Electric car batteries are a crucial component in the development of electric vehicles (EVs) and have seen significant advancements in recent years. For example the volumetric energy density of lithium-ion batteries has increased eightfold since 2008, from around 55 watt-hours/litre to 450 watt-hours/litre in 2020. At the same time the cost of lithium-ion battery
The Japanese auto industry is facing a potential demise due to its slow adoption of electric cars. In recent years, the demand for electric vehicles has been on the rise, as consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious and governments are implementing stricter emissions regulations. The disruptive S curve is now obvious and the uptake of
Guest Post by long time MEC friend Angela Tillier When our flights to Cairns were cancelled with 2 days’ notice we decided to take the Tesla for a holiday in WA. I bought the Tesla Model 3 SR+ in June 2021 so this would be a real get to know the car and
The current federal government in Australia could be commended for its response to COVID19 - a rare example of adhering to the scientific consensus and keeping the virus relatively contained in Australia with the help of all the states and territories of differing political persuasions. It demonstrates the rapid progress that can be made
(Guest Post by John Murray) There has been much discussion for over thirty years or more around the use of hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative to the internal combustion engine. Fuel cells had been promoted in some sectors as the best alternative to the internal combustion engine. Proponents believe such a car could
How to Import an Electric Vehicle We've been asked over the years about EV car imports and this blog is a bit of a 'how to' about the process. There are a number of avenues you can take with importing a vehicle from overseas - either through a bulk buy organisation where
I had the opportunity recently to experience the Model 3. This isn't an in-depth review of the nitty gritty details of the car but more an overview and general impressions of this stunning vehicle. Plenty of Youtube video reviews are available that go in to much more detail. My previous experience with Tesla
It's been obvious for a long time that our position in Australia is rather precarious when it comes to our reliance on oil. The drone attacks on the Saudi oil fields brought this point into sharp focus over the past few days. We rely on foreign liquid fuel imports for 85% of our
Guest Post by Sofia Lockhart Buying a new car is always a significant investment, often involving plenty of research and testing beforehand, and buyers will likely give new, upcoming electric models a similar treatment. Electric cars are still a very recent addition to our
The Joylong E6 The Joylong E6 is an electric minibus that can carry up to 17 passengers. It has a city range of around 270kms and highway range of around 210kms with full loads. We had seen the prototype of this vehicle over a year ago and now Perth based Global Automotive Distributors has