Nissan unveils a prototype EV with extendable solar roof to boost range
Nissan hopes that the addition of solar-generated power could “nearly eliminate” the need for grid-based charging for a large portion of owners.
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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.
BMW hands over 126-strong fleet of electric Minis to healthcare company
A family owned healthcare business has taken delivery of the first of a fleet of 126 electric Mini Coopers.
Ford halts production of F-150 electric ute, doubles down on hybrid and gas versions
American car giant Ford pauses production of its F-150 Lightning electric ute, citing a fire at one of its aluminium suppliers’ factories, and will ramp up of production of its F-150 gas and hybrid models.
Rio Tinto launches battery swap electric truck trial fleet at giant copper mine
Mining giant Rio Tinto is trialling battery swap technology for electric haul trucks at one of its copper mines, using eight 91-tonne trucks and 13 batteries.
Tesla drivers most likely to be caught speeding, police data shows
One in six Tesla drivers caught speeding in last year, police data shows, more than any other car model, with Audi and Ram close behind.
First Australian hydrogen-powered tilt tray truck up for auction
"We’ve never sold anything like this before." Pickles to auction first hydrogen-powered til tray truck.
“Just plug in:” Jolt launches automatic EV charging
Australian fast-charging network operator Jolt has announced the launch of a new automatic charging feature, enabling customers to simply plug in their vehicle and charge.
Air New Zealand launches its first electric aircraft
The first electric aircraft to bear the Air New Zealand brand name took to the skies late last week for its first test flight in the land of the long white cloud.
“One of biggest cons:” Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds
Plug in hybrids described as "one of the biggest cons in automotive history" because they pollute 8 times more than claimed and nearly as much as petrol and diesel cars.
Chery confirms Australian release of Jaecoo J5 electric SUV in 2026
Chery will launch the Jaecoo J5 in Australia early next year, a new compact SUV that will be available in three powertrains including a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and hybrid.