Hyundai shows off Ioniq 6, targets 100% electric sales in Europe by 2035
Hyundai puts Ioniq 6 on display at IAA motor show and commits to sell only pure electric vehicles in Europe from 2035 and worldwide from 2040.
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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.
AusMV strikes deal to bring 19,000 all-electric utes with 800km range to Australia
Nearly 20,000 all-electric Atlis utes secured by Brisbane-based AusMV for Australian market, in manufacturing and distribution deal.
Arid Recovery turns to quiet, converted EV to monitor wildlife in Australian outback
Conservation group is using an old Suzuki, with engine and fuel tank replaced with an electric motor and Nissan LEAF batteries, to monitor wildlife.
General Motors halts production of Chevy Bolt EV as it expands battery recall
American automotive giant expands recall of Chevrolet Bolt EV due to combination of global chip shortage and defects identified in the vehicle battery.
Subaru lifts veil on first EV, the Solterra electric crossover and a Toyota clone
Japanese carmaker Subaru teases its Solterra electric crossover revealing that it is more or less a clone of the Toyota BZ4X.
Electric Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo deliveries kick off in Australia
First all-electric Porsche Taycan Cross Turismos land in Australia ahead of deliveries to first customers in September.
Hyundai Australia begins recall of Kona and Ioniq EVs to fix battery issues
Hyundai Australia has listed 615 Hyundai Konas and 208 Ioniqs on the official Australian government vehicle recalls website to fix battery issues.
Living with an electric vehicle in rural Australia
I live in rural WA, like new technology, have become more environmentally conscious over the years, and enjoy powerful cars.
BYD’s Yuan Plus crossover readies to shake up Australia’s electric car market
Orders for BYD Yuan Plus, which will shake up the local EV market with an "amazing" price point, go live in October with April 2022 deliveries planned.
The Driven Podcast: Inner city blues – where to find a fast EV charge
Clean Energy Finance Corp boss Ian Learmonth has an EV, but no garage, and struggles to find a fast EV charger in the city. He shares his views on the EV transition.