Kia unveils all-electric 2020 Soul and 2019 Niro at LA Auto Show
Kia unveils new 2020 Soul crossover EV, as well as confirming the 2019 Niro EV for the US and Canada.
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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.
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.
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In a few years, your Tesla car could drive across Australia to meet you
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Rivian all-electric ute steals the LA Auto Show, and may come to Australia
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BMW doubles range, reveals pricing for next gen electric i3
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Progress: Government register recognises EVs in new “environmental vehicle” category
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Three new electric motorbikes to hit roads in Australia, NZ
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Nissan advances vision to integrate electric cars with buildings and grids
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From the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego, in an electric van powered by sun, wind and water
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