EVs have extremely low chance of catching fire – but hybrids much more risky
Electric cars are dramatically less likely to catch fire than other vehicles, while hybrids are the worst, new analysis has found.
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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.
VW boss takes aim at hybrids in call for Australia vehicle emissions targets
VW Australia boss Michael Bartsch calls for compulsory emissions targets, saying hybrid cars in Australia have 15 times level of sulphur than elsewhere.
Tesla Model 3 leads Europe EV sales as electric and hybrid cars overtake diesel
Tesla, Volkswagen and Renault lead landmark moment in Europe auto industry in September which saw more electrified vehicles sold than diesel-fuelled.
Interest in electric cars surges, putting big dent in petrol car market, says survey
Roy Morgan CEO says increasing interest in electric vehicles is taking a significant toll petrol car popularity in Australia, and will continue to do so at a growing pace.
Subaru targets 100% electric cars by mid-2030, but “mild hybrids” only headed to Australia
Subaru sets target to sell 100% electric vehicles by mid-2030s but for now will only introduce non-plug-in hybrids in Australia.
NSW to switch regional train fleet to hybrid electric, starting 2023
NSW state government announces plans to roll out 29 hybrid electric passenger trains for the state’s regional lines that will cut diesel pollution and running costs.
Hyundai introduces solar roof charging on new Sonata hybrid
Hyundai launches new Sonata Hybrid in Korea, sporting a solar roof charging system.
Peugeot commits “serenely” to new range of electric sports cars
Peugeot says it is "approaching the energy transition with serenity", with plans to focus on the development of a range of electrified sports cars, and to launch three new models by 2020.