Faraday Future EV plans leap forward with $US2bn funding
From $US1 billion invested in EV production, to its first concept car, EV company goes from tentative toddle to surefooted stride.
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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.
Finnish passengers to sing for their shuttle in electric taxi service
Fortum has come up with a rocking new idea to showcase the clean and quiet face of electric vehicles, by asking passengers to sing along to tunes in return for a free ride in a shuttle.
Dutch adventurer dispels EV range myths in 800-day drive to Darwin
One man with an idea showcases the potential of EV's and how sustainability can be applied to everyday life by driving an EV to Australia – with no money.
Europe wants to make roads that recharge electric cars
European Union funded project looks at how electric vehicles could be charged wirelessly - via the road itself.
EV leader Norway looks to the skies
Norway, the world leader in electric vehicle adoption, is now looking to make Norwegian skies as green as their roads.
Silicon Valley EV network plugs into Australian blockchain technology
Blockchain platform developed by Perth-based Power Ledger used in California to manage credits generated by renewable EV charging.
China’s Byton lands $600m to grab share of booming EV market
Fledgling Chinese auto-maker raises $US500m to go towards preparation of all-electric fleet for market by end 2019.
Porsche finds name for new EV model to compete with Tesla, Jaguar
Porsche made public their commitment to zero-emission vehicles last year, and have now officially christened their flagship electric vehicle.
Kia’s new Niro EV could reach Australia as early as 2019
Korean car maker Kai unveils latest all-electric vehicle, the Niro EV, which cold be in Australia in 2019.
Australia EV uptake hindered by long road to price parity
Report says EV uptake depends strongly on consumer perceptions of “pay back period”. And in Australia, that requires a 40,000km drive each year.