Life-cycle emissions of electric cars are fraction of fossil-fuelled vehicles
New analysis of EVs shows advantage over petrol and diesel cars over life-cycle - even an EV driven in coal-dependent Poland and made in emissions-intense China.
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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 extends free for life Premium Connectivity to more Australia and New Zealand customers
Tesla responds to Australian calls for extension of free-for-life Premium Connectivity to customers who bought their EVs before July 2019.
Heavily polluted Milan announces plan to limit cars in wake of Covid-19 lockdown
Milan announces plans to transform 35km of street space to cycling and walking, a move intended to extend lull in car use resulting from the current Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.
Musk delivers on promise to cut Premium Connectivity pricing in Australia
Musk comes good on promise to fix pricing for Premium Connectivity subscriptions in Australia, dropping it 41% down to $10 a month.
Audi quietly adds e-tron Sportback to Australia website
Audi Australia quietly adds e-tron Sportback to its website, confirming planned released for Australian market but keeps lips sealed on more details of upcoming launch of flagship e-tron 55 quattro.
Musk hints at another genius feature for “apocalyptic” Cybertruck
Elon Musk considers "super efficient" HVAC system complete with HEPA filter and water distillation for Cybertruck, additions that will enhance its appeal as an armageddon survival juggernaut.
Researchers look to ocean floor for “sustainable” EV battery materials
New research claims that "polymetallic" nodules mined from ocean floor may be more sustainable way of mining precious metals needed for EV industry.
Auto expert Sandy Munro reveals Tesla Model Y battery pack cost reductions
Auto engineering veteran Sandy Munro continues his teardown of Tesla Model Y, revealing some important exclusions that reduce the cost of making the battery pack.
China EV sales: Model 3 shines as market shows signs of recovery
Tesla records strongest month in sales in China, led once again by Model 3 and amid early signs of a Covid-19 recovery in the auto market.
How Tesla’s long range EVs have transformed the grid
Long range electric vehicles such as the Model 3 are transforming the auto market but are also changing how energy utility providers need to respond.