US electric car drivers could get to choose preferred “fake car” sound
US federal government revises ruling that requires EVs to emit specific sounds at low speeds, saying drivers can choose preferred sound from a pre-set list.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Hyundai invests into Car Next Door car-share platform, with eye on electric
Hyundai super-charges investment into Australian car-sharing platform Car Next Door, with an eye to introducing more electric and plug in hybrids.
First electric Ford F-59 van now in production by Australia’s SEA Electric
SEA Electric has announced “a turning point” in its overseas expansion with first Ford F-59 100% electric van entering production in Michigan.
Auckland transport to deploy first ‘extra-large’ electric buses
Auckland Transport announces next step on road to accelerate Low Emissions Bus Roadmap with two “extra-large” electric buses for Auckland streets by August 2020.
Wind energy giant announces switch to all-electric vehicle fleet
Danish wind energy giant Ørsted transitions to 100% electric vehicle fleet, divesting from reliance on fossil fuels to becoming leading renewable and green energy company.
Porsche 99X electric racing car at start line for maiden Formula E season
The Porsche 99X Electric revealed by Porsche 2019/20 Formula E drivers Neel Jani and André Lotterer on the livestream gaming video platform Twitch.
Hyundai reveals electric scooter it wants to recharge from car
New electric scooter from Hyundai plans to enable last-mile mobility by integrating the scooter with future Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
Brazilian Embraer to test fully electric aircraft to further Uber air taxi platform
Brazilian aerospace conglomerate Embraer unveils first fully electric aircraft that will also be used to further the EmbraerX air taxi division.
Shell launches electric vehicle chargers in Singapore, its first in region
Oil major Shell announces its first foray into electric vehicle charging in Southeast Asia with introduction of Shell Recharge at 10 Shell stations in Singapore.
BMW expands wireless charging pilot program to US
BMW opens global wireless charging pilot program to the United States, piloting 200 electric vehicles in the state of California.