Electric cars can save billions in climate change, air pollution damage
New study finds that billions of dollars can be saved and hundreds of thousands of premature deaths can be avoided by a widespread shift to electric vehicles.
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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.
US energy utilities are pitching electric cars and buses to consumers
US energy providers pitch electric cars to customers and electric buses to schools as sector goes full steam ahead with $US1.5 billion worth of investment aimed at electrifying transport.
How to deal with ICEholes: Don’t lose your cool!
When an EV charging spot is blocked it is frustrating. How can EV drivers remember not to lose their cool when dealing with "ICEholes"?
South Australians keen to switch to electric vehicles, new survey finds
New survey from South Australia's RAA finds more than 40% of motorists are considering buying an electric vehicle when purchasing next car.
Tritium upgrade puts finger “on pulse” of EV fast charge networks
Australia's Tritium releases remote access software platform for its electric vehicle fast charging networks customers worldwide.
Technology roadmap shows Coalition still does not get electric vehicles
Electric vehicles are finally a topic worthy of attention, but will the Coalition give zero emissions transport the right kind of attention?Â
New research puts myth to bed: EVs will lower emissions
New research from Radboud University in the Netherlands confirms that switching to EVs will reduce emissions in virtually every part of the world.
Are there electric vehicle lobby groups in Australia?
Are there existing efforts to lobby organisations to which drivers can contribute, with a goal of encouraging pro-EV policies?
Driver survey points to shift towards electric and hybrid cars
New survey of Victorian motorists finds growing enthusiasm for electric vehicles, while going cold on self-driving vehicles.
Monash University researchers unlock secret to 1000km plus EV battery range
Australian researchers solve challenge that can unlock cheaper, longer lasting batteries and substantially increase EV range.