James Bond goes electric with Aston Martin Rapide E
Aston Martin brings all-electric mobility to James Bond spy film series with luxury, limited edition Rapide E.
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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.
Mercedes unveils all-electric SUV in Melbourne – start of “massive EV onslaught”
"Electric now has a Mercedes!" German car-maker gives Australian customers sneak peek – and test drive – of its first all-electric crossover, the "family size" EQC SUV.
Tritium discusses future of the grid and electric vehicles at SXSW
Brisbane's Tritium presents new vision for future and expansion in overseas markets to huge audience at SXSW in Austin, Texas.
How do old batteries affect sale value of second-hand EVs?
Is it worth replacing the batteries when the battery packs do reach the end of their EV life? It is, but not at extortionate prices.
Formula E is a buzz of adrenaline, and also of possibility
Formula E represents a chance to not only put on display cutting edge electric mobility technology, but also to push its development.
Nissan Leaf cumulative sales pass 400,000
Nissan Leaf is the first EV to notch up cumulative sales of 400,000. But who will hit 500,000 first?
Tesla backflips on retail outlet closures, pushing up prices on EVs
Having promised to cut costs by moving all EV sales online, Tesla decides to keep “significantly more” retail outlets open, and pay for this by raising prices by 3% worldwide.
Tritium inks deal to supply electric vehicle fast chargers for India
Tritium signs MOU with Tata AutoComp Systems to supply DC fast chargers for India, just in time for phase two of a major government policy push to electric vehicles.
Tesla gives first glimpse of Model Y ahead of formal launch
Tesla offers a glimpse of its first electric SUV ahead of Thursday's Model Y launch.
Formula E is more than just motor sport – it’s the future
The 50th Formula E electric car race took place in Hong Kong this weekend, challenging traditional motor sport paradigms and pushing the boundaries of electric mobility.