Driver education will be key to electric vehicle uptake in Australia
Nielsen Australia report says driver education on electric vehicles is key if Australia is to embrace a transition to low-carbon transport.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Sneak peak: Design review and pricing hints for 2020 Hyundai Ioniq electric
Hyundai gives sneak peak of the new edition electric Ioniq, which will have bigger battery and lift range by one third.
Evie reveals locations for ultra-fast electric car charging network across Australia
Full list of locations for ultra-fast charging network including sites on city fringes has been revealed by network operator Evie Networks.
BMW i3s test drive: Surprise, surprise
The new generation of BMW i3 and i3s electric vehicles have hit the road, with double the range, and a few surprises.
Crowds line up to test electric vehicles at biggest EV expo to date
Hundreds turn out for the Electric Vehicle expo in Sydney to see, sit and even have a drive in a range of electric vehicles at Sydney Olympic Park.
Australia’s emerging issue of congestion at electric vehicle charging stations
Influx of new EVs, longer range and more road trips means a lot of people now seem to be turning up at the same charger at the same time.
Mazda’s first all electric car combines eco kudos with sporty style
With an environmentally conscious interior design and sporty exterior, Mazda has created a vehicle that should fit happily within the compact SUV market.
Chargefox accelerates rollout of ultra-fast electric car chargers in NSW, Victoria
Chargefox picks up pace on roll out of DC fast charging network, with six more sites now under development.
Australian electric plane charger to power up US hybrid aircraft
West Australian-based Electro.Aero develops high voltage charger designed for aviation industry and confirms major gap in the electric charging market.
The Verdict: Will driving electric vehicles ruin your long weekend?
My final message is to the federal Liberal Party: “You’ve Scott to be kidding: EVs are perfect for the long weekend’.