Volvo exits Europe auto lobby group over sustainability stance
Volvo follows Stellantis in exiting Europe auto group ACEA, citing differences in attitudes towards clean-up of transport sector.
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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.
Tesla removes charging cable from new car inclusions, but offers “discount”
Buyers of new Tesla cars in Australia no longer get free cable, but Tesla offers "discount" to mollify new buyers.
Volvo C40 electric crossover on track for late 2022 arrival
Volvo Australia's second all-electric offering, the C40, on track to arrive in next three months.
BYD Seal price revealed as Atto 3 production shoots up
BYD reveals price for Seal electric sedan in China, hinting at local pricing.
BMW i4 receives lacklustre 4-stars in EuroNCAP safety tests
The BMW i4 receives somewhat lacklustre 4-star rating from EuroNCAP, which was less than thrilled with some of its safety and assistance systems.
Kia Niro EV: Spacious family cabin with cheapest V2L on market from HMG
The rugged new Niro EV is in fact a spacious FWD that offers the most affordable option with vehicle-to-load capacity on the market.
The road ahead for electric cars relies on affordability, not scrapping grants
The UK government’s latest moves have not gone down well with a car industry struggling in a difficult economic climate
Mercedes-AMG goes all electric with EQS 53 – the top of the range EV in Australia
Mercedes-AMG unveils landmark electric vehicle in Australia - its first series production vehicle to be powered by a dedicated electric-only power train.
EVs have enough range for remote and regional communities, they just need chargers
New research shows most current EV models can meet the needs of Australians living in remote communities, they just need the infrastructure to back them.
Kia wants to sell 5,000 electric utes a year in Australia, but needs local targets
Kia plans to sell 5,000 electric utes a year in Australia, but it also wants to sell 20,000 ICE utes too.