This Month
US fears as China eyes EV factories in Mexico
Three of China’s biggest EV makers are scoping sites for plants. The push puts Latin America’s second-largest economy in the middle of the US-China trade war.
- Christine Murray, Amanda Chu and Edward White
- Opinion
- Opinion
German car colossus too slow as Chinese EVs dominate
But thanks to the boom in demand for lithium, Australia has been able to profitably surf in the slipstream of China’s ascendancy.
- Richard McGregor
- Exclusive
- Renewables
PEP bets $250m on EV charging firm founded in a Sydney garage
Most of the cash will be used to drive EVSE’s growth and integration with Intellihub smart meters to help customers manage their charging and protect the grid.
- Ben Potter
Tesla recalls nearly all its US cars over Autopilot crash risk
The US regulator says the self-driving function on the electric cars “may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse” and could increase the risk of a crash.
- Updated
- David Shepardson
- Opinion
- Commodities
Time to sift through lithium wreckage
Professional investors say demand for lithium is likely to soar due to big increases in how much is used in electric vehicles.
- Mark Draper
How to avoid breaking the budget on a new car
Getting behind the wheel of a new vehicle amid a cost-of-living crisis is tough, but you have options.
- Nina Hendy
- Tony Davis
- Life & Leisure
This hot hatch accelerates at a pace that’s unheard of for its price
Zero to 100 km/h time in 3.8 seconds for $60K? The MG4 XPower ticks many boxes, but it’s not perfect.
- Tony Davis
The most exciting cars of the year… and what’s next
From plug-in hybrids to all-electric, these models from Bentley, Ferrari and Porsche stand out from the crowd.
- Tony Davis
How Lamborghini plans to make EVs sportier
Electric sports cars are just at the beginning of their development and will eventually obliterate lap records with new levels of control and precision.
- Tony Davis
Chinese lithium stocks surge, lifting hope rout almost done
China’s two biggest producers – Tianqi Lithium Corp and Ganfeng Lithium Group Co – closed up 6.5 per cent and 7 per cent in Hong Kong.
- Bloomberg News
This tiny plane could be the future of air travel
Air New Zealand has purchased its first electric plane – used to carry cargo, for now – and has the right to purchase almost two dozen more.
- Ayesha de Kretser
- Tony Davis Review
- Life & Leisure
Unplug, purr out of your garage, and unleash the McLaren roar
It’s all possible with the road-registered, $449,500-plus Artura, the brand’s first plug-in hybrid. But how does it handle in the city?
- Tony Davis
- Tony Davis
- Life & Leisure
The Audi RS e-tron GT proves an EV can be zippy
From $248,200 plus, you can have all the performance, handling and technology of a Porsche Taycan. What’s not to love?
- Tony Davis
- Opinion
- Hedge funds
Behind the $2b bet against the ASX’s favourite lithium stock
It’s retail investors and the nation’s largest super funds versus the hedge funds in a multibillion-dollar wager on the future of the coveted metal.
- Updated
- Jonathan Shapiro
States back Commonwealth push for EV tax ‘solution’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he will work with state and territory counterparts on “long-term options” for EV user charges.
- Jacob Greber
Lithium price fall tests anxious investors as miners face crucial moment
Hopes that lithium could one day supplant iron ore as the bedrock of the Australian economy are being tested by a sharp price crash. But we’ve been here before.
- Peter Ker and Brad Thompson
Tesla reveals Cybertruck pricing amid delivery concerns
Tesla said the estimated price for its new Cybertruck electric pickup truck will start at $US61,000 ($92,000) for the rear-wheel drive variant.
- Updated
- Jeanne Whalen and Aaron Gregg
November
EV biz GoZero lines up $100m financing to expand fleet
Street Talk understands the EV outfit is in talks with Commonwealth Bank of Australia and a handful of other lenders.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Victoria to repay $7m in EV taxes deemed unconstitutional
Treasurer Tim Pallas said the government would also repay interest on funds paid, but the process could take “a few months”.
- Gus McCubbing and Patrick Durkin
On a mission to drive down EV charging costs
A Melbourne-based EV charging company will use its new charging-as-a-service offering, targeted at corporate fleets, to attract institutional investment.
- Agnes King
