Fisker says Pear EV will be a “futuristic little space shuttle”
Fisker boss says company's electric "city car" will not easily slip into an existing automotive segment – and will have a lot of unique features.
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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.
Old petrol stations present a $6.7 billion problem that fuel excise must address
Petrol station reclamations loom as an expensive problem and Australia will miss an opportunity to reduce the costs if it continues with fuel excise cut.
Nio opens second battery swap station in Europe EV hub, Norway
China EV maker Nio continues efforts to grow Europe presence with second battery swap station in leading EV market, Norway.
Mercedes-Benz teases EQE SUV interior ahead of October premiere
Mercedes-Benz outlines details of EQE electric SUV interior ahead of official world premiere on October 16.
Can on-street EV chargers solve inner city charging problems?
One issue holding inner city drivers back from adopting EVs is lack of easily accessible charging infrastructure. What are the potential solutions?
Rivian maintains 2022 production goals of 25,000 despite huge losses
Rivian says it will make 25,000 vehicles by year’s end, despite huge second-quarter losses.
The EV learning curve is steep, and we need to climb it quickly
An EV driver’s thoughts on the work to be done in educating the public about EVs. Plus some explainers.
VW’s all-electric platform to underpin five new Mahindra SUVs
Volkswagen's all-electric MEB platform will form the basis of five electric SUVs to be made by Indian auto giant Mahindra.
BYD Seal electric car pre-orders delayed to end of 2022
BYD importer EV Direct looks on track to open pre-orders for the Seal within months, albeit with a two-month delay.
How much does charging an EV really cost, and do they save on emissions?
Electric cars can save on both running costs and carbon emissions. Here's how.