significance of the milestone.
Porsche Taycan vs. Tesla Model S: Who’s on top, and should we care?
The performance EV game is rapidly heating up, and Porsche have confirmed their place at the table with the announcement of the all-electric Taycan. But will impressive specs and a Porsche pedigree be enough to unseat Tesla’s dominant Model S Performance? We sift through the stats to find out.