Infiniti reveals first EV concept QX Inspiration at Detroit Auto Show
Nissan's luxury brand unveils its very first pure electric concept model at NAIAS 2019, with a distinct Japanese aesthetic.
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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.
It’s official – Australia is the world’s number one laggard in EV adoption
GoCompare set out to see which countries are best prepared for the future of electric cars. The result, for Australia, is pretty damning.
Toyota and Kenworth join forces to make zero emissions hydrogen trucks
The Japanese automaker and the trucking company have inked a deal to produce 10 hydrogen fuel cell trucks using Kenworth T680 trucks built onto Toyota FCEV powertrains.
Want a free Model 3? Just hack Tesla’s software
World-class hacking event Pwn2Own and Tesla are giving away a Tesla Model 3 to the first hacker to crack into the mass-market EV's software.
Ford partners with VW, plans 16 all-electric models – including “big surprise” in 2020
Ford reveals plans to go electric and a partnership with VW will likely revolve around EVs and autonomous cars.
Nissan unveils new electric vehicle class, plans seven EVs by 2022
Nissan coins a new "elevated sports sedan" class in new concept EV at Detroit Auto Show and plans seven new electric cars within three years.
VW confirms new $US800m factory to build electric cars in Tennessee
Volkswagen confirms focus on American EV market with $US800 million slated for new electric car facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
My first EV – a Fonzarelli S1 moped
Set on buying a moped, we decided on an electric model for environmental reasons – and the ability to charge directly from our rooftop solar system, effectively for free. The result?
Harley Davidson charges up with next gen e-bikes at CES2019
The iconic motorcycle maker takes charge at CES2019, showing off next generation motorbikes as it prepares for the electric revolution.
Nissan announces Leaf 3.ZERO
Bigger battery, more range, more power, more features, later than expected. What else does the 3.ZERO Leaf offer?