Daily Archive: August 20, 2023

Many U.S. automotive dealerships are still grappling with electric vehicle prices and inventory, following market leader Tesla’s many price reductions throughout the year. As Tesla continues to offer more affordable vehicles — most recently including its cheaper Model S and Model X “Standard Range” options — some dealers are struggling to keep prices low enough […]

With all the talk about batteries and the materials that are needed to produce them, my thoughts turned to the Australian mining industry and its capacity to fulfill that need and thus power the electric vehicles of the rEVolution. We are already the largest exporter of lithium in the world and have the largest lithium […]

A recent piece over at Grist tells us how e-bike manufacturers have gone from manufacturing bikes to manufacturing fear. After a series of high-profile fires caused by battery packs, they’re arguing that e-bike batteries are simply too dangerous for individual owners or independent shops to work on. Instead of being protected by “Right to Repair” […]

Maureen Ball and her business partner Len Bundy own the Beaudesert Tyre Store, situated halfway between Warwick and the Gold Coast on a busy transit route. She is excited about the rEVolution. In our phone interview, she could barely contain her enthusiasm for the change that is overtaking Australian roads. When she started to see […]

The range number is good, but efficiency is significantly lower than in the case of the Tesla Model Y Performance.

Volkswagen showcased the aftermarket kit at a regional show.

The photos reveal the inside of the V4 dispensers.