Lightyear One solar car gets a new set of wheels to boost efficiency
Lightyear One solar car to go on test track in second quarter of 2021 rolling on bespoke Bridgestone Turanza Eco tires designed to increase efficiency.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Plug-in electric vehicles now dominate fleet purchases in Europe
In some European countries, plug-in electric cars account for 86 per cent of corporate fleet purchases. Here's why.
Tesla charges deeper into Australian market ahead of Model Y release
Tesla adds numerous new locations to its Supercharger map, indicating it is preparing for a big bump in sales with the Model Y launch expected in late 2021.
GM is selling 1,000 HongGuang Mini EVs a day, beating Tesla once again
General Motors brand Wuling is selling 1,000 HongGuang Mini EVs a day, taking the top title of Tesla once again.
Electric cars could make the roads safer – here’s how
Electric cars have the potential to help in our fight against climate disaster. For example, if all cars in the UK were electric, the country’s emissions would drop by 12 per cent.
Honda plans to introduce 10 new EVs to China, starting with SUV
Honda making big push into Chinese EV market, announcing plans to introduce 10 EV models within five years, starting with an electric SUV.
Porsche Taycan review: Old school elegance meets high performance power
First impression driving Porsche's all-electric Taycan sportscar is that it has (somewhat curiously) all the driving feels of an old Jaguar.
VW ID.4, Honda e electric vehicles bag world car awards
Volkswagen ID.4 and Honda e were voted the top vehicles in their categories in the 2021 World Car awards.
BYD e2 electric hatchback priced below $35,000 to arrive in Australia soon
A new electric hatchback made by Chinese carmaker BYD that is backed by veteran investor Warren Buffet will sell in Australia well below the $A35,000 mark.
Audi unveils new electric A6 E-Tron concept car with 700km range
German luxury vehicle manufacturer Audi has unveiled its four-door Audi A6 e-tron concept at the Shanghai Motor Show.