Mitsubishi Australia looks at re-purposing PHEV batteriesJack Quick Mitsubishi Australia plans to re-use previous-generation Outlander PHEV batteries to partially power its headquarters from mid-2023.2 years ago
Australian researchers use sodium-sulphur in new battery techJack Quick A new battery technology is claimed to have four times the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries, while being cheaper to produce.2 years ago
2023 Mazda 6 gets wireless Apple CarPlay, 20th Anniversary EditionJames Wong Mazda will celebrate 20 years of the 6 badge next year with a luxurious special edition, along with technology upgrades across the line-up.2 years ago
Apple car delayed until 2026, won't be fully autonomous - reportScott Collie Apple's on-again, off-again car is apparently due in 2026, and won't be fully autonomous as previously planned.2 years ago
Renault's Google infotainment system adds native Waze integrationMike Costello Renault's new infotainment system lets you directly download the Waze live mapping app, rather than relying on smartphone mirroring. 2 years ago
Lightyear solar-powered EV enters productionMike Costello This sleek electric sedan is an ultra-efficient EV, with the added bonus of solar panels that can add a claimed 70km of range on a sunny day. 2 years ago
BMW patents battery-charging suspension systemScott Collie BMW has patented a system that harvests the energy from your suspension system and feeds it back into a car's battery. 2 years ago
Genesis G80 EV's solar-panel roof adds 1100km range per year, brand claimsMike Costello Aussies love rooftop solar at home, but what about solar panels on your next EV? Genesis says the benefits are clearly there.2 years ago
Volkswagen ID. Buzz gets more driver assists via swarm dataMike Costello Volkswagen is claiming to have some clever new driver-assist aids bundled into its Travel Assist, using shared cloud data. 2 years ago
Solid-state batteries are a decade away - StoreDotJack Quick Israeli battery startup StoreDot believes carmakers should be considering semi-solid-state batteries in the medium term.2 years ago
Inside the Suppliers: NvidiaVivek Shah Nvidia doesn’t just build graphics cards for avid gamers, and has become a significant supplier for the car industry. 2 years ago
Tesla under US criminal investigation for self-driving claims - reportWilliam Stopford The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly launched a criminal probe into Tesla and whether it misled customers about the capabilities of its driver assist systems.2 years ago
