UNSW students attempt new world record in solar “family” car
UNSW Engineering's solar racing team are about to set out to break the Guinness World Record for most efficient solar electric car.
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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.
The Driven Podcast: Converted! How a 1964 VW Beetle became a fast, red electric bug
At the recent Australian Electric Vehicle Association exhibition in Brisbane you could barely miss it – in between the glamorous Jaguar I-Pace and a Tesla Model S – was a bright red VW beetle: a 1964 version and fully electric.
Australia “global laggard”, should have EV target to match Labor’s renewables plan
Australia should have a 50% electric vehicle target to match Labor's renewables target. It would save thousands of lives and slash emissions, the EV Council says.
Is it practical to hope for an EV that can pull a caravan?
The great Australian car dilemma - having a car that is good for the city, and the annual camping holiday. Is there an EV to suit?
Sneak peek of new “cheap” Ioniq EV at Brisbane expo, here soon
Unveiling of Hyundai Ioniq full electric vehicle sparks interest on when it will be launched for sale - and of course, how much it is going to cost.
Queensland, ACT press Coalition to get “head out of sand” on electric vehicles
Queensland, ACT push federal Coalition to get its head out of the sand and embrace a national policy for electric vehicles.
The Driven Podcast: Saving lives with solar taxis
How the World Solar Challenge led to a solar-powered trip around the world and the development of light-weight solar taxis that will save lives in Africa.
Dutch EV explorer tests limits of range anxiety in Australian desert
If you want to test the limits of range anxiety for EVs, then follow these instructions: Drive to world’s most remote dog fence and turn left.
VW promises EVs like Tesla, but “half the price” by 2020
VW promises to produce electric vehicles by 2020 that can do anything that Tesla does – and are "cheaper by half".
Uber to help London drivers buy EVs to go all electric by 2025
London Uber drivers will be assisted to buy electric vehicles as part of "Clean Air Plan" to have all Uber on-demand transport services in all-electric vehicles by 2025.