Lightyear validates world-record solar car aerodynamics
Lightyear says it is "on track" to achieving a record-breaking 0.20 simulated drag coefficient with its ground-breaking Lightyear One solar car.
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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 recalls one in three Model 3 EVs and most Model S electric sedans
Tesla Australia recalls more than 7,000 electric cars in Australia for two faults that may affect the Model 3 and the Model S.
Hyundai to build hydrogen vehicle refuelling station at Australia HQ
Hyundai Motor Company Australia announces new hydrogen vehicle refueller for its corporate headquarters in Sydney.
Honey, my Tesla is in Timbuktu: Teen hacker discovers Tesla security flaw
A German 19-year-old stuns Tesla by discovering a remote control security flaw in a third-party app that allowed him to hack 25 Tesla cars in 13 countries.
Porsche premieres Taycan Sports Cross Turismo with “sunshine control”
German luxury carmaker unveils a new body style for its Taycan electric sports car family – and it has a particularly Australian bent to it.
Electric vehicle group proves EVs tow boats, trailers, caravans and even diggers
Electric vehicle owners around the world are showing that EVs can indeed tow things, contrary to the opinion of a certain Luddite prime minister.
UK EV incentives and support: Progressive thinking by conservative government
Bipartisan support for EV policies on both sides of the political spectrum in the UK shines a guiding light for clean transport.
Moscow to buy 500 more electric buses using in-demand green bonds
Russia’s capital plans purchase of 500 more electric buses, paying for them largely with green bonds designed to fund green public transport.
Three global trends that will affect the electric car transition in 2022
The continued spread of electric cars is certain, but there are a number of snags that could hold back the EV transition.
Uber eyes electric car share future, acquires Car Next Door
Uber has acquired car-sharing platform Car Next Door for an undisclosed amount, in a move it says fits with its sustainable electric vehicle initiatives.