Pollies in Teslas attend event for chip-oil EV chargers funded by Musk Vodka
Three West Australian politicians turned up in Tesla electric cars to send off three EV chargers powered by old chip oil.
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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.
Hyundai, Kia and Nio EVs recognised in Good Design Awards
Numerous electric vehicles and EV charging technologies recognised in 71st year of Good Design Awards, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Nio ET7.
When will I be able to buy an electric 4WD in Australia?
Electric utes and 4WDs are coming, but how soon they will make it to our shores is the million-dollar question.
Queenslanders keen to make switch to EVs, but put off by prices
Recent poll shows Queenslanders eager to make switch to electric vehicles, but high prices still present significant barrier to entry.
Kia EV6 spotted in Melbourne ahead of local launch at tennis open
A Kia EV6 - the sister model to Hyundai's well-received Ioniq 5 - has been spotted in Melbourne, signalling its imminent local launch.
Sony reveals second prototype EV you won’t be able to drive
Sony unveils second prototype electric vehicle at CES 2022 that is not - for the time being at least - intended to make it into commercial production.
Volvo flags mid-2022 launch for C40 Recharge, targets sales of 5,000 EVs
Volvo hints the C40 Recharge compact crossover, its second electric vehicle for Australia, will arrive anytime from mid-2022 – and hopes it will sell like hotcakes.
BYD e6 electric people mover steals limelight from Tesla Model 3
The eye-catching BYD e6 electric people mover has both good and bad points but draws attention with its distinctive dragon accent styling.
EVs have extremely low chance of catching fire – but hybrids much more risky
Electric cars are dramatically less likely to catch fire than other vehicles, while hybrids are the worst, new analysis has found.
BMW kicks off 2022 with iX M60 and Australia designed colour-changing tech
BMW enters 2022 with a bang, revealing iX M60 electric offering and new technology that allows the exterior to change colour at the touch of a button.