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British adventurer to embark on Pole to Pole electric vehicle road trip

British adventurer to embark on Pole to Pole electric vehicle road trip

British adventurer Chris Ramsey plans electric vehicle trip through 14 countries over 30,000km from South to North Pole to raise awareness about climate change.
First ultra-rapid charging station opens in Perth, but network limits output

First ultra-rapid charging station opens in Perth, but network limits output

RAC opens first ultra-rapid EV charging stations in Perth, although network constraints are limiting the facility to 50kW for the moment.
Mini Countryman plug in hybrid review: For city folk who can’t make tree change

Mini Countryman plug in hybrid review: For city folk who can’t make tree change

BMW invited The Driven for a day with the new Countryman Hybrid around Melbourne. Here’s our thoughts on the latest iteration of this fun-looking Hybrid crossover by MINI.
EV start-up Rivian secures Samsung SDI to supply batteries

EV start-up Rivian secures Samsung SDI to supply batteries

Rivian announces it will source batteries for its R1T electric ute (pickup) and R1S electric SUV from South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI.
“I don’t want my kids to cook:” EV owners doing the “Big Lap” around Australia

“I don’t want my kids to cook:” EV owners doing the “Big Lap” around Australia

Three electric vehicle owners are doing the “big lap” around Australia. Here are their stories.
Prince Philip’s “eco-funeral” to feature electric Land Rover

Prince Philip’s “eco-funeral” to feature electric Land Rover

Reports suggest Prince Philip’s coffin will be transported in an electric Land Rover.
Volvo to start using fossil-free green steel in cars from this year

Volvo to start using fossil-free green steel in cars from this year

Volvo Group plans to produce the world’s first vehicles to be made from fossil fuel-free steel, with the first vehicles expected later this year.
France to offer grants for electric bikes in cash for car clunkers program

France to offer grants for electric bikes in cash for car clunkers program

France may offer owners of old internal combustion engine cars a grant of $AU4,000 if they hand over their vehicles for scrap and buy an electric bicycle.