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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. The compact SUV sits under the EV6 from a pricing perspective. But whereas the EV6 is based on a dedicated EV architecture, the Niro relies on an ICE platform to allow for the petrol engine for the hybrid model.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced auto manufacturers to re-evaluate their strategies and focus on profitable markets rather than throw good money after bad ones. SUVs lead the charge At the joint press briefing, Nissan and Renault both announced the development of four new products between the two brands.

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Should you rent an EV for a family holiday?

EV Central

Sure, it’d be a gamble fraught with charging uncertainty. But Europe’s embraced EVs faster and more enthusiastically than we Aussies, so surely the charging infrastructure is more commonplace, reliable, cheaper and efficient? A stuck charging cable. Holiday days planned around EV charging. Charging is Easy!

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Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which one is the best EV in Australia?

EV Central

The $6000 Plus pack brings a panoramic sunroof, full power operation of the front seats, heated rear seats and wireless phone charging. Dual digital displays also dominate the dash, while there’s smart key entry, navigation and wireless phone charging. Charging: Tesla vs Polestar vs Kia vs Hyundai. Space and versatility.

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Electric Car Watch #6: FORD's weak 2030 EV plan

Plug In India

This is our biggest opportunity for growth and value creation since Henry Ford started to scale the Model T, and we’re grabbing it with both hands." Ford is already selling the Mustang Mach-E SUV, The F-150 Lightning pickup truck and E-Transit commercial vans. You can get electric cars now for more than 500-600 km per charge.

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We visited Tata Motor's electric car factory

Plug In India

There is also some hope from Mahindra’s re-entry. Was nice to watch video clips of the Nexon battery pack being put in a petrol fire, dumped into a water tank etc. We asked the lab-in-charge of any changes that have been made based on this testing. The good news is that TML has a 93% market share in the EV space.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. New and used vehicle importers, fleet companies, the electricity sector, other supporting industries and consumers need certainty about government climate and transport policy over the long-term. Committee Secretariat. Transport and Infrastructure Committee.

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