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Electric cars aren’t enough to hit climate targets: We need better public transport too

Electric cars aren’t enough to hit climate targets: We need better public transport too

Recent research from the US says electrification of cars alone not enough for transport sector to prevent more than 2°C of global warming.
Jet zero: Rolls-Royce smashes record for world’s fastest all-electric plane

Jet zero: Rolls-Royce smashes record for world’s fastest all-electric plane

Rolls-Royce’s all-electric ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft sets what it hopes will be a new speed record, making it the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft.
Porsche buys up Croatian electric bicycle maker Greyp

Porsche buys up Croatian electric bicycle maker Greyp

German automaker Porsche acquires majority stake in Croatian electric bicycle maker Greyp Bikes.
Climate concerns top reasons to buy an EV, but price and choice still roadblocks

Climate concerns top reasons to buy an EV, but price and choice still roadblocks

Climate concerns top list for reasons to buy an EV but price and limited model choices are still proving a roadblock, a new survey has revealed.
Electric Vehicle Council appoints UQ EV researcher to advise on policy

Electric Vehicle Council appoints UQ EV researcher to advise on policy

Electric Vehicle Council appoints EV researcher Jake Whitehead to the position of Head of Policy for the organisation.
China police department selects Nio battery swap EVs to save time

China police department selects Nio battery swap EVs to save time

Chinese police department selects eight Nio EVs for fleet of police cars for the company’s battery swapping technology.
Genesis unveils GV70 luxury electric SUV with vehicle-to-load

Genesis unveils GV70 luxury electric SUV with vehicle-to-load

Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis unveils all-electric version of the GV70, with a driving range of 400 kilometres and the ability to power devices.
Greek island debuts what must be world’s slowest electric police cars

Greek island debuts what must be world’s slowest electric police cars

The small Greek island of Chalki debuts what must be world’s slowest electric police car provided by French automaker Citroën for the local police force and coast guard.