Regional airline Rex plans to go electric with aircraft conversion
Regional airline Rex announces plans to retrofit its fleet with electric propulsion, cutting costs, emissions and noise.
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Michael Mazengarb is a Sydney-based reporter with RenewEconomy, writing on climate change, clean energy, electric vehicles and politics. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in climate and energy policy for more than a decade.
Everrati finds partner to boost electric Porsche 911 deliveries
Everrati partners with Aria Group to meet increasing US demand for the company’s electrified Porsche 911.
“I ran out of juice:” Flat battery fails to dampen enthusiasm for electric Land Rover
Weekend in classic Land Rover converted to electric drivetrain gets thumbs up, but is not without dramas.
Original Mini hatchback recharged with an electric conversion kit
Classic Mini gets modern retrofit with a new EV conversion package offered to owners of the iconic small car.
Beckham-backed Lunaz to expand EV conversion facility to “upcycle” fleets
Lunaz announces major expansion of facilities to upcycle and re-engineer specialist industrial fleet vehicles to factory-new standards.
Brisbane engineer plans to make electric Mitsubishi Pajero that can tow 4.5 tonnes
Electrical engineer embarks upon plan to convert Pajero with 400km range and 4.5 tonne tow capacity using self-developed battery cells and drivetrain.
“Easy to live with:” Classic electric car conversions on the rise
Classic car conversions: "It's not just about converting to electric - it's about making them easy to live with that's key."
James Bond’s favourite Aston Martin goes electric with Beckham-backed conversion
An electric version of Aston Martin made famous by 007, and converted by David Beckham-backed company, can be yours for just $US1 million.
Electric Blue Beetle: Classic EV conversions are gaining Traction
James Pauly now works full time converting classic, much loved cars from petrol to electric.
“One of the best I’ve ever driven:” Jay Leno tests converted, electric 1968 Porsche
Part vintage Porsche, part Tesla Model S... Comedian and car-head Jay Leno test drives Zeletric's latest bespoke EV conversion and is very, very impressed.