Volvo electric cars to go leather-free in new era of conscious design
By 2030, Volvo cars will not only be fully electric but also leather-free, in a new animal welfare commitment from the car company.
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Petra Stock
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Petra Stock is a Master of Journalism student who has worked in climate change, renewable energy and transport. She also works part-time in climate change for the Australian Conservation Foundation.
Petra Stock is a Master of Journalism student who has worked in climate change, renewable energy and transport. She also works part-time in climate change for the Australian Conservation Foundation.
September 22 is world car free day, so what’s happening in Australia?
It's not enough to switch from fossil fuel vehicles to EVs. The world also needs to encourage fewer car trips and more sustainable transport.
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UK funds initiatives to charge electric boats using offshore wind
Offshore wind turbines could provide renewable electricity directly to electric boats and marine vessels in demonstration projects funded by UK.
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Tesla Model Y gets all clear on design from Australian regulators
Model Y gets approval from infrastructure department, paving way for the electric crossover to be sold in Australia.
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Harley-Davidson launches special edition, vintage-looking electric bicycle
Harley-Davidson’s e-bicycle brand Serial 1 releases limited edition design inspired by the look of a vintage motorcycle. It has already sold out.
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Car companies ramp up sales of high emission vehicles before “ute tax” kicks in
Car companies hoping to sell thousands of high-emissions utes before New Zealand's clean car scheme comes into effect in 2022.
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