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.

NSW backs Narromine to become testing ground for flying electric cars

Regional NSW set to become centre for all-electric flying car trials, with state government awarding almost $1 million to establish flying testing facility in Narromine.

The all-electric Cessna Grand Caravan 208B in flight. Supplied

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Milestone all-electric flight – using Australian propulsion system – paves way for commercial use

Electric aviation propulsion company magniX plays a leading role in pioneering all-electric flight, after successful flight test of electric-powered Cessna Grand Caravan 208B in Washington on Thursday.

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Gaussin & Total to develop world’s first fully electric aircraft refueller transporter

French oil and gas major Total will partner with engineering company Gaussin to jointly develop the world’s first fully electric Aircraft Refueller Transporter.

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South Australia may host world-first flying electric car race after funding success

Electric flying car races could soon be a thing thanks to a round of seed funding secured by Australian performance electric flying car company Alauda.

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Commercial electric planes set to take off in Norway by 2030

Electric planes could be flying short-haul routes in Norwegian skies as soon as 2030, a new government report has predicted.

Barrie Rogers plans to build Australia's first electric planes in Adelaide. Source: The Lead

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First Australian-built electric aircraft prepare for take off

Entrepreneurial Adelaide company Eyre to There Aviation plans to be Australia’s first manufacturer of electric aircraft after signing an agreement with European designer.