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.
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
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.
Electric conversions: Classic Mini can now go electric at a reasonable price
The classic Mini can now be converted to electric at a reasonable price.
David Beckham invests in UK electric conversion company Lunaz
Former football star David Beckham invests in Lunaz, a company specialising in electric conversions of top brands such as Rolls Royce and Bentley.
First look at electric all-terrain vehicle built for Australian Defence Force
A super-sneaky e-ATV prototype designed by Melbourne-based conversion company EVolution Australia for the Australian Defence Force has broken cover.
Electric conversions: ECD unveils world’s first Tesla-powered Range Rover
ECD Automotive Design unveils the first Electric Range Rover Classic, a conversion powered by a Tesla electric motor.
Daimler considers earlier exit from combustion engine for Mercedes brand
Daimler is considering an earlier end to the combustion engine for its Mercedes brand, following examples of GM, Ford, Volvo and Jaguar.
Hyundai proposes electric vehicle battery leasing plan to lower cost of EVs
Hyundai and partners look to battery leasing plan to lower up front costs of electric taxis and other EVs, and re-use batteries for storage and fast-charging.