Electric Rolls Royce Spectre in next phase of 2.5 million kilometre test program
Hyper-luxury Rolls Royce Spectre enters second phase of testing to deliver electric "magic carpet ride."
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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.
The Driven Podcast: NRMA charges into the EV transition
NRMA CEO Rohan Lund on fast charger plans, the member shift to EVs, and his frustration at not being able to find an electric people mover.
Tesla expands US real-time insurance platform to two more states
Tesla expands real-time insurance offering to two more states in the US, bringing the total number of states covered up to 10.
Volkswagen marks milestone US production of all-electric ID.4
Volkswagen begins US production of its all-electric ID.4 compact SUV at the Chattanooga factory in Tennessee, the company’s first EV assembled in US.
GM hints at electric re-entry to Australia
American auto giant GM hints it will expand presence in the Australian market with a view to its all-electric future.
Audi sources say next A3 will be electric-only, with 650km of range
Sources at German automaker say next Audi A3, to be launched in 2027, will be an electric-only model with up to 650km of range.
BYD Atto 3 Australian orders now in transit
The wait for one of most highly anticipated - and affordable - EVs in Australia in 2022 is almost over.
Electrifying utes and SUVs offers big benefits, research shows
Driving an electric pickup truck - aka a ute - produces lower emissions than the most efficient gasoline model in most of the United States.
The Victoria electric vehicle road tax is emerging as a new Robodebt fiasco
The implementation of Victoria's "EV tax" has been a complete disaster, with multiple and idiotic debt notices issued - a bit like Robodebt.
Mini unveils all-electric Aceman crossover concept
Iconic brand Mini unveils all-electric crossover concept called Aceman which it says will shape the brand’s future models.