BMW to build all-electric 5 Series as part of bid to reduce carbon emissions
BMW to offer fully electric 5 Series model as part of company’s larger push to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% per vehicle and increase resource efficiency.
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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.
Mitsubishi to focus on plug-in hybrids over electric cars in new business plan
Japanese automotive giant Mitsubishi says new three-year mid-term business plan will focus on plug-in hybrid EVs and all electric cars.
Audi takes leaf from Nissan, pursues vehicle-to-grid EV charging
New V2X trial from Audi puts it at forefront of brave new world where cars and homes meld together to supply energy to occupants.
New UK report shows that EVs and renewables are the perfect pairing
Electric vehicles feature in the future projections in new UK report as much more than simple tools to get around in a zero carbon way.
Rivian reveals delivery dates for all-electric ute and SUV
US-based all-electric “adventure vehicle” manufacturer flags delivery dates for R1T pick-up and R1S SUV as the company's Illinois factory starts to gear up.
Renault offers free electric Zoe cars to all residents of isolated town
Reanult says that if the inhabitants of one of the country’s most isolated towns can adopt an electric way of life, it’ll prove that everyone can.
Renault produces an electric Zoe ‘van’, and it’s tiny
Renault unveiles a light van version of its popular Renault Zoe ZE50 5 door hatch. How well has it done?
“New normal” for electric vehicle range will be 500km, says Musk
Tesla co-founder and CEO says 300 miles, or close to 500km, is the "new normal" for electric vehicle range, and the "standard expectation" of electric vehicle drivers.
Giga Texas! Austin to build Tesla’s new Cybertruck and Tesla Semi
Tesla says next US Gigafactory will be in Austin, Texas, where work has already begun on an "ecological paradise" that will produce the Cybertruck and Semi.
Tesla crushes rivals with first full-year profit, redefines future of car industry
Tesla smashes industry expectations with its first annual profit, and sales growth in a period where every other car maker in the world declined.