Electric cars break their silence under new European law
All electric cars in Europe must now alert pedestrians by emitting sounds when driving slowly, with some carmakers getting creative.
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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.
Porsche and Mercedes-Benz race into next Formula E season
Two more sportscar makers join electric car series Formula E, and 6th season calendar now announced for 2019/2020.
Mercedes-Benz kicks off all-electric EQC production, sales and pricing
The first all electric EQC rolls off Bremen production line, with pricing to start from €71,281.
Berlin’s largest bus fleet gets first of 225 fully-electric buses
Mercedes-Benz delivers first electric eCitaro bus to Berlin, starting the journey to 100% electric bus fleet by 2030.
Mercedes unveils all-electric SUV in Melbourne – start of “massive EV onslaught”
"Electric now has a Mercedes!" German car-maker gives Australian customers sneak peek – and test drive – of its first all-electric crossover, the "family size" EQC SUV.
Daimler prepares for EV revolution with $A31bn battery order
Daimler has €20billion EV batteries on order and plans to make more of its own as it prepares to launch its own "electric offensive".
Mercedes-Benz debuts electric SUV in bid to compete with Tesla
German automaker unveils its very first 100% electric SUV, making a move to win a market share from Tesla in the booming segment of high-end models running on battery.