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Super yacht concept taps solar and battery for “sustainable seafaring”

Super yacht concept taps solar and battery for “sustainable seafaring”

Netherlands-based designer unveils 110-metre, solar-powered luxury yacht concept that aims to evolve from several hours “to unlimited, emission-free motoring.”
The electric recipe of Norway’s zero emissions transport boom

The electric recipe of Norway’s zero emissions transport boom

Norway’s EV success is a simple reminder of something too often forgotten: policy and hard work both result in real change. Can Australia do it too?
Fisker raises $US50m, edges closer to launch of all-electric SUV with solar roof

Fisker raises $US50m, edges closer to launch of all-electric SUV with solar roof

Fisker gets backing from billionaire in fund raising for its Ocean all-electric luxury SUV – with solar roof.
E-scooters could disrupt travel as we know it – expect the car industry to fight back

E-scooters could disrupt travel as we know it – expect the car industry to fight back

The battle between e-scooters and the car industry will be familiar one between those who benefit from status quo and those who, for various reasons, offer change.
Nissan Leaf owners should be able to use their cars to power their homes later this year

Nissan Leaf owners should be able to use their cars to power their homes later this year

Nissan Leaf owners will finally get access to bi-directironal chargers, and the ability to power their home from their battery on wheels, by the end of the year.
Four wheel drives are killing climate gains – the Cybertruck can’t come fast enough

Four wheel drives are killing climate gains – the Cybertruck can’t come fast enough

Obsession with 4WD vehicles is derailing gains from the switch to electric as the big car makers pursue profit and sacrifice emissions.
NSW backs Narromine to become testing ground for flying electric cars

NSW backs Narromine to become testing ground for flying electric cars

Regional NSW set to become centre for all-electric flying car trials, with state government awarding almost $1 million to establish flying testing facility in Narromine.
Electric and autonomous tractors: Is this the future of farming?

Electric and autonomous tractors: Is this the future of farming?

Paddocks farmed by autonomous and electric tractors could be a reality in the future if prototypes like this X tractor from Kubota comes to fruition.