Nissan EV batteries get second life in transport and the grid
Nissan says creating demand for batteries beyond their useful EV lifespan could reduce the total cost of ownership for EV owners.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Volkswagen challenges Tesla with new “Trinity” electric vehicle
Volkswagen shapes up to Tesla, implying a tri-motor electric car is being planned by the company, while Elon Musk says he will back a carbon capture prize.
How much do EVs reduce emissions? It depends when you charge
How much can electric cars actually reduce emissions? It depends on when and where you charge.
California approves $US28 million for zero and low-emission cars and trucks
California Air Resources Board approves $US28 million ($A37 million) in funding to support transition to cleaner vehicles.
European Union drafts ambition for 30 million electric cars by 2030
EU plans target for 30 million electric cars on roads by 2030, and zero emissions ships and planes by 2035, as part of a broad strategy to cut emissions.
Germany’s economy minister wants electric car subsidies extended until 2025
Germany's economy minister joins growing chorus of calls for extending subsidies to boost rollout of electric cars.
UK and Europe to declare war on new petrol and diesel car sales
Conservative UK government is set to announce a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and the European Union may do so by 2025, according to new reports.
Model 3 achieves record low energy consumption in driving efficiency test
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus can achieve a market-leading 11.9kWh per 100km energy consumption, new testing shows.
Forget your fixie, we’re more likely to ride bikes if they can carry stuff
Cutting emissions can be as simple as walking or riding but first, bikes need to be useful.
VW CEO says diesel too cheap for more ambitious clean transport targets
VW boss Diess says diesel must become more expensive to allow for faster transition of car industry to comply with climate targets proposed by EU.