Mercedes-Benz speeds solid-state battery tech targeting 50% EV range boost
Mercedes-Benz has become the latest car maker to invest in a US start-up developing solid-state lithium-ion batteries for EVs. Factorial
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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin review
There’s a lot that’s familiar about Volvo’s first-ever electric-only car, the new C40 Recharge. It’s simply a fastback version of
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Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Performance review
The ID.4 is the big gun in Volkswagen’s growing EV arsenal. This medium-size crossover SUV will lead the charge in
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2022 Cupra Born e-Boost review
Cupra’s new Born is the first EV from a young Spanish brand aiming to enter Australia in the middle of
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Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance review
Picture, if you can, a Nissan Leaf with longer driving range, higher efficiency, quicker charging, superior refinement and more attractive
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Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid EV first drive review
The Lexus NX450h+ is the first-ever PHEV from Toyota’s luxury brand. Though not yet officially confirmed for Australia, we’re told
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Mercedes-Benz AMG’s EV strategy revealed: from axial flux motors to ’63’ pace
Power-dense battery packs that prioritise performance over driving range and axial-flux e-motors are the key ingedients of future Mercedes-Benz AMG
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Hydrogen fuel cells are trucking wonderful says Mercedes boss
There’s a place for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles on the roads of the future… but not in cars, according
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Smart Concept #1 EV headed for production, but not Australia
Smart’s Concept #1 show car for the 2021 Munich IAA motor show previews a new urban SUV from the nowadays
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Mercedes-Benz EQE EV revealed, launching here in 2022
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is the car that looks set to eventually kill off the E-Class as the German brand transitions
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