BMW to install huge solar arrays on two manufacturing plants
BMW says it will install a total of 14 megawatts of rooftop solar on two of its automotive plants in Germany, with first electricity to be supplied early next year.
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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.
Subsidies for fossil fuel company cars are costing taxpayers tens of billions
Government subsidies for fossil fuel company cars are costing European taxpayers billions each year, with such subsidies in the five biggest EU countries alone costing €42 billion every year.
Ampol rolls out first EV charging bays located away from convenience stores
Australian petrol retailing giant rolls out the first of its "at-destination" electric vehicle charging bays as it moves away from petrol forecourts.
EV battery prices to fall by nearly 50 pct and near ICE parity by 2026, says Goldman Sachs
Global EV battery prices could drop by almost another 50 per cent by 2026, according to Goldman Sachs, bringing with it the potential of price parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.
CSIRO and network operator to partner on new vehicle-to-grid trial to power regional homes
Essential Energy and CSIRO are to partner on yet another vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology trial, this time focused on how to integrate into home energy management systems in regional areas.
Major car maker announces price parity for electric and hybrid versions of new SUV
British car company Vauxhall has revealed that its new Frontera compact SUV will go on sale in the UK at £23,495, for both the electric and petrol hybrid model.
Lucid Motors beats delivery estimates after offering discounts and low cost finance
Lucid Motors says it has delivered nearly 3,000 units of its Lucid Air in the lastest quarter, beating expectations on the back of discounts and cheaper financing options.
UK bus operator commits £500 million to buy 1,200 zero emission buses
UK bus operator Go-Ahead has announced plans to invest £500 million in the purchase of 1,200 UK-made zero emission buses over the next three years.
Toyota pitches another $US500 million into US electric air taxi company
Toyota invests another $US500 million ($A740 million) into Californian company Joby Aviation to to support the company’s development of electric air taxis.
Fortescue to build marine battery packs for luxury vessels at old Ford factory
Fortescue to kick off production at its new US manufacturing facility - at a former Ford car factory - with the a new marine battery pack designed for luxury tenders and wake boats.