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MIT researchers develop totally silent electric plane with no moving parts
Researchers conduct first successful flight of a totally silent electric plane that has no moving parts and flies using “ionic wind”.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 23, 2018

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EV News

Musk flags electric tradie van, to go with the Tesla ute, truck and SUV
Musk suggests an electric van for tradies could be coming, but first the focus is on the Tesla ute, truck, SUV, new Roadster – and the solar tile.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 23, 2018

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Converted! How a 1964 VW Beetle became a fast, red electric bug
At the recent Australian Electric Vehicle Association exhibition in Brisbane you could barely miss it – in between the glamorous Jaguar I-Pace and a Tesla Model S – was a bright red VW beetle: a 1964 version and fully electric.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 22, 2018

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EV News

Australia “global laggard”, should have EV target to match Labor’s renewables plan
Australia should have a 50% electric vehicle target to match Labor’s renewables target. It would save thousands of lives and slash emissions, the EV Council says.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 22, 2018

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EV News

Easyjet one step closer to European electric “flyways”
Discount British airline company Easyjet appears to be one step closer to launching electric aircraft routes to Europe, having submitted a new patent for a groundbreaking electric motor last week.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 22, 2018

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EV News

Mysterious solar car spotted by solar scientists in Melbourne
Solar car spotted at University of Melbourne to be used in mobility trials.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 22, 2018

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Press Releases

The electric transport revolution races ahead in Newcastle
Newcastle V8 Supercars racegoers get chance to join electric vehicle revolution this weekend, including test rides in latest top-end electric cars.
Press Release

Nov 22, 2018

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FAQs

Is it practical to hope for an EV that can pull a caravan?
The great Australian car dilemma – having a car that is good for the city, and the annual camping holiday. Is there an EV to suit?
Bryce Gaton

Nov 22, 2018

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EV News

Elon Musk pushes for 7,000 Tesla Model 3s a week by end November
Musk confirms Tesla looking to deliver 7,000 Model 3 units a month in November, or 50 units an hour.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 19, 2018

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EV News

Nissan Leaf’s added range, vehicle to grid technology earns first Aussie award
Nissan Leaf wins its first major green car award in Australia, thanks to its added range and new vehicle-to-grid technology.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 19, 2018

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EV News

Australian electric vehicle plug war is over, Tesla picks a side
A couple of recent announcements have heralded the end of the AC plug war here in Australia, as well as potentially signalling the ending of the DC one too.
Bryce Gaton

Nov 19, 2018

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EV News

Winds of change: How an electric clipper could transform ocean cargo fleet
We started with small sailing boats, moved on to solar electric ferries, and now we want to transport containers without trashing the place, powering our cargo boats with sun and wind.
Derek Ellard

Nov 16, 2018

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