High-set Subaru Solterra electric SUV to arrive in 2023
Subaru's first all electric SUV, the high-set Solterra, is due to arrive in Australia in 2023.
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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.
Australian bus builder Volgren signs landmark hydrogen partnership
Australia’s largest bus body builder Volgren partners with Wrightbus to make fuel cell electric buses for Australian market.
Tritium one of eight shortlisted by mining giants to decarbonise haul trucks
Australian fast-charging company Tritium named one of eight finalists in challenge created by mining giants to help electrify industry.
Kia EV6 electric crossover sweeps more best electric car awards
South Korean automaker Kia celebrates EV6 winning US ‘Best Electric SUV’ title.
Rivian supply constraints cripple production of electric ute and SUV
Rivian reports losses but says it can achieve production goals as it makes plans to build a second factory in Georgia by 2025.
Model Y tops SUV sales in China, but Australia launch date still unknown
Tesla Model Y is the best selling SUV in China, but plant shutdowns and parts shortages will have an impact on Australian launch date.
Harley EV spinoff Livewire unveils latest e-motorbike, the DelMar
If you are into electric motorcycles, be excited: Livewire has announced the initial release of mid-range DelMar.
VW to launch its first electric ute, reigniting 1960s Scout name
Volkswagen announces it will launch an all-electric off-road utility truck under sub-brand, Scout.
First Ioniq 5 robotaxis to be rolled out in Las Vegas next year
The first Hyundai Ioniq 5 self-driving robotaxis will be rolled out in Las Vegas next year.
Musk says Tesla Superchargers around world will be open to other EVs
Musk says Tesla will open up Superchargers to other EVs all over the world. Eventually.