Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.

“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.

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Budget solar electric van that champions re-use, reduce, recycle, and recharge

This solar electric van uses electric motors from old ride-on lawnmowers, while solar is stored in batteries recovered from old laptops and power tools.

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Arid Recovery turns to quiet, converted EV to monitor wildlife in Australian outback

Conservation group is using an old Suzuki, with engine and fuel tank replaced with an electric motor and Nissan LEAF batteries, to monitor wildlife.

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Electric conversions: Iconic Ford GT40 racing car to get electric update

Two makers of iconic cars team up to produce modern electric versions, starting with the Ford GT40

An electric LandCruiser. Source: VivoPower

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Toyota signs up Vivopower to convert LandCruisers to electric in Australia

VivoPower inks letter of intent with Toyota to collaborate on electric LandCruisers using conversion kits made by subsidiary Tembo e-LV for sale in broader Australian market.